Looking for an alternative to CMUX? Meet AgentsRoom.
CMUX is a solid CLI tool for running parallel Claude sessions via git worktrees. But if you want to actually see what your agents are doing, across all your projects, you need a visual interface.
AgentsRoom is a native desktop IDE for Claude agents. Visual status tracking, desktop notifications, multi-project management, drag & drop organization. Everything CMUX doesn't have.
Free · Set up in 30 seconds
The difference at a glance
With CMUX
- -Terminal-only: no visual overview of your agents
- -No real-time status: you don't know if an agent is thinking, coding, or stuck
- -One project at a time: switching requires manual navigation
- -No desktop notifications: you have to check terminals manually
- -No drag & drop: everything is command-line based
- -No role system: all agents look the same
With AgentsRoom
- +Full visual GUI: see all agents across all projects at a glance
- +Real-time status: thinking, coding, done, or needs input
- +Multi-project view: switch between projects in one click
- +Desktop notifications: get alerted when agents finish or get stuck
- +Drag & drop: organize projects into zones (Work, Personal, Side projects)
- +13 specialized roles: DevOps, Frontend, Backend, QA, Architect, and more
Feature-by-feature comparison
How AgentsRoom and CMUX stack up on the features that matter for managing Claude agents.
| Feature | AgentsRoom | CMUX |
|---|---|---|
| Visual GUI | ✓ | ✗ |
| Agent status (thinking/done/stuck) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Desktop notifications | ✓ | CLI only |
| Multi-project view | ✓ | ✗ |
| Built-in terminal per agent | ✓ | ✓ |
| Edit CLAUDE.md from UI | ✓ | ✗ |
| Drag & drop organization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Specialized agent roles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Model per agent | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git worktree isolation | ✓ (optional) | ✓ |
| Live token meter with overuse alert | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile companion app | ✓ | ✗ |
| Setup time | 30 sec | 5 min |
See AgentsRoom in action
Watch how AgentsRoom manages multiple Claude agents across projects, no terminal juggling required.
Interactive demo is desktop only
The live demo runs the full desktop app and needs a larger screen. On mobile, explore every feature in short videos instead.
When CMUX might be the better choice
We believe in honest comparisons. Here are scenarios where CMUX could be a better fit.
You prefer pure CLI workflows
If you live in the terminal and don't want a GUI, CMUX's command-line approach fits your existing workflow. No context switching.
You want a worktree for every session by default
CMUX creates a git worktree per session out of the box. AgentsRoom supports worktree isolation too, as an option per task or per agent, but if you want every single session in its own branch copy with zero clicks, CMUX does that natively.
You want a pure terminal workflow
AgentsRoom runs on macOS, Linux and Windows, so platform is no longer a reason to pick one over the other. CMUX still wins if you want a pure terminal multiplexer workflow with no GUI on top.
Switching from CMUX takes 30 seconds
No migration needed. Your code stays where it is.
Download AgentsRoom
Download the app and drop it in your Applications folder. That's the install.
Add your project folders
Point AgentsRoom to the same directories you used with CMUX. Your CLAUDE.md files are picked up automatically.
Add agents and launch
Pick roles for your agents (DevOps, Frontend, QA...), assign models, and hit launch. You'll see live status in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
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Ready to upgrade from CMUX?
Download AgentsRoom and see the difference in 30 seconds. Your agents deserve a visual interface.
Companion app: monitor your agents on the go
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A glimpse of AgentsRoom in action.
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