Looking for an alternative to iTerm2? Meet AgentsRoom.

A Claude Code companion app compared to the most popular macOS terminal emulator.

iTerm2 is a feature-rich terminal for macOS. AgentsRoom is built specifically for managing Claude Code agents with status tracking, notifications, and multi-project organization.

AgentsRoom: visual agent management with project zones and real-time status.

Side-by-Side Comparison

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iTerm2

-General-purpose terminal; since 3.7 a Claude Code session can set a subtitle, a color and a dot on its own tab, but there are no agent cards, no roles and no per-agent history
-Split panes require manual arrangement for each session
-Alerts come from triggers and marks, or as push alerts to the iOS companion app; nothing tracks an agent finishing its turn
-No multi-project organization; tabs and panes are generic
-No concept of agent roles or per-agent model configuration
-Requires manual setup for each Claude Code session

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AgentsRoom

+Purpose-built companion app for Claude Code with a dedicated GUI
+Drag and drop agent tiles organized into project zones
+Desktop, iOS and Android notifications when agents finish work
+Multi-project management with named zones and grouping
+14 specialized roles with per-agent model configuration
+30-second setup: download, open, and start adding agents

Feature Comparison

How each tool handles Claude Code workflows, feature by feature.

Feature	AgentsRoom	iTerm2
Visual GUI	✓	✗
Real-time agent status	✓	✗
Finish notifications	✓	✗
Multi-project zones	✓	✗
Terminal access	✓	✓
Config editor	✓	✗
Drag and drop layout	✓	✗
Specialized roles	✓	✗
Model per agent	✓	✗
Setup time	30 sec	Manual

See AgentsRoom in Action

Watch how AgentsRoom manages multiple Claude Code agents across projects.

The desktop app, in Simple mode

On a phone the demo runs the real desktop app in its Simple interface mode: one project, its agents, one prompt. The full cockpit is on your computer.

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When to Choose iTerm2

iTerm2 remains a strong choice for these scenarios.

Terminal-first workflow

You prefer a keyboard-driven terminal for all CLI work, not just Claude Code. iTerm2 covers SSH, scripts, and general shell usage.

General terminal needs beyond AI

Your daily work involves many non-Claude tasks. iTerm2 handles everything from Docker to database CLIs in one app.

Extensive customization

You rely on iTerm2 profiles, triggers, color schemes, and keyboard shortcuts refined over years. These features go beyond what any Claude-specific tool provides.

Getting Started with AgentsRoom

Three steps to move your Claude Code workflow from iTerm2 to AgentsRoom.

Download AgentsRoom

Get the desktop app from agentsroom.dev. Install and launch in under 30 seconds.

Create project zones

Organize your Claude agents by project. Drag and drop to arrange them as you need.

Assign roles and models

Pick from 14 specialized roles and set the model for each agent. Start working.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use AgentsRoom and iTerm2 together?+

Yes. Many developers keep iTerm2 for general shell work (SSH, git, scripts) and use AgentsRoom specifically for Claude Code sessions. They serve different purposes and work well side by side. Since iTerm2 3.7 (September 2026) a Claude Code session can also give its tab a subtitle, a color and a dot from a control sequence, the it2 command or a trigger, which helps if you keep some sessions there.

Does AgentsRoom replace iTerm2 entirely?+

No. AgentsRoom is a companion app for Claude Code, not a general-purpose terminal. It focuses on agent orchestration, status tracking, and notifications. For non-Claude terminal work, iTerm2 remains a solid choice.

How does AgentsRoom handle multiple projects compared to iTerm2 split panes?+

AgentsRoom organizes agents into named project zones with drag and drop reordering. In iTerm2, you manage separate tabs or split panes manually, with no built-in concept of project grouping.

Does AgentsRoom support iTerm2 features like profiles and triggers?+

AgentsRoom focuses on Claude Code workflows instead of general terminal customization. It offers agent roles, model selection per agent, and status tracking. iTerm2 profiles and triggers serve a different, broader use case.

Is there a mobile companion for iTerm2?+

Since iTerm2 3.7 (September 2026), yes: iTerm2 Buddy is an iOS companion app, paired with the Mac by scanning a QR code and confirming a six-digit code, connected through a relay over an end-to-end encrypted Noise channel. It shows a live view of a session, receives the terminal alerts as content-free push notifications and lets you carry on iTerm2's AI chat about your sessions. There is no Android version. The AgentsRoom companion runs on iOS and Android and is organized around agents rather than sessions: one status per agent, a readable conversation view of what the agent did, a composer with dictation to answer it, finish notifications, and the same view whichever of the 14 supported CLIs the agent runs.