emdash
Emdash is the Open-Source Agentic Development Environment (🧡 YC W26). Run multiple coding agents in parallel. Use any provider.
- 6.1k stars
- 642 forks
- 99 open issues
- Language: TypeScript
- License: Apache-2.0
- updated
Install
git clone https://github.com/generalaction/emdash && cp emdash/*.md ~/.claude/agents/- Clone the repository and copy the agent .md definitions into ~/.claude/agents (or .claude/agents inside a project).
- Start a new Claude Code session to load the agents.
- Delegate work to them with the Task/Agent tool or by name.
Editor's note
Emdash is a desktop application for running multiple AI coding agents in parallel, with each task isolated in its own Git worktree and branch so that competing fixes or features never interfere with one another. It supports Claude Code alongside other CLI agents including Codex, Gemini, Amp, and GitHub Copilot, detecting installed providers automatically rather than requiring manual configuration. Users can pull issues directly from Linear, GitHub, Jira, GitLab, Asana, Monday.com, and several other project trackers, then review diffs, open pull requests, check CI status, and merge without leaving the app. Projects can run locally or on remote machines via SSH and SFTP, with credentials stored in the OS keychain. A notable privacy detail is that Emdash stores all app state in a local SQLite database and does not transmit code or chat content to its own servers. The tool targets developers who want to delegate multiple coding tasks simultaneously without manually managing separate terminal sessions or branches.
Subagents overview
What people ask about emdash
What is generalaction/emdash?
generalaction/emdash is subagents for the Claude AI ecosystem. Emdash is the Open-Source Agentic Development Environment (🧡 YC W26). Run multiple coding agents in parallel. Use any provider. It has 6.1k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-23.
How do I install emdash?
You can install emdash by cloning the repository (https://github.com/generalaction/emdash) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is generalaction/emdash safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed generalaction/emdash and assigned a Trust Score of 100/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains generalaction/emdash?
generalaction/emdash is maintained by generalaction. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-23, with 99 open issues.
Are there alternatives to emdash?
Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar subagents at /categories/agents, sorted by popularity or recent activity.