Ovis
Free client for the herdr agent multiplexer that lets you read and answer Claude Code, Codex and every other agent pane on your computer from a phone, desktop app or any browser, either as a chat with tap-to-approve or in the live terminal.
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About Ovis
Ovis is listed in our coding category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. Free client for the herdr agent multiplexer that lets you read and answer Claude Code, Codex and every other agent pane on your computer from a phone, desktop app or any browser, either as a chat with tap-to-approve or in the live terminal. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-28.
Ovis at a glance
- Category: Coding
- Built for: People and teams who want a ready-to-use AI product
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: devswha/ovis · 1,580 stars (as of Oct 28, 2026)
- Official site: ovis.sh
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 28, 2026
Ovis FAQ
What is Ovis?
Free client for the herdr agent multiplexer that lets you read and answer Claude Code, Codex and every other agent pane on your computer from a phone, desktop app or any browser, either as a chat with tap-to-approve or in the live terminal.
How much does Ovis cost?
Ovis's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find Ovis's source code?
On GitHub at devswha/ovis, which had 1,580 stars as of Oct 28, 2026.
What are alternatives to Ovis?
Similar tools include Happy Coder, Munder Difflin, opcode, Orke, Sphinx and Oil UI.
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Sphinx
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Oil UI
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