README.md

August 18, 2026 · View on GitHub

Tendril Logo Ivy Tendril

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The AI Orchestrator for 100x builders.
Orchestrate coding agents side-by-side, manage coding plans end-to-end, and track execution and costs in one place.

Tendril desktop app running agents and tracking jobs

Features

Parallel Worktrees

Run agents in isolated git worktrees. Keep your main branch clean until you review, approve, and merge changes.

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Parallel Worktrees

Tunneling (Remote & Mobile Coding)

Expose your server securely using Cloudflare Quick Tunnels to monitor and steer agent runs from anywhere.

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Tunneling

Voice & Rich Input

Dictate prompts using built-in Whisper voice input and attach text files, logs, or documents with drag-and-drop.

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Voice and Rich Input

Plan Annotations

Annotate drafts inline to automatically update plans with revised agent goals.

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Plan Annotations

Powerful Code Reviews

Review agent changes, inspect diffs, and approve code with automated verification gates.

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Making Code Reviews

GitHub Integration & Automated Inbox

Ingest GitHub Issues or jam.dev bug reports via webhooks to turn markdown plans into active jobs automatically.

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GitHub Integration

Also in the box:

  • Modular Promptwares: Custom agent workflows (CreatePlan, ExecutePlan, ExpandPlan, CreatePr) with dedicated prompts, tools, and hooks.
  • Verification Gates: Enforce build, test, lint, and format checks before advancing plans.
  • Chat with Agent (PTY): Direct terminal-style split interaction with running coding agents.
  • Activity Heatmap: View your 90-day PR contribution history.
  • Rerun with Feedback: Re-steer agents on failed plan steps with custom feedback.
  • Diagnostics: Built-in checks for agent installation, PATH, and model availability.
  • Plan State Versioning: Revert plan revisions and migrate plan schemas safely.

Supported Agents

Works with any CLI agent: if it runs in a terminal, it runs in Tendril.

Claude Code logo Claude Code   Codex logo Codex   GitHub Copilot logo GitHub Copilot   Gemini logo Gemini   OpenCode logo OpenCode   + any CLI agent

Install

Download standalone desktop installers (.pkg, .AppImage, .exe) directly from GitHub Releases or run one of the quick install commands below:

macOS / Linux:

curl -sSf https://cdn.ivy.app/install-tendril.sh | sh

Windows:

irm https://cdn.ivy.app/install-tendril.ps1 | iex

Run

Tendril is a desktop application, but can also be launched and controlled via the CLI:

Start the desktop application:

tendril

Start in headless mode (web server without desktop UI):

tendril --web

Community & Support

  • Discord: Join the community on Discord.
  • Feedback & Ideas: Found a bug or have an idea? Open an issue.
  • Show Support: Star this repo to follow along with our development.

License

Tendril is source-available and licensed under the Functional Source License (FSL-1.1-ALv2).