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Kangentic

Free#19 of 21 in Agentic Ides

Kangentic: A free, open-source board for coordinating CLI agent sessions across isolated worktrees. Ranked #19 of 21 in Agentic Ides by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers organizing CLI agents as task sessions.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Developers organizing CLI agents as task sessions
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Autonomous agent
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    24 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Launch, suspend, resume, and hand off CLI sessions from configurable task boards
    • Isolate task sessions in Git worktrees and review live output and diffs
    • Connect multiple agent CLIs with MCP task tools and conversation search

  • Where it doesn't

    • Coordinates external CLI tools rather than acting as a standalone code editor
    • Does not list codebase indexing
    • Ollama support is limited to local-model single-turn chat

Our verdict on Kangentic

Kangentic is a free, open-source desktop app for developers who want to organize AI coding-agent command-line sessions as task work. Configurable Kanban columns hold task cards, with agent settings per column; from those cards, users can launch, suspend, resume, or hand off sessions. Its focus is orchestration around external CLIs, not replacing a code editor or supplying a coding agent of its own. Desktop support covers Windows, macOS, and Linux, with a companion app for iOS and Android for paired session monitoring.

Session isolation and review are central to the workflow. Kangentic can run task sessions in separate Git worktrees and branches, show live terminal output, and present diffs in a built-in change review panel. Handoffs between columns can retain session context. The app also has an MCP server, allowing compatible agents to create tasks, move cards, and search sessions. Conversation search is local keyword search with optional semantic search. These features make the board useful for coordinating parallel work and following agent activity without losing the task-to-session link.

It supports a wide range of named CLIs, including Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Cursor CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, Aider, OpenCode, Goose CLI, and others. Ollama is supported for local-model single-turn chat, rather than as an agentic coder, so local model support is narrower than the CLI list might imply. Project and session data are stored locally, and documentation is the listed support channel. Choose Kangentic if your workflow already centers on CLI agents and you want task-level isolation, visibility, and handoffs. Consider another tool if you need indexed project context or a standalone editor.

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Kangentic pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on kangentic.com

Kangentic fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Autonomous agentYes
Multi-file editingYes
Terminal controlYes
Codebase indexingNo
Model selectionMultiple
DistributionDesktop
Local model supportYes
DeploymentDesktop, Mobile
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
SupportDocs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations15 integrations: Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Cursor CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, Grok Build …
PricingFree plan
Websitekangentic.com
Facts checked24 Sep 2026

Kangentic integrations

Kangentic lists 15 integrations on its own site.

  • Claude Code
  • Codex CLI
  • Gemini CLI
  • Cursor CLI
  • GitHub Copilot CLI
  • Grok Build
  • Antigravity CLI
  • Goose CLI
  • OpenCode
  • Aider
  • Qwen Code
  • Kimi Code
  • Factory Droid
  • Warp (Oz CLI)
  • Ollama

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