Problem solved

Developers often run multiple coding agents and shells across projects but lose context when panes close or apps restart. Alethe solves this by providing a persistent, local-first desktop workspace with real PTYs, split panes, and custom grids, enabling users to organize, suspend, and resume sessions without losing state or history.

Use cases

• Running multiple coding agents (e.g., CLI assistants) in parallel within a single desktop workspace
• Organizing shell sessions by project using split panes and custom grids
• Resuming agent and shell sessions after closing panes or restarting the application
• Suspending idle agent groups to free up system memory
• Reviewing local session history for debugging and auditing
• Maintaining a local-first development environment without cloud dependencies

Audience

• Developers
• ML Engineers
• Data Scientists
• Hobbyists

Pros

• Local-first architecture ensures privacy and offline access
• Persistent sessions and layouts across restarts
• Real PTYs provide full terminal emulation
• Split panes and custom grids for flexible organization
• Open source with community-driven development

Cons

• Desktop-only; no web or mobile interface
• Requires manual installation and configuration
• Limited built-in collaboration features
• May have a smaller ecosystem compared to established terminal multiplexers
• No cloud sync for cross-device access