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Crow CLI

Crow · Terminal & CLI Agents · Updated Aug 12, 2026

Crow CLI is an Agent Client Protocol (ACP) native coding agent that operates in the terminal or within ACP-compatible editors. It leverages a multi-modal ReAct loop to perform file operations, shell commands, and web searches, while maintaining persistent semantic memory across sessions via LanceDB.

Recent Updates

Recent versions introduced vision tools for image analysis, improved memory integration using LanceDB, and experimental support for a desktop client fork.

As of Aug 12, 2026

Key Features

Native ACP implementation with client capability detection
Persistent memory service using LanceDB with ColBERT and ColPali embeddings
Built-in MCP toolserver supporting terminal access, file manipulation, and web interaction
Task-based cancellation and conversation compaction for long-running workflows
Support for multi-modal inputs including vision for whiteboard and image analysis

Who It's For

✓ Best For

Developers who want an ACP-native, self-hosted coding assistant that provides cross-session semantic memory and works seamlessly within modern editors like Zed.

✗ Not Ideal For

Users who prefer a zero-configuration, fully managed SaaS agent or those who do not wish to manage local infrastructure like Docker containers.

Pricing

Open Source

The tool is open-source under the MIT license and is free to use, though users must provide their own LLM API keys and maintain local services like Docker for memory and search.

Verdict

Crow CLI is a highly extensible, powerful tool for developers seeking a transparent, local-first agent framework that prioritizes session persistence and standard-compliant agent communication.