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Conductor

Conductor is a Mac app that runs several Claude Code, Codex and Cursor agents in parallel, each in its own isolated git worktree.

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Is Conductor free?
Freemium. Partly. Conductor has a free plan, with paid plans for more features or usage.
Category
#Web Development
Website
conductor.build ↗
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What is Conductor?

Conductor is a Mac app that runs several Claude Code, Codex and Cursor agents in parallel, each in its own isolated git worktree. Built by Melty Labs, a Y Combinator-backed startup, it became popular in 2025 and 2026 with developers who use coding agents heavily. Each workspace gets its own branch and copy of the repo, so agents do not overwrite each other's changes.

Conductor's value is orchestration. Instead of juggling terminal tabs, you see every agent's progress in one window, review its diff, and merge or open a pull request when you are happy. You bring your own Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor subscriptions or API keys. Paid plans add cloud workspaces, live multiplayer collaboration, API access and a mobile app. Developers use it to split a feature into parallel tasks, try several approaches at once and keep long-running agent work organised.

Main Features

  • Run multiple Claude Code, Codex and Cursor agents at the same time.
  • Isolate each agent in its own git worktree and branch.
  • Review each agent's diff before merging changes.
  • Bring your own subscriptions and API keys, including open-source models.
  • Use cloud workspace hours on Pro.
  • Collaborate live with teammates in multiplayer mode.
  • Check on agents from the mobile app on Pro.

How to Get Started with Conductor

  1. Download Conductor for macOS from conductor.build.
  2. Add a local git repository and sign in to your Claude Code, Codex or Cursor account.
  3. Create a workspace for each task and give each agent its instructions.
  4. Review the diffs as agents finish, then merge or open pull requests.

Conductor Pricing

The Free plan costs $0 and lets you run multiple agents in local workspaces with your own subscriptions and keys. Pro costs $50 per month and adds cloud workspace hours, multiplayer collaboration, API access and the mobile app, and Teams costs $60 per user per month with an admin portal and central billing. Enterprise pricing is custom.

Who Should Use It?

  • Developers who already use Claude Code, Codex or Cursor daily.
  • Engineers who want to run several tasks in parallel.
  • Tech leads reviewing many agent-generated changes.
  • Small teams collaborating on agent workflows.
  • Indie hackers shipping features quickly.

Conductor Alternatives

  • Claude Code: the agent itself, usable directly in the terminal
  • Cursor AI: AI editor with its own background agents
  • Amp: coding agent with built-in subagents for parallel work

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conductor free?

Yes, Conductor has a free plan for running parallel agents locally. Pro costs $50 per month for cloud workspaces and collaboration.

What is Conductor used for?

Conductor is used to run several AI coding agents in parallel. Each works in an isolated git worktree so changes stay separate.

Does Conductor work on Windows?

No. Conductor is a macOS app.

Do I need a Claude subscription to use Conductor?

Yes, you bring your own access. Conductor works with your existing Claude Code, Codex or Cursor subscriptions or API keys.

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