OpenRig is a local control plane that manages multi-agent coding topologies by coordinating Claude Code and Codex sessions as a single, persistent team.
It uses YAML-based specifications to define agent roles, communication edges, and pod structures, ensuring that agent context and team state survive reboots and session interruptions.
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Declarative topology management via YAML RigSpecs
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Persistent agent identity and shared memory across sessions
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Terminal-based mission control TUI for fleet monitoring
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Automated snapshot and restore for entire agent topologies
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Direct inter-agent communication via rig send, broadcast, and chatroom
Open Source
Open source under the Apache 2.0 license.
Best for
Developers running complex, multi-agent coding teams who need persistent, organized, and reproducible agent workflows across multiple terminal sessions.
Not ideal for
Users who only need a single, simple coding agent or those who prefer cloud-managed, proprietary agent platforms without local infrastructure requirements.
OpenRig is a powerful, developer-centric tool that effectively turns fragmented coding agent sessions into a cohesive, manageable, and persistent team, making it an essential utility for advanced AI-assisted software engineering.
Recent releases (v0.5.0 - v0.5.1) introduced a new terminal-based mission control TUI, a built-in context library, advanced permission policy templates, and a test system for self-verifying product behavior.
As of
Is OpenRig free?+
Yes - OpenRig is Open Source. Open source under the Apache 2.0 license.
Is OpenRig open source?+
Yes - OpenRig is open source. Open source under the Apache 2.0 license.
Who is OpenRig best for?+
Developers running complex, multi-agent coding teams who need persistent, organized, and reproducible agent workflows across multiple terminal sessions.
Who is OpenRig not ideal for?+
Users who only need a single, simple coding agent or those who prefer cloud-managed, proprietary agent platforms without local infrastructure requirements.
What are the best OpenRig alternatives?+
The closest OpenRig alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Pieces for Developers, agenttrace, Vibe Kanban - all listed under Developer Productivity & Workflow.
Who makes OpenRig?+
OpenRig is developed by Esoteric Labs. It is listed in the Developer Productivity & Workflow category on ai.dosa.dev.
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