v3.1.11 — Now Cross-Platform

Agentic engineering
platform.

Ship Faster With Every AI Agent

Claude Code for architecture. Gemini for research. Codex for tests. Each AI has strengths — Beam lets you run them side by side, each with its own task, with shared memory across every session. You could set this up yourself. But it's already built.

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Built for the way you work

Beam workspace with project overview and multi-agent layout
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The Level Up

Every agent has strengths.
Run them together.

Claude Code is great at architecture. Gemini is fast at research. Codex nails test generation. Stop using one agent for everything — give each a focused task and let them work in parallel.

Claude Code

Architecture · Refactoring

Best for complex multi-file changes, system design, and deep codebase understanding.

Gemini CLI

Research · Exploration

Fast context windows, strong at code search, documentation, and broad exploration tasks.

Codex CLI

Tests · Boilerplate

Great at test generation, repetitive scaffolding, and focused single-file tasks.

Beam running multiple AI agents side by side

Three agents, three tasks, one shared project memory — all running simultaneously

AI Memory

Unified & Persistent Memory.

Every AI agent remembers your projects, preferences, and context — across every session.

"Wait, what framework are we using again?"
"I don't have context on your project architecture..."
~/YourProject.md loaded. I'm up to speed on the project context.
1

Click "Install Project Memory"

One click in the toolbar sends a prompt to your active agent telling it to read the project memory file at ~/ProjectName.md

Toolbar → Install Project Memory
2

Full context, instantly

The agent reads your architecture, conventions, key files, and past decisions. No copy-paste, no manual setup — just click and go.

Automatic context loading
3

Save as you work

Click "Save Project Memory" to tell the agent to update the memory file. The next session starts even smarter.

Toolbar → Save Project Memory
AI agent reading project memory bank in Beam

Agent reads project memory on startup

Architecture, conventions, build commands — all loaded automatically.

Memory Prompts manager in Beam

Memory Manager

View and edit memory files for all projects.

Claude Code reading project memory file in Beam

Memory loaded, ready to build

Claude reads your project context on startup — then you just start building.

Editable memory content in Beam

Edit memory inline

View and edit the raw memory file directly in Beam.

u/Kooky-Emergency-8938
Ran into the same wall. Memory persistence between sessions is the #1 thing that actually makes agents useful long-term. Nice that you packaged it as a setup tool too — onboarding people to Claude Code is its own challenge.
Interoperable Memory

Per-project memory.
Plain Markdown. On disk.

Beam stores memory as plain Markdown on your filesystem. Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw all read and write the same file. Switch agents mid-project without losing context.

~/
ProjectName.md
Plain Markdown on disk
Claude Code
reads & writes
OpenAI Codex
reads & writes
OpenClaw
reads & writes
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Switch agents freely

Start with Claude Code, finish with Codex. The memory file carries all context forward regardless of which agent you use.

📂

Just a file on disk

No cloud sync, no proprietary format, no vendor lock-in. It's a Markdown file in your home directory that you own and control.

🧱

Stable & portable

Works offline. Survives app updates. Copy it to a new machine, share it with teammates, or version it in git.

What Developers Say
Each AI has its own things it's good at, so when you combine them and give each its own small task, it's a level up.
Beam user via survey
what people are saying
CM
Charles McDowell IV @charlesmcdowell
The setup friction is real. Most non-technical people bounce before they even see what agents can do for them.
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Beam Team @getbeam_dev
Definitely! I helped a friend recently (non-technical) start chatting with Claude Code. They were close to not going through all the steps because they weren't familiar with the terminal.
u/rjyo
The thesis is spot on. I have been living in terminal-first workflows for AI coding and the session management problem is real. Twenty tabs named zsh is exactly what happens when you run Claude Code agents across a few projects.
u/Lazy_Firefighter5353
Turning a support conversation into a product is usually a good signal that the pain is real.
u/PositionSalty7411
This looks awesome! Making AI tools actually easy for beginners is such a game-changer — definitely bookmarking Beam.

Works seamlessly with

Claude Code
Wispr Flow
OpenAI CLI
GitHub CLI
npm
Docker
kubectl
Any CLI
Claude Code
Wispr Flow
OpenAI CLI
GitHub CLI
npm
Docker
kubectl
Any CLI
Honest Question

“I could just use tmux.”

You absolutely could. You know your way around iTerm2, tmux panes, shell scripts. But here's what you'd be building yourself:

What you need
DIY
Beam
1-click agent install (Claude, Gemini, Codex)
Persistent project memory across sessions
Save & restore workspace layouts per project
Named tabs, subwindows, split panes
Manual
Shared memory file across all agents
Quick switcher across all projects (⌘K)
50+ keyboard shortcuts out of the box
Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux
Varies

You could stitch all of this together with tmux configs, shell scripts, and a weekend of yak-shaving. Or you could download Beam and start building in 30 seconds.

Download for macOS
Guides & Use Cases

How developers use Beam

Level up your terminal workflow with these guides.

🧠
New in v3.1.11

AI Agent Memory Management: Persistent Context for Every Session

AI agents forget everything between sessions. Beam v3.1.11 gives every agent persistent project memory — architecture, conventions, and decisions loaded automatically on startup.

Context Engineering for AI Agents: Why Prompt Engineering Is Dead

The paradigm shift from crafting single prompts to designing full information context — tools, memory, APIs, and history — for your AI agents.

TrendingNew in v3.1.11

Claude Code Hooks: 15 Automations to Set Up

Auto-format, block dangerous commands, git snapshots, and 12 more hook automations.

Claude CodeTutorial

Devin vs Claude Code vs Codex

Which AI coding agent actually ships? SWE-bench scores, pricing, and workflows compared.

Comparison2026

Karpathy’s Phase Change

Why AI coding agents “started working” in late 2025 and the discipline that emerged.

TrendingAnalysis

9 Parallel Subagents for Code Review

Security, performance, style, tests, and 5 more reviewers running simultaneously.

TutorialClaude Code

CLAUDE.md Masterclass

The 200-line rule, imperative voice, and memory hierarchy that actually works.

Claude CodeGuide

Cut Agent Token Costs by 65%

Prompt caching, model routing, and context compression for production fleets.

TutorialCost

The Bloomberg Productivity Panic

What AI agents mean for salaries, careers, and the orchestrator path.

TrendingCareers

Lost-in-the-Middle: Why Agents Forget

The U-shaped accuracy curve and how to keep agents sharp mid-session.

TutorialAI Agents

How to Run Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and Codex Side by Side (And Why You Should)

Each AI agent has different strengths. Run them together and assign each a focused task for a massive productivity boost.

Multi-AgentGuide

I Used tmux for 10 Years. Here’s Why I Switched.

tmux is great — until you’re running 5 AI agents with persistent memory.

Comparisontmux

Claude vs Gemini vs Codex: When to Use Each

A practitioner’s guide to picking the right AI agent for every task.

ComparisonGuide

Multi-Agent Orchestration for Solo Developers

A practical guide to decomposing tasks across multiple AI agents.

Multi-AgentPractical

The Persistent Memory Pattern

How to make AI agents remember everything across sessions.

MemoryPattern

Beam Now Supports Gemini CLI — Auto-Install Any AI Agent in One Click

Beam v3.1.11 adds Gemini CLI support with one-click auto-install for all AI coding agents.

BeamNew

Spotify’s Best Developers Haven’t Written Code Since December

Their Honk system uses Claude Code to ship features from a phone on the morning commute. 50+ features, zero lines of code.

TrendingEnterprise

The Vibe Coding Honeymoon Is Over

Six months in, the cracks are showing. Here’s what comes next.

TrendingAnalysis

Vibe Coding Security: 2.74x More Vulns

The 10-point checklist to ship AI-generated code safely.

SecurityGuide

Linus Torvalds Was Right

“Horrible for maintenance” — then he used it himself.

TrendingOpinion

Lovable: $0 to $300M ARR in 12 Months

What the fastest-growing vibe coding tool tells us about the market.

BusinessTrending

My Agentic Engineering Setup (2026) — Video Walkthrough

Watch how I use Beam for persistent AI agent memory, project organization, and terminal workflows.

VideoBeam

Beam on Windows: Agentic Engineering

Set up Beam on Windows for multi-agent AI coding workflows.

WindowsAgents

Vibe Coding on Windows 2026

The complete vibe coding stack for Windows developers.

WindowsVibe

Terminal > IDE on Windows

Why your terminal matters more than VS Code for agentic engineering.

WindowsWorkflow

Beam on Linux: AI Workflow

Set up Beam on Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch for AI-powered development.

LinuxSetup

From Vibe Coding to Agentic Engineering

Karpathy declared vibe coding passé. Agentic engineering is the new paradigm.

TrendingEvolution

Xcode 26.3 Agentic Coding

Apple added Claude Agent and Codex directly into Xcode.

XcodeApple
5.3CCvs

GPT-5.3 Codex vs Claude Code

Both released same day. Speed, context, pricing compared.

ComparisonGPT-5.3

Complete Guide to MCP Servers 2026

Google, Apple, and 50+ integrations. The universal AI standard.

MCPGuide

Anthropic's Agentic Coding Trends

8 shifts reshaping how software gets built in 2026.

AnthropicTrends
CCCuOC

Claude Code vs Cursor vs OpenCode

Terminal vs IDE vs open-source. The definitive comparison.

Comparison2026

Multi-Agent Coding Orchestration

Agent Teams and patterns for multi-agent coordination.

Multi-AgentAdvanced

Are AI Coding Tools Getting Worse?

The HN/Reddit backlash explained. What's really happening.

TrendingAnalysis

Setting Up Beam for Claude Code

Workspaces for each project, saved layouts for instant restoration, and keyboard shortcuts for maximum productivity.

TutorialClaude Code

Organizing Claude Code Sessions

One workspace per project. Frontend Claude Code in one place, backend in another. Save and restore instantly.

Claude CodeProductivity
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Interoperable Memory Across AI Agents

One Markdown file. Every agent reads and writes it. Switch between Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw without losing context.

MemoryMulti-Agent

Agentic Coding Workflow Setup

Step-by-step guide to setting up agentic workflows.

TutorialWorkflow
🎨

The Perfect Vibe Coding Setup

Stay in the zone. Split panes for dev server + AI agent. Quick switcher means you never break flow.

Vibe CodingFlow State
✏️

How to Rename Terminal Windows on macOS

Double-click to rename. Give terminals meaningful names like "API Server" or "Frontend Dev."

macOS TipsWorkflow

Voice-Controlled Coding with Wispr Flow

Speak your intent, let Claude write the code, keep everything organized in separate workspaces.

Wispr FlowVoice Coding

How to Install OpenClaw

Complete guide: installation, setup, and managing multiple OpenClaw sessions across accounts.

OpenClawSetup Guide

How to Use OpenAI Codex on Mac

Install Codex CLI, configure it, and use Beam to organize multiple sessions side by side.

OpenAI CodexmacOS
🏆

Best Terminal App for AI Coding in 2026

Terminal.app, iTerm2, Warp, Ghostty, tmux, and Beam compared for AI-powered development.

ComparisonBest of 2026
⚔️

Claude Code vs Cursor vs Codex

Strengths, weaknesses, pricing, and ideal workflows — pick the best tool or use all three.

ComparisonClaude Code

Organize OpenAI Codex CLI Sessions

Workspaces, tabs, and saved layouts to keep your Codex CLI workflow clean across projects.

OpenAI CodexWorkflow

Claude Code + Codex Together

Run both AI agents on one project with shared memory and organized workspaces.

Multi-AgentWorkflow

Manage Multiple Claude Code Sessions

Handle 5+ Claude Code sessions across 3+ projects without losing track.

Claude CodeScale

Build a Website with Claude Code

Step-by-step tutorial: describe your site, watch Claude build it, deploy in 30 minutes.

TutorialWeb Dev

Claude Code for API Development

Build REST APIs faster: endpoint design, route generation, testing, and deployment with AI.

TutorialBackend

Switch from Cursor to Claude Code

What you gain, what changes, and how Beam replaces Cursor's IDE organization.

MigrationCursor

Vibe Coding Mac Setup 2026

The complete stack: Beam + Claude Code + Wispr Flow + your editor. 15-minute setup.

Setup GuidemacOS

Claude Code with Docker

Organize AI agents alongside containers, compose, and logs in labeled tabs.

DockerDevOps

Claude Code Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

Every keyboard shortcut and power-user tip for Claude Code + Beam in one place.

Cheat SheetProductivity

Debug with Claude Code

Stack traces, runtime errors, logic bugs — the practical AI debugging workflow.

DebuggingWorkflow

AI Coding for Solo Developers

Ship like a team of three. The complete workflow for indie hackers using AI agents.

Solo DevWorkflow

The CLAUDE.md Guide

Give AI agents persistent project memory. What to put in CLAUDE.md and why it matters.

MemoryGuide

Claude Code for React Development

Generate components, write hooks, refactor state management, and test — all with AI.

ReactTutorial

Claude Code for Python & Data Science

Generate scripts, analyze data, build pipelines, and manage experiments with AI.

PythonData Science

Refactor Legacy Code with Claude Code

Break apart monoliths, modernize patterns, add types, and improve test coverage safely.

RefactoringLegacy Code

Write Tests with Claude Code

Unit, integration, and E2E tests that cover edge cases. Go from 0% to 80% coverage fast.

TestingWorkflow

Code Review with Claude Code

Catch bugs, spot anti-patterns, and review PRs — whether solo or on a team.

Code ReviewQuality
CoCCvs

Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot

Autocomplete vs agentic coding. An honest comparison for 2026.

ComparisonCopilot

Beam vs Warp

Session organization, AI features, pricing — which terminal for AI coding?

ComparisonWarp

AI Pair Programming Best Practices

10 practices that separate 2x developers from 10x developers using AI agents.

Best Practices2026

Claude Code for Next.js

Server Components, App Router, server actions, Prisma, and deployment with AI.

Next.jsTutorial
TS

Migrate to TypeScript with Claude Code

File-by-file conversion, type inference, and strict mode — without breaking your app.

TypeScriptMigration

Claude Code + Git Workflows

Merge conflicts, rebasing, commit messages, branch management, and PR workflows.

GitWorkflow

Automate Tasks with Claude Code

Scripts, CLI tools, data pipelines, and cron jobs — automate the tedious work.

AutomationScripts

Write Documentation with Claude Code

READMEs, API docs, architecture guides, and changelogs — let AI write the first draft.

DocumentationWorkflow

Claude Code for Open Source

Understand unfamiliar codebases, fix bugs, and submit quality PRs — faster.

Open SourceContributing

Claude Code for DevOps & CI/CD

GitHub Actions, Dockerfiles, Terraform, Kubernetes — generate configs with AI.

DevOpsCI/CD

Complete Guide to Beam Workspaces

Everything about workspaces, tabs, panes, layouts, and keyboard shortcuts.

BeamDeep Dive

How to Use Claude Code Agent Teams

Run parallel Claude Code agents that coordinate autonomously on complex tasks.

Agent TeamsOpus 4.6

Set Up Claude Code in Xcode 26

Apple's Xcode 26.3 integrates the Claude Agent SDK. Here's the setup guide.

XcodeiOS

Agentic Engineering: Beyond Vibe Coding

Karpathy's new paradigm: orchestrating AI agents instead of prompting them.

TrendingConcepts

Claude Opus 4.6: What's New for Devs

Agent teams, 1M context, 128K output, adaptive thinking — everything that changed.

New ReleaseFeb 2026

Best AI Coding Tool 2026: The Comparison

Claude Code vs Cursor vs Copilot — pricing, features, benchmarks compared.

ComparisonTop Pick
YES

Should You Learn to Code in 2026?

41% of code is AI-generated. Here's why learning still matters more than ever.

CareerOpinion

Multi-Agent AI Coding Workflows

Parallel, pipeline, and specialist patterns for orchestrating AI agents.

Multi-AgentAdvanced

Claude Code 2.1 Features

Agent Teams, 1M context, and 16 features you missed.

New ReleaseClaude Code

Claude Code for Go Development

The complete Go workflow: structs, interfaces, table-driven tests, concurrency, and microservices — all in Beam.

Go/GolangTutorial

Build a CLI Tool with Go & Claude Code

Scaffold a cobra CLI, add commands, cross-compile, and distribute via Homebrew — all with AI assistance.

Go/GolangCLI Tools

Go Microservices in Beam: 5 Services, One Screen

One workspace per service. Quick Switcher to jump between them. The sanity-saving microservices workflow.

Go/GolangMicroservices

Go Testing with Claude Code: The Deep Dive

Table-driven tests, benchmarks, fuzz testing, race detection, and coverage — the complete Go testing workflow.

Go/GolangTesting

Claude Code for Rust Development

Cargo workflows, ownership patterns, async Rust, CLI tools, and testing — the complete Rust workflow in Beam.

RustTutorial

Kubernetes Terminal Workflow in Beam

Organize kubectl, helm, and terraform across dev, staging, and prod clusters. Never run commands in the wrong context again.

KubernetesDevOps

Neovim + Claude Code + Beam Workflow

The terminal-native AI development setup. Keyboard-first coding for developers who live in the terminal.

NeovimWorkflow
FAQ

Common questions

Beam is a full terminal emulator – it runs your shell (zsh, bash, fish) directly, just like Terminal.app or iTerm2. It uses SwiftTerm for terminal emulation. The "organizer" part refers to features layered on top: subwindows, tabs, split panes, and layouts that help you manage multiple terminal sessions. You don't need another terminal app – Beam replaces Terminal.app entirely.
Yes! Since Beam is a full terminal emulator, you can run anything you'd run in Terminal.app or iTerm – tmux, vim, ssh, and all your favorite CLI tools work out of the box.
Warp is a feature-rich modern terminal with AI, blocks, and collaboration. Beam is a lightweight organizer focused on one thing: managing lots of terminal sessions across projects. Beam's "subwindows" let you group terminals by project, and layouts let you save/restore your entire workspace. Beam Pro is $10/month — less than most dev tool subscriptions.
iTerm2 and Ghostty are excellent terminals with tabs and split panes. Beam adds a layer above that: subwindows – separate floating windows within the app that you can organize by project. Save your entire arrangement as a layout, then restore it instantly when switching contexts. The quick switcher (⌘P) searches across all subwindows, tabs, and layouts. Read the full comparison →
If you have tmux/zellij configured just right, you might not need Beam. But if you want similar organization without the config overhead: Beam works out of the box with native macOS UI. No prefix keys, no .tmux.conf, no learning curve. Actual floating windows you can drag and resize. Read the full comparison →
Not at all. With one-click AI agent launching, you can start Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or OpenClaw without any setup. Just right-click, pick an agent, and start describing what you want to build in plain English. The AI writes the code for you.
Yes — it's a first-class experience. Right-click any terminal and select Claude Code from the AI Agents menu. Beam auto-detects whether Claude Code is installed and sets it up for you if it isn't. Read the full setup guide →
Yes — same one-click experience. Right-click, select OpenAI Codex, and Beam handles the rest. You can run Codex and Claude Code side by side in separate subwindows. Read the Codex setup guide →
Yes. Just right-click a terminal, select OpenClaw from the AI Agents menu, and you're running. No npm commands, no config files, no PATH setup. Read the OpenClaw guide →
Yes — anything you can run in Terminal.app or iTerm2, you can run in Beam. SSH into servers, run Docker containers, compile code, use vim, pipe commands — it's your terminal, with no guardrails.
Full control. Beam doesn't intercept your commands, modify your shell, or inject anything into your workflow. The AI agent features are optional — if you just want a well-organized terminal with subwindows and layouts, that's what you get.
Not currently. Terminal apps need unsandboxed access to be useful, which Apple doesn't allow in the App Store. Beam has a built-in update checker that notifies you when new versions are available.
Windows SmartScreen flags apps that don't have an Extended Validation (EV) code signing certificate — which costs $300–600/year. This is common for indie developer tools. Beam is safe to install: just click "More info" then "Run anyway." This is a one-time prompt. Read the full Windows install guide →
Beam is a paid product, and keeping it closed source is how I sustain development as a solo developer. That said, Beam stays completely out of your way – no telemetry, no phoning home, and experienced developers have full freedom to use it however they like alongside their existing tools and workflows. If you prefer open-source terminal tools, tmux and zellij are excellent options.
A native macOS app built with Swift and SwiftUI (not Electron), priced to sustain ongoing development and new features. $10/month is less than most dev tool subscriptions, and you can cancel anytime. The free tier is fully functional – 1 subwindow, 1 layout, unlimited tabs – so you can use Beam without paying.
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Why we built this

I was helping a friend get up and running with Claude Code. She had a lot of questions and didn't know what the terminal was or how to use it. After that conversation, I decided to make a tool to help anyone easily use Claude Code, and other agents. That's how Beam was born. I use it every day myself.

The Beam Team

Built by indie developers who use AI agents every day

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♪ ♫ ♩ ALMOST DONE! D R E A M B U I L D E N J O Y D R E A M B U I L D E N J O Y z z z

From the spark of an idea to shipping something real — Beam is where it all comes together.

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Imagine anything

Start with an idea

Open a new project, name it, and let your imagination set the direction. Beam gives every idea a home from day one.

02
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Ship with AI agents

Build it for real

Launch Claude Code, Codex, or OpenClaw in one click. Your agents remember everything. Split panes, tabs, full power.

03
Love what you made

Watch it take off

Every project saved, every session remembered. Come back tomorrow and pick up exactly where you left off.