List and board views
Keep every project card in one scroll, grouped by statuses such as Backlog, In progress, Needs input, Completed, and Archived; completed work can be folded away.
tabsh
tabsh is a local browser-based workspace for shells and command-line agents, organizing projects as status-based cards beside the rest of a developer's web tools. It supports configurable CLI providers, persistent shell sessions, and terminal or chat interfaces on macOS and Linux.
A browser workspace for shells and agents
tabsh is a local browser-based workspace for shells and command-line agents. It runs a small daemon on the developer's machine and presents projects as cards in the browser tab alongside the websites and tools used during work.
The app combines a catch-up list with optional board and shell views. Cards retain their project folder and status, while shells can survive tab closures and restarts. Agents can run in the folder where they were started, either in a terminal-style interface or a chat panel, so the workflow stays close to the user's existing checkout.
Features
Configurable agent providers
Run Claude Code, Codex, Cursor CLI, OpenCode, or another prompt-based CLI, choosing the startup, resume, and ACP commands per provider.
TUI or chat workflows
Use an agent either as a real terminal-based TUI or as a chat panel, with the option to switch the surface for each card.
Persistent shell sessions
Shells can reattach after closing or reloading the tab, and tabs, folders, and scrollback are restored across restarts.
Project and file tools
Browse a shell's folder, search files by name, open paths and URLs in a pane, and drag files into the interface to type their paths.
Local-first access
Run the daemon locally on macOS or Linux, with optional access from another device through Tailscale or an SSH tunnel.
Use cases
Managing multiple projects
Keep cards for separate shop, API, or other project folders in one status-grouped list, then open a card to work in its associated shell.
Browser-centered development
Place a terminal or coding agent beside GitHub, documentation, team chat, or a local app in the browser so the working context remains in adjacent tabs.
Switching agent interfaces
Choose a terminal-style TUI for direct interactive control or a chat panel for a conversational workflow, changing the surface per card.
Checking work from another device
Use the optional Tailscale or SSH-tunnel setup to view the same board from another laptop or phone without exposing the daemon port directly to the network.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Keeps shells, projects, and agent cards together in one browser tab.
- Supports several named CLI agents and custom prompt-based commands.
- Offers both a one-scroll list for catching up and a draggable board for status management.
- Shell sessions, folders, tabs, and scrollback can persist through tab and app restarts.
- Uses a local daemon by default, with keystrokes staying on the machine according to the site.
Cons
- There is no Windows build according to the site.
- Agents run in the existing folder and branch; tabsh does not provide worktree isolation, so multiple agents in one checkout can collide.
- Safari and iOS browsers cannot connect to the daemon directly; the app must instead be served by the daemon at its local address.
FAQ
How do I install and start tabsh?
Install tabsh with the shell install script or Homebrew. Running `tabsh` opens the app in a browser and pairs it with the local daemon. Homebrew can also run it as a login service with `brew services start tabsh`.
Which operating systems are supported?
Yes. tabsh runs on macOS and Linux. The site states that there is no Windows build.
What is the difference between the board and list views?
The board shows cards in draggable status columns. The list shows the same cards in one scroll grouped by status, which is intended for catching up quickly. `⌘B` switches between the views.
How does tabsh handle local and remote access?
The daemon listens on `127.0.0.1` and accepts connections only from the tabsh app carrying its token. The site says keystrokes stay on the machine. For access from another device, use Tailscale Serve or an SSH tunnel rather than exposing the daemon port directly.
Is tabsh free and open source?
Yes. tabsh is free and open source under the MIT license. The site links the project to GitHub.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Developer Tool
- Platforms
- macOS and Linux
- Primary workflow
- Browser-based shells and command-line agents
- Agent options
- Claude Code, Codex, Cursor CLI, OpenCode, or a custom prompt-based CLI
- Access model
- Local daemon on 127.0.0.1; optional Tailscale or SSH-tunnel access
- License and price
- Free and open source under the MIT license
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