# Harp — AI Coding Tool Review & Pricing

> Open-source, unofficial macOS fork of the Warp terminal that replaces the tab bar with a sidebar for running many Claude Code and Codex agents side by side, showing which session is working, waiting for you or done.

Source: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/harp · Updated Nov 5, 2026 · Category: AI-Native Terminals · Published by dosa.dev

## At a glance

- **Tool**: Harp
- **Company**: Dominik Martin
- **Category**: [AI-Native Terminals](https://ai.dosa.dev/category/ai-terminals)
- **Pricing model**: Open Source
- **Official website**: https://github.com/dominikmartn/harp

## Key features

- Sidebar rows show working, needs-you, done and background-work states per agent
- Bundled Claude Code status plugin, with nothing installed into ~/.claude
- Codex status read from the agent's terminal title and session logs
- Named tab groups that persist through tmux integration
- Limit rings for Claude and Codex plan usage, extensible via a JSON file
- Signed DMG with background self-updates from GitHub releases
- Runs next to Warp with its own bundle id and ~/.harp settings

## Pricing

**Model**: Open Source

Free and open-source (AGPL-3.0). Harp adds no servers of its own; upstream Warp AI and cloud features follow Warp's own terms.

## Who it is for

- **Best for**: macOS developers who already like Warp and juggle several Claude Code or Codex sessions, wanting to see at a glance which agent needs attention.
- **Not ideal for**: Linux or Windows users, people who want an officially supported Warp build, or agents other than Claude Code and Codex.

## Verdict

A focused, polished take on agent-aware tabs for Warp fans on macOS; young and single-maintainer, so treat it as an early unofficial fork.

## Recent updates

v0.1.7 and v0.1.8 (Oct 29, 2026) turned agent status on out of the box for Claude Code and Codex and show when Codex is waiting on you.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harp free?

Yes - Harp is Open Source. Free and open-source (AGPL-3.0). Harp adds no servers of its own; upstream Warp AI and cloud features follow Warp's own terms.

### Is Harp open source?

Yes - Harp is open source. Free and open-source (AGPL-3.0). Harp adds no servers of its own; upstream Warp AI and cloud features follow Warp's own terms.

### Who is Harp best for?

macOS developers who already like Warp and juggle several Claude Code or Codex sessions, wanting to see at a glance which agent needs attention.

### Who is Harp not ideal for?

Linux or Windows users, people who want an officially supported Warp build, or agents other than Claude Code and Codex.

### What are the best Harp alternatives?

The closest Harp alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Warp, Wave, TermRover - all listed under AI-Native Terminals.

### Who makes Harp?

Harp is developed by Dominik Martin. It is listed in the AI-Native Terminals category on ai.dosa.dev.

## Top alternatives

- [Warp](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/warp) (Freemium) — Developers who want to integrate AI-driven coding agents directly into their terminal workflow to manage complex, multi-step tasks and collaborate on shared development projects.
- [Wave](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/wave) (Freemium) — Developers performing data-heavy, multi-faceted tasks such as SSH-based infrastructure debugging, log analysis, and dashboard-building, where visualizing multiple terminal, file, and web outputs simultaneously is beneficial.
- [TermRover](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/termrover) (Freemium) — Developers who need to manage remote tmux or Herdr sessions, interact with CLI coding agents (like Claude Code or Codex), and maintain reliable connections via Mosh on a mobile device.
- [uniTerm](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/uniterm) (Open Source) — Developers and system administrators needing a unified interface for remote server management, database querying, and complex automated shell tasks.
- [cmux](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/cmux) (Freemium) — macOS developers running multiple AI coding agents who need clear visibility into session states and notification alerts.
- [Corgi](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/corgi) (Open Source) — Developers who manage multiple AI coding agents in parallel and want to consolidate their activity, context, and terminal persistence into a single view.
- Full alternatives guide: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/harp/alternatives