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About

Backgrind is an overlay window for AI coding agents, built for vibe coders and pro developers on macOS and Windows. It puts Claude Code, Cursor, or its hosted Grindy model in an always-on-top window that floats over whatever you are doing, so you can fire off a task, go build or play, and only get tapped when the agent actually needs you. Backgrind works as a thin frontend over the CLI you already use, keeping your login, history, hooks, and workflow intact while floating over your editor, browser, docs, or even a borderless full-screen game. The window can be dragged, stretched, recolored, faded through, summoned with a hotkey, or switched into click-through glance mode so your clicks and keystrokes pass straight to what is underneath. It flashes and chimes only when your agent needs approval, asks a question, or finishes. Backgrind also acts like a real mini-IDE, with a file tree, syntax-highlighted previews, rendered Markdown, and clickable file links.

About

Herdr is a terminal-based runtime and multiplexer for developers who run AI coding agents, shells, tests, and other command-line tools. It organizes work into workspaces, tabs, and panes managed by a background server, so processes can keep running when a client disconnects. Users can reattach locally or connect to Herdr on other machines over SSH. The software detects supported coding agents and displays whether they are working, blocked, idle, or done; integrations can preserve native agent sessions after a server restart. Its CLI and local socket API let scripts and agents inspect sessions, manage panes, start or prompt agents, and wait for state changes. Developers can configure keybindings and themes and extend workflows with local executable plugins. Herdr is installed on macOS, Linux, or Windows and is released under the Apache 2.0 license.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Developers using AI coding agents that need to monitor, control, and coordinate multiple agents from a single always-on-top desktop interface

Audience

Developers and development teams running AI coding agents, shells, tests, and other command-line tools across projects and machines.

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$7.50 per month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

Free
The application is distributed under the Apache License 2.0.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

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ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
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Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Backgrind
Founded: 2026
United States
backgrind.com

Company Information

Herdr
Founded: 2026
Turkey
herdr.dev/

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Categories

AI Coding Agents Supported

Categories

Integrations

Claude Code Supported
Cursor Supported
GitHub Copilot CLI Not Supported
OpenAI Codex Not Supported
OpenCode Not Supported

Integrations

Claude Code Supported
Cursor Not Supported
GitHub Copilot CLI Supported
OpenAI Codex Supported
OpenCode Supported
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