Actions
Save shell commands and agent prompts as reusable templates. Run them in any workspace from the toolbar.
First-class support for every major CLI agent
- Claude Code
- Codex CLI
- OpenCode
- Gemini CLI
- + any CLI agent
Every agent's status at a glance
Launch an isolated agent in seconds
Switch seamlessly between your workspaces
See the changes your agents are making
Review every change before opening a PR
Monaco-powered file & diff editor with split and unified modes. Roll back individual files, follow changes live as the agent works, or compare against any branch.
More to explore
Built like a real tool, not a wrapper.
Content & File Search
Fuzzy file search and full-text content search powered by fzf and ripgrep, with instant highlighted matches.
Network Sandboxing
Run agents inside Baton's Lima VM with no permission prompts. Allowlist the domains they can reach and block every other outbound connection.
Commit History
Browse commit history for any workspace. Per-commit diffs with file-level change stats in the built-in diff viewer.
File Editor
Full file tree with a built-in Monaco code editor. Browse and edit files without leaving Baton.
Workspace Setup
Define per-project setup steps — copy files, install dependencies, run commands. New workspaces start ready to go.
Built-in MCP server
Agents can spawn Baton workspaces and run tasks in parallel from inside their own conversation.
Smart Notifications
Workspace cards badge the moment an agent finishes, errors, or asks for input. Optional sound cues too.
Built-in Git GUI
Fetch, pull, rebase, and push branches directly from the toolbar. Once your agent is done, open a Pull Request to GitHub or GitLab with a single click.
Git Blame
Line-by-line blame annotations in the editor gutter. Click any entry to jump to that commit in the history view.
File History
Right-click any file to browse every commit that changed it. Per-commit diffs with
line stats — renames tracked automatically via git log --follow.
Terminal Tabs & Splits
Multiple terminals per workspace with tabs and split panes. Search output, multi-line input, drag-and-drop reordering.
Workspace Archiving
Archive or delete finished workspaces. Batch operations and drag-and-drop reordering across projects.
Custom Agent Commands
Configure your own agent commands and startup scripts. Use any tool that runs in a terminal.
Multi-Window
Open multiple windows and move workspaces between them. Spread work across monitors or keep different projects in separate windows.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Fully customizable shortcuts for workspace navigation, terminal tabs, pane splits, and file operations. Reset to defaults any time.
Themes & Customization
Dark mode with 11 accent colors or a custom hex. Customize terminal ANSI colors and fonts. Changes apply instantly.
Voice Dictation
Double-tap ⌘ or Ctrl to dictate prompts into any terminal or workspace dialog. Powered by NVIDIA Parakeet — runs fully offline in 25 languages, audio never leaves your machine.
FAQ
Common questions
Your code never leaves your computer. Baton runs locally with no accounts required. The one optional cloud feature is AI-generated workspace titles and branch names — enabled by default, easy to turn off in settings. When on, your first prompt (not code) is routed to one of a few highly trusted providers that don't train on your data: Google Vertex, Google AI Studio, Mistral, or DeepInfra. Inference cost is on us — no API key needed. Baton never stores your prompts. You can also bring your own key or disable this entirely. The AI agents you run (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) connect to their own APIs directly, same as if you ran them in any other terminal.
Any agent that runs in a terminal. Claude Code, Codex CLI, OpenCode, and Gemini CLI have first-class support with features like smart notifications and one-click MCP setup. You can also configure any custom command — if it runs in a shell, it works in Baton.
Yes. Every workspace is backed by a real directory on disk with a built-in shortcut to open it directly in VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or Xcode. You can also point any other editor at the worktree path. Baton manages the git branches and agent orchestration; your IDE handles editing.
You're in full control. Archive a workspace to hide it from the sidebar, or delete it to remove the worktree and branch from disk. You can also push the branch and open a PR before cleaning up. Worktrees are standard git worktrees — nothing proprietary.
Every feature, every agent, every tool — and you can create as many workspaces as you want. The only limit on the free tier is 4 running concurrently; stop one to start another, or activate a paid license to run unlimited workspaces in parallel. Choose monthly ($19/mo), yearly ($79/yr), or a one-time lifetime license ($99). Yearly and lifetime include a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Baton gives every agent its own git worktree — a separate working directory with its own branch — so agents can't step on each other's work. On top of that, you get a clean GUI to organize everything: live status indicators, a built-in diff viewer, file viewer, content search, commit history, seamless PR creation, and keyboard shortcuts that make common operations fast and effortless.
Yes, Git must be installed on your system. Baton uses your local Git installation to create and manage worktrees.
Start your first workspace in 30 seconds
Free to use, all features included. Upgrade only to run more than 4 workspaces in parallel.