Emdash
A free, open-source agentic development environment (YC W26) for running Claude Code, Codex and other coding agents in parallel, each in its own worktree, then reviewing diffs, PRs and CI in one place.
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About Emdash
Emdash is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. A free, open-source agentic development environment (YC W26) for running Claude Code, Codex and other coding agents in parallel, each in its own worktree, then reviewing diffs, PRs and CI in one place. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (Apache-2.0).. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-20.
Emdash at a glance
- Category: Coding
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Free and open source (Apache-2.0). (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: generalaction/emdash · 6,039 stars (as of Oct 20, 2026)
- Latest release: v1.2.8, Oct 10, 2026
- Last commit: Oct 19, 2026
- Official site: emdash.com
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 20, 2026
Emdash FAQ
What is Emdash?
A free, open-source agentic development environment (YC W26) for running Claude Code, Codex and other coding agents in parallel, each in its own worktree, then reviewing diffs, PRs and CI in one place.
How much does Emdash cost?
Emdash's pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (Apache-2.0).. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find Emdash's source code?
On GitHub at generalaction/emdash, which had 6,039 stars as of Oct 20, 2026. The latest release is v1.2.8 (Oct 10, 2026).
What are alternatives to Emdash?
Similar tools include Orca, Vibe Kanban, Munder Difflin, Vicoa, Zeron and Shipyard.
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