No signal event on file yet — status is unknown, not "quiet".
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | — | unknown | — |
| Self-hostable | — | unknown | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | free | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
Its deep integration of AI agents with a native terminal, combined with real-time visibility and session persistence, makes it a standout tool for AI-powered development workflows.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“Roost is a free, native macOS terminal built around AI coding agents.”— description
FAQ
What is Roost?
Roost is a native macOS terminal that lets developers run multiple AI coding agents in parallel, track their progress in real time, and resume sessions after quitting.
What does Roost do?
To run and monitor multiple AI coding agents simultaneously while writing code, tracking their progress and maintaining session state.
Why does Roost matter?
Its deep integration of AI agents with a native terminal, combined with real-time visibility and session persistence, makes it a standout tool for AI-powered development workflows.
How much does Roost cost?
Free
Is Roost free?
Yes — Roost has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
How popular is Roost?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 2 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-04).
What are the best Roost alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: deepseek-harness, gemini-cli, Codédex, LLM Gateway, oh-my-openagent, goose.