herdr

Terminal workspace orchestration automates multi-agent coordination by using a local unix socket to programmatically control workspaces, tabs, and panes for background task execution. It enables dynamic management of project contexts and cross-pane command execution.

You can split terminal panes and run background commands by sending instructions through the multiplexer interface. This allows an agent to spawn a server in one pane, monitor its output, and execute test suites in a separate pane automatically.

A terminal multiplexer programmatic interface provides automated control over terminal workspaces via a local unix socket. You need it when managing complex, multi-agent terminal environments that require dynamic workspace creation, tab switching, and real-time pane monitoring.

You need the herdr binary present in your system PATH and an active herdr-managed environment to control terminal workspaces. Without this prerequisite, the programmatic interface cannot communicate with the local unix socket to manage panes and tabs.

The best way to manage multiple terminal agents across project contexts is using a programmatic multiplexer interface to dynamically create, rename, and switch workspaces. This enables automated cross-pane control and real-time monitoring of background tasks.

Terminal automation fails without an active multiplexer-managed environment because the programmatic interface requires a local unix socket connection. The herdr binary must be running in the system PATH to receive workspace, tab, and pane control commands.