Herdr Launches Native Desktop Application for Terminal and Agent Management
New cross-platform tool enables persistent terminal sessions and integrated coding agent workflows.
1Native Application Release
Herdr has officially launched its native desktop application designed for terminal management and coding agents. The software supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, offering users a centralized interface to manage workspaces. By decoupling the terminal process from the window, the application ensures that tasks continue running even after the user closes the interface.
2Cross-Platform Installation Methods
Installation is streamlined through shell scripts for Linux and macOS, and PowerShell for Windows 10 or newer. The installers automatically configure the environment, adding necessary paths and placing the application in standard system directories. Users on Apple Silicon benefit from direct DMG support, while Intel Mac users can build the software from source.
3Workspace and Session Persistence
The application organizes work into spaces, which represent specific repositories or projects. Each space supports multiple tabs and split-pane views for side-by-side terminal access. A key feature is the persistence mechanism; closing the window does not terminate active processes, allowing developers to resume their exact workflow after a reboot or crash.
4Integrated Agent Management
The sidebar provides a unified view of all active agents across different spaces. Users can monitor worker status, peek at terminal outputs, and manage remote connections via SSH. By clicking on live terminal addresses, developers can quickly inspect processes running on either local machines or remote servers, simplifying complex multi-machine development environments.
5Customization and Modding Capabilities
Herdr allows extensive UI customization through built-in layouts like Herdr 98 and custom JavaScript mods. Users can modify fonts, colors, and key bindings via a JSON configuration file. The system safely handles edits by keeping the last known good version if a user-made modification contains errors, ensuring the application remains stable.
6Security and Privacy Controls
Usage telemetry is enabled by default in official releases but can be disabled through the privacy settings menu. Because mods are executed as trusted code rather than sandboxed extensions, the developers advise users to review security documentation before installing third-party modifications to ensure their local development environment remains protected from malicious scripts.
7Development and Benchmarking Tools
The repository includes specialized scripts for performance benchmarking, such as comparing render-to-paint elapsed times across different platforms. Developers can use the provided Python scripts to measure TUI workloads and analyze drawing changes. These tools are essential for contributors looking to optimize the core engine and ensure consistent performance across various operating systems.
8Core Architecture and Future Updates
The application relies on a core process that coordinates terminal sessions independently of the GUI. Background updates allow the app to download new versions while the core remains active. This architecture ensures that development environments stay uninterrupted during updates, reflecting a design focus on high-availability tooling for professional software engineering workflows.