A terminal AI client where everything has hooks
Plugins, multi-agent orchestration, tmux sessions, and MCP support. Open source under MIT. Built for developers who prefer to stay in the terminal. Part of the Kollabor Platform.
Install
Requires Python 3.12+. See installation guide for more options.
What's inside
A focused set of capabilities for working with LLMs in the terminal.
Hook System & Plugins
Over 30 event hooks across the entire application lifecycle. A dynamic plugin system with widget dashboard, auto-discovery, and a cross-plugin SDK.
Kollaborate Framework
Coordinate multiple AI agents in parallel across tmux sessions. 17 task types, structured lifecycle management, and a daemon that handles orchestration.
Tmux Integration
First-class tmux support with a live terminal overlay inside the CLI. Manage sessions, view agent output, and run parallel workflows without leaving your prompt.
Tool Calling & MCP
Native, XML, and streaming tool modes. Full MCP server integration with auto-discovery. A permission system lets you control exactly what tools can do.
Profiles & Permissions
Switch between Anthropic, OpenAI, Ollama, or any OpenAI-compatible provider. Granular tool permissions with four approval modes per tool.
Local-First & MIT Licensed
Conversations stored as JSONL on your machine. Resume any session, export anything. MIT licensed with no vendor lock-in.
Open source
MIT licensed. Read the source, fork it, build on it. No contributor license agreements, no proprietary extensions.
A quick look
Simple queries, slash commands, and conversation management.
What's different
Most AI CLIs are closed systems. Kollabor is designed to be extended.
| Feature | Kollab CLI | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin architecture | ||
| Multi-agent framework | ||
| Fully open source (MIT) | Partial | |
| Tmux-native agent system | ||
| Community-driven roadmap | Vendor-controlled |
Get started
Free to install, bring your own API key. Works with any OpenAI-compatible provider.
Stay updated on CLI releases
Get notified about new features and releases.