Hydra is listed as Open Source. Check https://github.com/hydraterm/hydra-local for the current plan limits, as vendors change pricing frequently.

Hydra

Q: What is Hydra?

Hydra is a code AI tool listed on Use AI Tools. Hydra is an open-source agentic terminal for macOS and Linux. It finds the coding-agent sessions already on your machine, including ones started outside Hydra, keeps them alive after you close the app through a local PTY daemon, and optionally lets you reach the same terminal from a browser. It uses native Rust rendering and needs no inbound port.

Q: What is Hydra best for?

Hydra is commonly used for Resuming agent sessions, Managing many terminals, Checking jobs remotely. It supports English.

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Resuming agent sessionsManaging many terminalsChecking jobs remotely

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Hydra is an open-source agentic terminal for macOS and Linux. It finds the coding-agent sessions already on your machine, including ones started outside Hydra, keeps them alive after you close the app through a local PTY daemon, and optionally lets you reach the same terminal from a browser. It uses native Rust rendering and needs no inbound port.

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🎯 Real-World Use Cases

Find Earlier Sessions

Point it at a project folder and discover sessions you started elsewhere

Close the App, Not the Job

A local daemon retains live terminals when the interface closes

Group Work by Project

Organize projects, windows and panes with different agents beside one another

⚖️ Honest Review

✅ Pros

+Discovers sessions that were started outside Hydra
+A local daemon keeps terminals alive when the app closes
+Optional remote access without opening an inbound port

⚠️ Cons

−macOS and Linux only
−Your machine has to stay running for jobs to continue

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