HumanLayer
Tools for getting coding agents to solve hard problems in complex codebases.
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About HumanLayer
HumanLayer is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. Tools for getting coding agents to solve hard problems in complex codebases. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is HumanLayer?
HumanLayer is a multiplayer coding-agent IDE and cloud that brings agent sessions, plan artifacts and code diffs together so a team can collaborate and ship.
You bring your own AI subscriptions or API keys, such as Claude or Codex, so there is no separate per-token bill. The company says it is SOC 2 Type II compliant, with ZDR and DPA agreements on enterprise tiers. Its older open-source code on GitHub is marked deprecated in favor of the rebuild at humanlayer.com.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: humanlayer.dev.
Who is HumanLayer for?
Engineering teams who want to collaborate with each other and with coding agents on plans and diffs in one shared place.
HumanLayer at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache-2.0)
- GitHub: humanlayer/humanlayer · 11,714 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Real-time human and agent collaboration on artifacts
- Bring your own subscriptions or keys
- Remote daemons
- SOC 2 Type II (per the maker)
HumanLayer FAQ
What is HumanLayer?
HumanLayer is a multiplayer coding-agent IDE and cloud that brings agent sessions, plan artifacts and code diffs together so a team can collaborate and ship.
Who is HumanLayer for?
Engineering teams who want to collaborate with each other and with coding agents on plans and diffs in one shared place.
Is HumanLayer free?
HumanLayer's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is HumanLayer open source?
Yes. HumanLayer is released under Apache-2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to HumanLayer?
Similar tools include DeepSeek-Reasonix, Trail Code, Command Code, LazyCodex, CodeBoarding and Paseo.
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