CLI ToolsMay 13, 2026·1 min read

Orca — Multi-Agent IDE for CLI Agents

IDE for running multiple CLI coding agents with worktree isolation, diff review, and notifications. Works with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and more.

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Intro

Orca is a multi-agent IDE that helps you run and supervise CLI coding agents side-by-side across repositories, with worktree-native isolation and fast diff review.

Best for: Parallelizing agent work across repos/branches while keeping changes reviewable

Works with: macOS/Windows/Linux; integrates with many CLI agents listed in README

Setup time: 10–25 minutes

Key facts (verified)

README lists install paths via onOrca.dev, GitHub Releases, and Homebrew cask.
Supports many CLI agents (Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, etc.) as stated in README.
GitHub: 2,213 stars · 145 forks; pushed 2026-05-13 (GitHub API verified).

Main

A lightweight operating model:

Give each agent a dedicated worktree so branches and dependencies never conflict.
Keep a review loop: agents draft changes, you review diffs, then commit/merge.
Use notifications/status to time-box agents and prevent “forgotten” background work.

README excerpt (verbatim)

Orca

English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español

The AI Orchestrator for 100x builders.
Run Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode side-by-side across repos — each in its own worktree, tracked in one place.
Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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Orca Screenshot

Supported Agents

Orca supports any CLI agent (not just this list).

Claude Code Codex Gemini Pi Hermes Agent OpenCode Goose

FAQ

Q: Is Orca tied to one agent vendor? A: README positions it as supporting many CLI agents, not a single vendor lock-in.

Q: How do I install it? A: README lists downloads via onOrca.dev / GitHub Releases and a Homebrew cask install.

Q: Why worktrees? A: Worktree-native isolation lets you run multiple agents without stashing or branch collisions (README positioning).

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Source & Thanks

Source: https://github.com/stablyai/orca > License: MIT > GitHub stars: 2,213 · forks: 145

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