Skip to content
Back to the index

Roost

github.comInfrastructure

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 5 Oct 2026; it has been in the index since 4 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Roost is an open-source remote development workspace that exposes persistent terminals and live code diffs through a browser. It is distributed as a single Rust binary and is designed for developers running Claude Code and other coding agents on remote machines.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebCLISelf-hosted
Roost preview
Visit github.com

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Running and monitoring persistent remote coding-agent sessions without repeatedly reconnecting to terminals or manually reviewing changes.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers using Claude Code and other coding agents

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: collaboration

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cli, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Roost is a CLI tools & terminal project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on running and monitoring persistent remote coding-agent sessions without repeatedly reconnecting to terminals or manually reviewing changes. Inferred · not functionally tested: Roost is an open-source project aimed at developers using Claude Code and other coding agents. Basis unknown · not verified: Roost is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind Roost is Peter Knego. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are persistent terminals, live diffs, and browser workspace.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Persistent terminals
  • Live diffs
  • Browser workspace
  • Remote sessions
  • Rust binary
  • Coding agent support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
remote-developmentcoding-agentspersistent-terminalslive-diffs
AI capabilities
Code
Inference: Cloud API

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

AI providers
anthropic
Runs on
BrowserCLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed4 Sep · 22:02 UTC
    Show HN: Roost, a browser window into your remote coding sessions seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about Roost

What does Roost do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Roost focuses on running and monitoring persistent remote coding-agent sessions without repeatedly reconnecting to terminals or manually reviewing changes. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is Roost for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Roost is an open-source project built for developers using Claude Code and other coding agents.
Does Roost have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Roost is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Roost run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Roost runs on the web and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Roost still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 5 Oct 2026.
Who develops Roost?
Roost is developed by Peter Knego.
Is Roost open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Roost is open source under the Open Source license.

Similar projects

Closest matches by what these projects do