nimbalyst
Nimbalyst - The open-source visual workspace for Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode. Run multiple coding agents in parallel, edit their work visually in markdown, mockups, and diagrams, and track tasks. Free, MIT-licensed desktop app for macOS, Windows, Linux, with mobile companion for iOS and Android.
- 2k stars
- 315 forks
- 812 open issues
- Language: TypeScript
- License: MIT
- updated
Install
git clone https://github.com/nimbalyst/nimbalyst && cp nimbalyst/*.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.
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Author animated technical explainer diagrams as .anim.json files for Nimbalyst's Animation editor. Use when the user wants to animate a diagram, show how a system/protocol/algorithm behaves over time, build a motion explainer, or turn a static architecture diagram into something that plays.
Author Nimbalyst Project Canvas boards (.canvas files) — an infinite canvas whose cards are live editors for real workspace files and shared documents, arranged spatially and wired with edges. Use when the user asks for a canvas, a board, a spatial layout of documents or mockups, a flow of screens, or a workspace overview.
Create visual data models for database schemas using Nimbalyst's DataModelLM editor. Use when the user wants to design a data model, database schema, entity relationship diagram, or Prisma schema.
Run E2E tests in a dev container for isolated, reproducible test execution. Use proactively when asked to run Playwright tests, E2E tests, or when in a worktree. Handles the full Docker container lifecycle automatically.
Create diagrams and visual drawings using Excalidraw (.excalidraw files). Use when the user wants flowcharts, architecture diagrams, system diagrams, sketches, or any visual diagram. For database schemas and entity relationship diagrams, use the DataModelLM extension instead.
Build, install, and hot-reload Nimbalyst extensions using MCP tools. Use when developing, testing, or iterating on Nimbalyst extensions.
Help the user file a bug report or feature request for Nimbalyst. Activates when the user opens the in-app feedback flow or runs /feedback:bug-report or /feedback:feature-request. Coordinates evidence gathering, anonymization, and posting to GitHub Issues.
Create git commits using Nimbalyst's interactive commit proposal widget. ONLY use when the user explicitly clicks "Commit with AI" button or asks for "smart commit". For regular commit requests, use standard git commands instead.
Investigate a problem and align on the right next step before implementing.
Investigate a Nimbalyst performance problem (freeze, lag, idle CPU, slow op, memory growth) with measured evidence before proposing a fix.
Create visual UX mockups using HTML/CSS files (.mockup.html). Use when the user wants to design UI, wireframes, visual layouts, or plan features visually.
Create structured plan documents and track work items using YAML frontmatter. Use when the user wants to plan a feature, track progress, log bugs/tasks/ideas, or organize project work.
Analyze PostHog usage data with correct filters, timelines, and caveats.
Subagents overview
What people ask about nimbalyst
What is nimbalyst/nimbalyst?
nimbalyst/nimbalyst is subagents for the Claude AI ecosystem. Nimbalyst - The open-source visual workspace for Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode. Run multiple coding agents in parallel, edit their work visually in markdown, mockups, and diagrams, and track tasks. Free, MIT-licensed desktop app for macOS, Windows, Linux, with mobile companion for iOS and Android. It has 2k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-23.
How do I install nimbalyst?
You can install nimbalyst by cloning the repository (https://github.com/nimbalyst/nimbalyst) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is nimbalyst/nimbalyst safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed nimbalyst/nimbalyst and assigned a Trust Score of 97/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains nimbalyst/nimbalyst?
nimbalyst/nimbalyst is maintained by nimbalyst. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-23, with 812 open issues.
Are there alternatives to nimbalyst?
Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar subagents at /categories/agents, sorted by popularity or recent activity.