Herdr Annotate

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What is Herdr Annotate?

Herdr Annotate is a plugin for the Herdr CLI that enables in-terminal annotation and review workflows. It allows users to comment on terminal text, review markdown documents and specs, and annotate agent replies with a native UX, sending feedback back to AI assistants like Claude Code, Codex, and others.

Herdr Annotate pricing

Pricing model: Freemium

Herdr Annotate pros

  • Two flexible versions: Full (document + agent review) and Lite (terminal-only)
  • Seamless agent integration—comments sent as formatted feedback with line numbers and quoted context
  • Works across macOS, Linux, and Windows; supports remote SSH sessions
  • Keyboard-driven UI with overlay, split, or popup placement options

Herdr Annotate cons

  • Requires manual key binding setup in config files (not automatic)
  • Full version only available on macOS and Linux
  • Limited to Herdr ecosystem; agent support restricted to specific CLI tools (Claude Code, Codex, pi, etc.)
  • No built-in documentation viewer or help within the tool

Frequently asked questions about Herdr Annotate

What platforms are supported?

Full install: macOS and Linux. Lite install: macOS, Linux, and Windows. Both support remote SSH sessions.

How do I send annotations to my agent?

Select text, press prefix+a to comment, then press Send. Comments arrive as formatted feedback with line numbers and quoted text.

Can I annotate documents and specs, not just terminal output?

Yes. Use prefix+o to open a folder with a file tree, then review and annotate any markdown files the same way as terminal text.

Do I need to install anything for the Lite version?

No. The Lite version runs on Bun (TypeScript) and requires no download—it works over SSH and with `herdr --remote`.

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