A terminal for Amp
coterm is a native macOS terminal built for running AI coding agents, and Sourcegraph's Amp is a first-class fit. coterm is just a terminal, so amp runs in any workspace out of the box, and the things that make running agents painful, keeping track of many at once and noticing when they need you, are what coterm is built for.
Run many Amp sessions, organized
Open a workspace per task and run Amp in each. The vertical sidebar shows every workspace with its git branch, directory, ports, and the latest line of Amp's output, so a dozen parallel sessions stay legible instead of buried in tabs.
Notification rings when Amp needs you
When Amp finishes or asks for input, the pane rings and the sidebar shows an unread badge, so you can let several agents run and come back to the one that needs a decision. Notifications fire automatically, and you can also trigger them from shell hooks.
Check on Amp from your phone
coterm has an iOS companion app (beta): pair your iPhone with your Mac and check on your Amp sessions, with optional notification forwarding, while you are away from the desk.
Scriptable
Every action is available through the coterm CLI and a Unix socket: create a workspace, launch Amp in it, send input, read the screen, and drive an in-app browser to verify changes, all from a script.
FAQ
Does Amp work in coterm?
Yes. coterm is a standard macOS terminal, so amp runs in any workspace with no extra setup.
Can I run Amp next to other agents?
Yes. Open a workspace per task and run Amp, Claude Code, or Codex side by side. The sidebar keeps every session legible.
How do I know when Amp needs input?
The pane rings and the sidebar shows an unread badge when Amp finishes or asks for input, so you can let it run and come back when it needs you.
Is coterm free to use with Amp?
Yes. coterm is free and open source for macOS.
coterm is free and open source for macOS.