alpbahadur/49Agents

Open-source 2D IDE for managing AI agents in native CLIs, terminal, gits, beads issues, and files across multiple projects and machines. Self-host on a single machine via localhost OR host on a cluster via Tailscale OR connect to app.49agents.com (coming soon)

What it solves

It replaces the clutter of multiple terminal tabs, SSH connections, and fragmented AI chat windows with a single, unified 2D spatial workspace. It allows developers to manage multiple machines, terminals, and AI agents (like Claude) in one zoomable canvas rather than switching between separate applications and tabs.

How it works

The system uses a relay architecture where a 49-agent is installed on each target machine. These agents connect to a central relay server (which can be self-hosted or cloud-hosted) via WebSockets. This allows a browser-based frontend to access terminals, files, and system stats from multiple machines simultaneously without needing traditional SSH for every connection.

Who it’s for

Developers and power users who manage complex environments across multiple servers or machines and want a spatial, keyboard-first way to organize their development workflow and AI interactions.

Highlights

  • Infinite 2D Canvas: A zoomable workspace where panes can be dragged, resized, and arranged freely instead of using tabs or splits.
  • Multi-Machine Integration: Connects multiple machines to one canvas with a live HUD showing CPU, RAM, and AI API usage.
  • Integrated Tooling: Includes a Monaco editor, Git graphs, interactive issue tables (Beads), and Markdown notes directly on the canvas.
  • Advanced Terminal Control: Supports real tmux sessions via ttyd and a broadcast mode to send keystrokes to multiple terminals at once.
  • Device Agnostic: Accessible from any device (laptop, tablet, phone) via a browser.

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