Key takeaways
- 8,300+ GitHub stars and 782 forks as of June 2026 — eight months after the repo's October 2025 creation, with 118 releases and 3,800+ commits from a solo maintainer
- The only major entrant in the category with native iOS and Android apps at full feature parity — agents run on your machine, your phone connects via direct connection or an end-to-end encrypted relay
- Completely free and open source (AGPL-3.0) with no telemetry or forced login — it wraps your first-party agent CLIs rather than calling inference APIs, so you bring your own subscriptions
FAQ
What is Paseo?
Paseo is an open-source, self-hosted orchestrator for running multiple coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, OpenCode, Pi) in parallel, controlled from desktop, mobile, web, or CLI.
How much does Paseo cost?
Paseo is completely free and open source (AGPL-3.0). You supply your own credentials/subscriptions for the underlying agent CLIs.
How does the mobile app work?
A daemon runs on your machine managing the agents; the native iOS/Android app connects to it by scanning a QR code, either directly or through an end-to-end encrypted relay — code never leaves your machine.
How is Paseo different from Conductor or Emdash?
Conductor and Emdash are desktop-first orchestrators; Paseo's differentiator is its daemon/client architecture with native mobile apps, local voice control, and CLI-scriptable orchestration skills.
Executive Summary
Paseo is a free, open-source orchestrator for coding agents built around a daemon/client architecture: a local server manages Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, OpenCode, and Pi sessions on your machine, and you connect to it from an Electron desktop app, native iOS/Android apps, a web app, or the CLI.[1] It doesn't call inference APIs or extract OAuth tokens — it wraps your first-party agent CLIs and runs them exactly as you would in your terminal, so your existing configs, tools, and subscriptions carry over.[2]
The project is notable for its pace and its size-of-team mismatch: a solo maintainer (Mohamed "Mo" Boudra) has shipped 118 releases and 3,858 commits since the repo's creation in October 2025, reaching 8,300+ stars and 782 forks by June 2026.[1] It has been submitted to Show HN at least four times since early 2026; the June 2, 2026 thread reached 91 points.[3][2]
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Creator | Mohamed "Mo" Boudra (solo maintainer, GitHub: boudra)[1] |
| Founded | Repo created October 2025[1] |
| Funding | None publicly disclosed — independent open-source project[4] |
| GitHub Stars | 8,300+ (as of June 11, 2026)[1] |
| License | AGPL-3.0[1] |
Product Overview
Paseo's tagline is "Orchestrate coding agents from your desk and your phone."[4] Agents run in parallel on your own machine in isolated Git worktrees; a split-panel interface shows agents, terminals, browsers, and diffs side by side, and the Git workflow (branching, PRs, merging) is built in.[4] First-class integrations cover Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, OpenCode, and Pi, with the website listing Cursor and 34+ additional providers.[1][5]
Two features distinguish it from desktop-only competitors. First, mobile: the native iOS/Android app claims full feature parity with desktop, connecting to your local daemon via QR-code pairing, either directly or through an end-to-end encrypted relay — code never leaves your machine.[4] Second, voice: fully local speech-to-text and text-to-speech for hands-free agent control.[4]
Key Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Multi-Agent Orchestration | Run Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, OpenCode, Pi in parallel from one interface[1] |
| Worktree Isolation | Each agent works in a separate Git worktree[4] |
| Mobile Parity | Native iOS/Android apps with full desktop feature parity via direct or E2E-encrypted relay connection[4] |
| Local Voice Control | Fully local speech-to-text and text-to-speech[4] |
| Orchestration Skills | Ships skills (handoff, loop, committee, advisor) that teach agents to spawn and coordinate other agents via the Paseo CLI[6] |
| Split Panels | Agents, browsers, terminals, and diffs side by side; automatic URL routing prevents port conflicts[4] |
| Privacy Posture | No telemetry, no tracking, no forced log-ins[4] |
Product Surfaces
| Surface | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop App | Electron app for Mac (download from paseo.sh) | GA[4] |
| Mobile Apps | Native iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) via Expo | GA[4] |
| Web App | Browser client connecting to the daemon | GA[4] |
| CLI / Daemon | npm install -g @getpaseo/cli; headless mode for servers | GA[1] |
Technical Architecture
Paseo is a TypeScript monorepo: a local daemon manages agent orchestration, and all clients — Electron desktop, Expo mobile, web, CLI — connect to it over a WebSocket API.[1] The daemon can run headless on a remote server. Remote access from mobile uses either a direct connection or an end-to-end encrypted relay.[4]
npm install -g @getpaseo/cli
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Key Technical Details
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Self-hosted — local daemon + desktop/mobile/web/CLI clients; headless server mode[1] |
| Model(s) | None — wraps first-party agent CLIs; no direct inference API calls[2] |
| Integrations | Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, OpenCode, Pi; Git worktrees and PR workflows[1] |
| Open Source | Yes — AGPL-3.0[1] |
Strengths
- Only real mobile story in the category — Native iOS and Android apps with claimed desktop feature parity, connecting to your own machine via QR pairing and an E2E-encrypted relay; competitors are desktop-only[4]
- Genuinely free and private — AGPL-3.0, no telemetry, no forced login, no cloud account; you bring your own agent subscriptions[4][1]
- Wraps CLIs rather than re-implementing them — Runs your first-party agent CLIs as-is, so configs, skills, and auth carry over with no token extraction[2]
- Orchestration primitives, not just a dashboard — The CLI plus shipped skills (handoff, loop, committee, advisor) let agents spawn and coordinate other agents[6]
- Relentless shipping — 118 releases and 3,858 commits in eight months, pushed daily, v0.1.93 released June 10, 2026[1]
- Strong early traction — 8,300+ stars and 782 forks as of June 2026, with four Show HN appearances since early 2026[1][2]
Cautions
- Solo maintainer — One person carries the daemon, four client surfaces, and mobile app-store releases; the maintainer notes he's "not always" responsive on GitHub Issues (active on Discord), and 605 issues were open as of June 2026[1]
- Pre-1.0 — Versioning is still v0.1.x after 118 releases; expect breaking changes and rough edges[1]
- AGPL-3.0 — The strongest copyleft license; fine for end users, but a blocker for companies that ban AGPL dependencies or want to embed it[1]
- No revenue model — Free with no published monetization path; long-term sustainability rests on one developer's continued interest
- Electron desktop app — Heavier than native-Swift competitors like cmux; terminal purists may balk
- Crowded category — Multiple HN commenters questioned differentiation as IDE vendors ship similar orchestration features[3]
What Developers Say
Community discussion is concentrated on Hacker News and the project Discord; from the June 2, 2026 Show HN thread (91 points):[3]
- Praise: "I am in love with Paseo. I really want to express my gratitude for building this and saving me so much time." — betaout, Hacker News[3]
- Praise: "Maybe I'm just optimistic but I think people can be intentional while having the convenience that something like paseo offers." — keyle, Hacker News[3]
- Criticism: "you've basically just matched what eg devin desktop and cursor now do. what next?" — swyx, Hacker News[3]
- Criticism: "Most claimed 'beautiful' products result from work done without the experience & taste." — Lalabadie, Hacker News, pushing back on the thread's "beautiful" framing[3]
Notably, the June thread was submitted by a fan ("not the creator of Paseo, just a big fan"), with maintainer boudra confirming in-thread that Paseo is "a team of one right now."[3]
Pricing & Licensing
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Free | Everything — desktop, mobile, web, CLI, relay[4] |
Licensing model: AGPL-3.0, free and open source. No paid tiers exist as of June 2026.[1][4]
Hidden costs: You supply your own credentials/subscriptions for the underlying agent CLIs (Claude, OpenAI, Copilot, etc.).[4]
Competitive Positioning
Direct Competitors
| Competitor | Differentiation |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Mac-native Claude Code orchestrator with polished UX — Paseo is multi-agent, multi-surface, and open source |
| Emdash | Broader agent support (25+) and issue tracker integration — Paseo counters with native mobile apps and voice |
| cmux | Native libghostty terminal with notification rings — a terminal layer, not an orchestrator; no mobile or worktree management |
| Omnara / Happy | Mobile-control tools for Claude Code — Paseo is multi-provider with a full desktop orchestrator attached |
When to Choose Paseo Over Alternatives
- Choose Paseo when: You want to check on and steer agents from your phone, self-host everything, and pay nothing
- Choose Emdash when: You need the widest agent support and Linear/Jira/GitHub Issues integration
- Choose Conductor when: You're all-in on Claude Code and want the most polished Mac desktop experience
- Choose cmux when: You want a fast native terminal with notification awareness rather than a managed orchestrator
Ideal Customer Profile
Best fit:
- Developers who want to monitor and redirect long-running agents away from their desk
- Self-hosters and privacy-conscious engineers who want no telemetry and no cloud account
- Multi-agent users running Claude Code, Codex, and Copilot side by side on their own subscriptions
- Tinkerers who want scriptable orchestration (loops, committees, agent teams) via CLI
Poor fit:
- Enterprises that prohibit AGPL software or need vendor support contracts
- Teams needing shared workspaces, signed commits, or compliance features
- Anyone wanting a managed cloud product — Paseo is self-hosted by design
Viability Assessment
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Financial Health | Weak/unknown — no funding, no revenue model; a passion project[4] |
| Market Position | Challenger — the mobile-first, fully-free entrant in a crowded category |
| Innovation Pace | Rapid — 118 releases in ~8 months, pushed daily[1] |
| Community/Ecosystem | Growing — 8,300+ stars, 782 forks, active Discord; 605 open issues[1] |
| Long-term Outlook | Uncertain — strong product velocity, but solo-maintainer and no-revenue risks are real |
Paseo's traction (8,300+ stars in eight months) and surface area (five clients, app-store mobile builds, a relay service) would be impressive for a funded team; from one maintainer it's remarkable — and fragile. The AGPL license preserves optionality for future commercialization, but as of June 2026 there is no published business model, and the open-issue count (605) shows the load on a team of one.[1]
Bottom Line
Paseo is the strongest free-and-fully-open option in the Mac coding-agent-app category, and the only one with a credible mobile story: native iOS/Android apps that pair to a self-hosted daemon over an encrypted relay, so you can steer agents from anywhere without your code leaving your machine.[4] Its wrap-the-CLIs architecture and orchestration skills make it more than a dashboard.
Recommended for: Individual developers who want multi-agent orchestration with mobile control, full self-hosting, and zero cost.
Not recommended for: Enterprises with AGPL policies or support requirements, and teams needing collaboration or compliance features.
Outlook: The product is outrunning its structure — watch whether the maintainer adds collaborators or a sustainability model, and whether the orchestration-skills direction (loops, committees, agent teams via CLI) becomes the differentiator as desktop orchestration commoditizes.[6][3]
Research by Ry Walker Research • methodology
Disclosure: Author is CEO of Tembo, which competes in the agent orchestration space.