Cate is a free, open-source development environment that organizes coding tools on an infinitely zoomable canvas. It combines code editors, terminals, browsers, and document viewers in a spatial workspace. Developers can run multiple AI coding agents simultaneously while monitoring their progress and permission requests. Git worktree integration creates isolated branches for parallel development tasks. Agent sessions and terminal history persist across application restarts. Shared workspaces synchronize panels, conversations, and editor content between connected devices. Remote access supports SSH hosts, WSL environments, and iPhone connections with encrypted communication. Additional tools include Git diffs, source code search, prompt queues, and AI token usage monitoring.
Features
- Infinite zoomable development canvas with movable and dockable workspace panels
- Integrated code editors, terminals, browsers, and document preview tools
- Parallel AI coding agent monitoring with status indicators and permission notifications
- Git worktree creation for isolated branches and simultaneous development workflows
- Shared live workspaces with encrypted remote access and iPhone connectivity
- Persistent agent sessions, shared prompt queues, Git tools, and token usage tracking