Nimbalyst
Visual workspace for working with coding agents like Claude Code on docs, code and plans.
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About Nimbalyst
Nimbalyst is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. Visual workspace for working with coding agents like Claude Code on docs, code and plans. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (MIT) for individuals; Wiki Teams is a paid plan (free during beta). Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
What is Nimbalyst?
Nimbalyst is an open-source visual workspace for building with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode and other coding agents. It puts sessions, worktrees, tasks, docs, diagrams, mockups, commits and code in one desktop app that is free and MIT licensed for macOS, Windows and Linux, with an iOS companion.
You and the agent edit the same files in WYSIWYG editors (markdown, mockups, Mermaid, Excalidraw, CSV, data models and Monaco code), with red/green diff review. Parallel sessions can each use a git worktree; a session kanban and task trackers keep work organized. The site also offers a free local wiki plugin for agents, with Wiki Teams as a paid plan for sharing (free during beta).
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: nimbalyst.com.
Who is Nimbalyst for?
Builders who run Claude Code, Codex or similar agents and want a visual desktop workspace for parallel sessions, diffs, docs and tasks instead of only a terminal.
Nimbalyst at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: Nimbalyst/nimbalyst · 1,953 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Open source (MIT), free for individuals
- Visual editors with red/green agent diff review
- Parallel sessions with optional git worktrees
- Session kanban and task tracking
- Works with Claude Code, Codex and other agents
- iOS companion app
Nimbalyst FAQ
What is Nimbalyst?
Nimbalyst is an open-source visual workspace for building with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode and other coding agents. It puts sessions, worktrees, tasks, docs, diagrams, mockups, commits and code in one desktop app that is free and MIT licensed for macOS, Windows and Linux, with an iOS companion.
Who is Nimbalyst for?
Builders who run Claude Code, Codex or similar agents and want a visual desktop workspace for parallel sessions, diffs, docs and tasks instead of only a terminal.
Is Nimbalyst free?
Nimbalyst's pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (MIT) for individuals; Wiki Teams is a paid plan (free during beta). Check the official site for current plans.
Is Nimbalyst open source?
Yes. Nimbalyst is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
Does it cost money?
The maker states it is free for individuals and open source. Wiki Teams is a paid plan for sharing a wiki with teammates and is free during beta. You still need your own Claude, Codex or other agent subscription or API key.
Which agents does it support?
Claude Code and Codex are supported; OpenCode and GitHub Copilot are listed in alpha, with a Gemini provider also mentioned.
What are alternatives to Nimbalyst?
Similar tools include Claude Code, Vibe Kanban, Trail Code, Codeg, Dosu and Agor.
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