Agent status monitoring
Baton monitors every workspace so you can see whether an agent is running, waiting for input, finished, or errored without opening each terminal.
Baton
Baton is a desktop manager for running multiple AI coding agents in parallel inside isolated git worktrees. It helps developers monitor, review, and supervise terminal-based agents without juggling separate terminal windows.
Overview
Baton is a desktop manager for running AI coding agents in parallel. It gives each agent an isolated git worktree and branch, then shows their status, output, and changes in one place so you can keep several coding tasks moving at once.
The app is built around the terminal-based agents people already use, with first-class support for Claude Code, Codex CLI, OpenCode, and Gemini CLI, plus presets and custom commands for other shell-based agents. It also adds browser previews, diff review, file editing, notifications, and sandboxing tools to keep workspaces organized and easier to supervise.
Core features
Isolated workspaces and branches
Each agent runs in its own git worktree and branch, so parallel sessions stay isolated and can be pushed or turned into pull requests from the app.
Quick workspace creation
The app can launch a fresh workspace from a prompt, generate branch metadata, and start the agent with an optional accept-edits flow.
Built-in review and editing tools
Baton includes a changed-file tree, Monaco-based diff view, file editor, commit history, file history, and git blame to review work before shipping.
Workspace and terminal management
Workspaces can be arranged with multiple terminals, tabs, split panes, browser previews, drag-and-drop layout changes, and multi-window support.
Sandboxing and network controls
Baton can run agents through a Lima VM sandbox, Safehouse, or a custom wrapper, and can also manage network allowlists for sandboxed work.
Common use cases
Parallel agent sessions
Use Baton when you want several coding agents working at once on different tasks or branches, while keeping their status visible from one sidebar instead of juggling terminals.
Branch-isolated development
Use it when a task needs its own isolated worktree, branch, and terminal context so one agent's changes do not interfere with another's.
Pre-merge review
Use it to review agent output before merging: inspect diffs, browse file history, and edit code inside the app before pushing or opening a pull request.
Low-touch agent monitoring
Use it when you want to keep an agent supervised without constant attention, since workspace cards notify you when input is needed, work finishes, or errors occur.
Sandboxed agent execution
Use it when you want to sandbox agent activity on macOS or Linux, or add network restrictions and custom wrappers for a more controlled environment.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Runs locally with no account required.
- Isolates each agent in its own git worktree and branch.
- Supports multiple major CLI agents with presets and custom commands.
- Combines monitoring, diff review, editing, and terminal management in one app.
- Includes sandboxing and network control options for supervised agent work.
Cons
- Pricing details are not published on the pricing page; the site only shows a 404 there.
- Some features are marked as coming soon, such as Remote Control.
- Windows and Linux downloads are labeled beta on the download page.
FAQ
Does Baton send my code to the cloud?
Yes. Baton runs locally on your computer and does not require an account. The source says your code never leaves your computer, with one optional cloud feature for AI-generated workspace titles and branch names that can be turned off.
Which CLI agents does Baton support?
Baton supports any agent that runs in a terminal, with first-class support for Claude Code, Codex CLI, OpenCode, and Gemini CLI. It also includes ready-to-run presets for agents such as Cursor CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, Aider, Amp, Qwen Code, Mistral, and Goose, plus a custom command option.
Can Baton work with my IDE?
Yes. Each workspace is backed by a real directory on disk, and Baton includes shortcuts to open it in editors such as VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or Xcode.
What happens to workspaces when I'm done?
You can archive a workspace to hide it from the sidebar, or delete it to remove the worktree and branch from disk. The source also notes that standard git worktrees are used, and you can push a branch or open a PR before cleaning up.
What platforms are supported and is Baton free?
The download page says Baton is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and the site also states it is free to use. Windows and Linux builds are labeled beta on the download page.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Developer Tool
- Platform
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Primary use
- Run and monitor multiple AI coding agents in parallel
- Source domain
- getbaton.dev
- Pricing
- Free to use; pricing page not published
- Deployment
- Desktop app that runs locally
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