Shepherd Terminal
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What is Shepherd Terminal?
Shepherd Terminal is a macOS workspace application designed for managing multiple AI agents (Codex, Claude) across tabs and panes. It keeps processes running when the app closes, provides real-time agent monitoring, and enables resumable sessions with full context preservation for local and remote development.
Shepherd Terminal pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Shepherd Terminal pros
- Persistent processes and session restoration—processes continue running and resume exactly where they left off
- Agent Monitor provides real-time visibility into all active tasks with working/waiting/completed status
- Shepherd Plugin API lets agents autonomously create their own workspace layout (panes, tabs) without manual setup
- Remote development support with SSH routes and remote file browsing as if files were local
Shepherd Terminal cons
- macOS only with Apple silicon requirement; iOS app listed as 'coming soon'
- No pricing information visible—unclear if free or paid model
- Functionality depends on integration with Codex or Claude agents to be fully useful
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Terminal
What happens to running processes when I close the app?
Processes continue running in the background. When you reopen the app, Shepherd restores the exact tabs, panes, and sessions automatically.
Can AI agents control Shepherd themselves?
Yes, the Shepherd Plugin gives agents like Codex and Claude control to create panes, tabs, run commands, and read output without manual terminal setup.
Does Shepherd support remote development?
Yes, it connects via SSH with Routes that forward remote services to your Mac and a Files browser to access remote project files.
What platforms are supported?
Currently macOS with Apple silicon. An iOS app is in development.