Key takeaways
- Session-aware dashboard over tmux — sparklines, status orbs, and bell detection across every agent session
- Mobile and tablet optimized — check agent status and unblock waiting agents from your phone
- Designed for headless Linux — save money by running agents on a mini PC or Hetzner box instead of a MacBook
FAQ
What is Superterm?
Superterm is a paid tmux dashboard that shows the status of all your parallel AI coding agents on one screen, with mobile access and a logbook for tracking intent across sessions.
How much does Superterm cost?
$250/year paid upfront, with a 14-day free trial. No free tier.
Who competes with Superterm?
cmux (native Mac terminal with notifications), dmux (tmux-based multiplexer), and Emdash (GUI dashboard). For full orchestration, Tembo.
Does Superterm require a Mac?
No. Superterm is designed to run on any machine with tmux — including headless Linux servers, mini PCs, and cloud VMs. It's accessed via browser/PWA.
Executive Summary
Superterm is a commercial tmux dashboard that solves "Agentic Attention Deficit Disorder" — the problem of running many AI coding agents and losing track of which ones need attention.[1] It wraps tmux with sparklines, status orbs, bell detection, a logbook for intent tracking, and mobile access via PWA. Unlike native Mac apps, it's designed to run on any machine, including headless Linux servers.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Independent (unknown) |
| Founded | 2026 |
| Funding | Bootstrapped |
| Headquarters | Unknown |
| Pricing | $250/year |
Product Overview
Superterm sits on top of tmux and provides a browser-based dashboard for monitoring agent sessions.[1] It detects agent status (working, waiting, errored, finished) via native hooks for Claude Code, Codex, Amp, and OpenCode, or via custom superterm notify commands for shell scripts.
The Logbook feature anchors goals to each session with Now/This Week/Horizon layers, so you don't lose track of what each agent is supposed to be doing when context-switching.
Key Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Status Dashboard | Sparklines, status orbs, and bell detection across all sessions |
| Native Agent Hooks | superterm agent-setup for Claude Code, Codex, Amp, OpenCode |
| Mobile Access | Phone/tablet optimized for quick checks and unblocking agents |
| PWA Install | Dock icon, no browser chrome, full keyboard shortcuts |
| Logbook | Notes, timeline, and saved prompts per session |
| Cross-Machine | Copy/paste works across machines; browser-based |
| tmux Independent | Restart superterm without losing sessions; tmux runs independently |
Product Surfaces
| Surface | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Browser/PWA | Dashboard accessed via browser or PWA | GA |
| CLI | superterm command for setup and management | GA |
Technical Architecture
Superterm is a CLI binary that wraps tmux and serves a web dashboard.[2] Sessions run in tmux, so they persist independently of the superterm process.
Key Technical Details
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Deployment | CLI binary + web dashboard (any machine with tmux) |
| Runtime | tmux 3.0+, any Linux/macOS |
| Model(s) | None — agent-agnostic |
| Integrations | Claude Code, Codex, Amp, OpenCode (native hooks), any CLI via superterm notify |
| Open Source | No (commercial, $250/year) |
Strengths
- Headless Linux focus — Run agents on a $300 mini PC or €37/mo Hetzner server instead of a $3,900 MacBook; unique positioning in the category[1]
- Mobile access — Check and unblock agents from your phone; few competitors offer this
- Logbook for intent — Track what each agent is working toward with Now/This Week/Horizon; solves the "what was this agent doing?" problem
- tmux independence — Sessions survive superterm restarts; no lock-in to the dashboard process
- Agent-agnostic — Works with any CLI agent plus shell scripts via
superterm notify
Cautions
- Paid with no free tier — $250/year is a notable cost when most competitors are free or open source
- Not open source — Can't inspect, modify, or self-host without a license
- Unknown company — No visible team, funding, or company information; sustainability risk
- Browser-based — No native app; some developers may find the PWA approach less polished
- No worktree management — Dashboard only; doesn't manage git worktrees, branches, or merges
Pricing & Licensing
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Full Access | $250/year | All features, 14-day free trial |
Licensing model: Annual subscription.
Hidden costs: Agent CLI subscriptions are separate. Server costs if running on cloud.
Competitive Positioning
Direct Competitors
| Competitor | Differentiation |
|---|---|
| cmux | Native macOS terminal with notifications — superterm is browser-based, cross-platform, headless-friendly |
| dmux | tmux-based multiplexer with worktrees — superterm is monitoring/dashboard, not orchestration |
| Emdash | GUI dashboard with issue trackers — superterm is lighter, works on headless servers |
| Tembo | Full orchestration platform — superterm is individual monitoring layer |
When to Choose Superterm Over Alternatives
- Choose Superterm when: You run agents on headless Linux servers and need mobile monitoring
- Choose cmux when: You want a native macOS terminal with notification rings
- Choose Emdash when: You want issue tracker integration and GUI-based agent management
Ideal Customer Profile
Best fit:
- Developers running agents on headless Linux servers or cloud VMs
- Anyone wanting to monitor agents from mobile/tablet
- Power users running 10+ parallel agent sessions who need a status overview
Poor fit:
- Developers who only work from a Mac and prefer native apps
- Budget-conscious developers (free alternatives exist)
- Teams needing orchestration, not just monitoring
Viability Assessment
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Financial Health | Unknown — solo product, no visible team |
| Market Position | Niche — headless Linux + mobile monitoring |
| Innovation Pace | Unknown — no public repo to assess |
| Community/Ecosystem | Limited — no visible community |
| Long-term Outlook | Uncertain — unique positioning but unknown sustainability |
Bottom Line
Superterm carves out a unique niche: the developer who runs agents on cheap headless Linux hardware and monitors from a phone. The headless Linux pitch is genuinely differentiated — most competitors assume you're on a MacBook. But at $250/year with no open source and an unknown team, it's a bet on a single vendor.
Recommended for: Developers running agents on headless servers who need mobile monitoring.
Not recommended for: Mac-centric developers or anyone wanting open-source tooling.
Outlook: Interesting niche, but sustainability is the question. If the team is responsive and the product delivers, the headless + mobile angle could build a loyal user base.
Research by Ry Walker Research • methodology