DeskCue is an open-source, local-first control center that allows developers to monitor and steer AI coding agents from a secondary device.
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It provides a browser-based dashboard to track progress, inspect file changes, view live app previews, and send prompts while agents run locally on your workstation.
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Remote steering and monitoring of local AI agents
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Live application preview and file system browsing
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Real-time notifications for agent status and approvals
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Support for Codex, Claude Code, Ollama, and LM Studio
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Local-first architecture with transient data relay
Open Source
DeskCue is currently free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license with no paid plans or checkout available.
Best for
Developers who want to monitor long-running AI coding tasks or provide feedback to agents while away from their primary development machine.
Not ideal for
Users seeking a fully managed, plug-and-play solution, as the tool currently requires manual installation from source and is in active alpha development.
DeskCue is a highly useful, developer-centric utility that bridges the gap between terminal-based AI agents and the need for remote accessibility, effectively shifting the focus from chat-based interfaces to project-centric workflows.
The project is in active alpha development with ongoing refinements to the review loop and cross-platform compatibility across Windows, Ubuntu, and macOS as of late 2026.
As of
Is DeskCue free?+
Yes - DeskCue is Open Source. DeskCue is currently free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license with no paid plans or checkout available.
Is DeskCue open source?+
Yes - DeskCue is open source. DeskCue is currently free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license with no paid plans or checkout available.
Who is DeskCue best for?+
Developers who want to monitor long-running AI coding tasks or provide feedback to agents while away from their primary development machine.
Who is DeskCue not ideal for?+
Users seeking a fully managed, plug-and-play solution, as the tool currently requires manual installation from source and is in active alpha development.
What are the best DeskCue alternatives?+
The closest DeskCue alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Pieces for Developers, agenttrace, Vibe Kanban - all listed under Developer Productivity & Workflow.
Who makes DeskCue?+
DeskCue is developed by Alexander Kornev. It is listed in the Developer Productivity & Workflow category on ai.dosa.dev.
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