orca: an AI orchestrator for running multiple CLI coding agents in parallel isolated worktrees

What it solves

Orca is an AI orchestrator designed for developers to manage multiple AI coding agents (like Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode) simultaneously. It eliminates the need to switch between different terminal windows or tools when using various agents, providing a unified workspace where multiple agents can work on a project in parallel.

How it works

Orca provides a desktop application that acts as a wrapper for any CLI-based AI agent. It organizes agents into isolated git worktrees, allowing users to fan out a single prompt to multiple agents and compare their results. It integrates a high-performance terminal, a VS Code-like editor, and native integrations with GitHub and Linear. It also includes a mobile companion app for remote monitoring and steering of agents.

Who it’s for

Software engineers and "100x builders" who use multiple AI coding agents to accelerate their development workflow and want a centralized place to manage them.

Highlights

• Parallel Worktrees: Run multiple agents in isolated git worktrees to compare different AI-generated solutions.
• Mobile Companion: Monitor and steer agents via iOS and Android apps.
• Design Mode: Send HTML, CSS, and screenshots of UI elements from a Chromium window directly to an agent's prompt.
• Native Integrations: Built-in support for GitHub and Linear for managing PRs and issues.
• SSH Worktrees: Run agents on remote servers with full file editing and port forwarding.
• Computer Use: Allows agents to operate desktop apps and visible UI.
• Orca CLI: A command-line interface to script workflows, including worktree creation and snapshots.