AI Developer Tools
Shikigami
Run multiple AI coding agents in parallel on isolated git worktrees with a full editor and built-in developer tools.
Shikigami
What is Shikigami?
Shikigami is a free, native desktop IDE that lets you run multiple AI coding agents (Claude Code and Codex) simultaneously, each in its own git worktree, with an integrated editor, database browser, Docker support, and session persistence.
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How to use Shikigami?
- 1Download and install Shikigami for macOS or Linux.
- 2Launch the app and add a workspace (your project directory).
- 3Click "Add Agent" and choose a name, engine (Claude Code or Codex), and reasoning effort.
- 4Each agent runs in its own isolated git worktree; monitor progress in the agent grid.
- 5Review changes in the built-in editor, diff viewer, database browser, and Docker panel.
- 6Resume or quit sessions anytime; they reattach where you left off.
Shikigami Key Features
- Run up to 8 agents in parallel, each in its own git worktree
- Supports Claude Code and OpenAI Codex as agent runtimes
- Full Monaco-based code editor with code intelligence for PHP and TypeScript
- Built-in database browser for MySQL and Redis (read-only)
- Docker Compose integration: view services, logs, and container shells
- Persistent sessions: quit and resume agents without losing state
- Desktop notifications when agent needs input or completes
- Terminal per agent with a real PTY
- Git history, blame, and GPG-signed commits integrated
Shikigami Use Cases
- Parallel feature development: one agent per branch
- Long-running migrations that can be paused and resumed
- Parallel bug triage: an agent per failing test
- Hands-on coding while an agent handles repetitive tasks
- Reviewing and merging multiple agent-generated diffs
Shikigami Pricing & Free Credits
Shikigami currently operates on a Free model.
This tool is completely free to use
Shikigami Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free to use with no restrictions
- Agents run in isolated git worktrees, avoiding conflicts
- Sessions are saved and resumable
- Integrated editor with code intelligence, diffs, git, databases, and Docker
- Supports both Claude Code and Codex
Cons
- Currently in beta with rough edges
- Only available for macOS and Linux (no Windows version)
- Requires Claude Code or Codex CLI to be installed separately
- Single developer maintaining the project
What is Shikigami best for?
- Developers who use Claude Code or Codex and want to run multiple agents simultaneously
- Teams working on multiple features or bug fixes in parallel
- Solo developers wanting to offload tasks to AI while maintaining control