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When ForkTTY fits better than a generic terminal multiplexer.

ForkTTY overlaps with terminal multiplexers, agent dashboards, and AI coding workspaces, but it is built around a specific local-first shape: Linux-native Ghostty panes plus agent metadata, worktrees, MCP/socket automation, and visible team coordination.

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Quick start

Compare ForkTTY by testing the concrete surfaces it adds around a normal terminal: capability discovery, compact context, worktrees, and team review.

See what this install can do
forktty capabilities
Read compact automation context
forktty context-snapshot --tail-lines 0 --json
Check worktree support
forktty worktree-list --cwd /path/to/repo
Try a read-only review lane
forktty team review review-team reviewer --task-id review-head --commit HEAD --submit

Compared with terminal multiplexers

tmux, screen, and similar tools are excellent for persistent terminal layout and remote shells. ForkTTY focuses on local GTK workspaces, agent lifecycle metadata, prompt-aware notifications, git worktree flows, and MCP/socket automation.

Compared with agent dashboards

Agent dashboards often abstract away the terminal. ForkTTY keeps the real terminal visible and treats orchestration state as a layer around it, so approvals, tests, and unexpected output stay inspectable.

Compared with hosted coding agents

Hosted agents can be convenient, but they move execution into a service. ForkTTY is local-first: bring your own CLI, account, repository, and Linux desktop; ForkTTY coordinates what runs there.

Questions

Should I use ForkTTY instead of tmux?
Use tmux when you primarily need terminal persistence and remote session control. Use ForkTTY when agent status, local MCP/socket automation, git worktrees, and GTK/Ghostty desktop integration matter.
Is ForkTTY an AI agent by itself?
No. ForkTTY hosts and coordinates agent CLIs such as Codex, Claude Code, Pi, OpenCode, and Antigravity.
Is ForkTTY production-stable?
ForkTTY is currently alpha. It is useful for local agent workflows, but users should expect breaking changes between releases.

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AppImage and .deb packages are published on GitHub Releases for Linux x86_64.

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