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Cockpit vs xtty

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Cockpit compared with xtty
Detail Cockpitxtty logo xtty
What it doesHumanity's last productivity app Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree to download and use. No subscription or server costs. Users pay their model provider directly for Claude Code or Codex usage. Free with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
Key features
  • AI task initiation with Claude Code or Codex
  • Attention view for tasks needing user input
  • Full version history for agent-generated files
  • Document rendering for Word, web pages, and images
  • Comment, explain, or spin off workflows
  • Task reminders with date and time
  • Integration with company tools and connections
  • Custom plugin support for document viewers
  • Local operation with no cloud or server
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
What makes it different
  • Runs locally on Mac with no account or cloud required
  • AI agents automatically start every new task
  • Works with existing Claude Code or Codex setup
  • Full version history and file diffing for all agent work
  • Extensible with custom plugins for internal tools
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 +1 (up) since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)96
Citation Flow (Majestic)2223
Referring domains (Majestic)5712

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