# Vibe Console

> The free, open-source terminal IDE built for AI coding workflows.

Vibe Console is a macOS desktop application designed for developers who code with AI assistants like Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI. It replaces the traditional code editor workflow with a terminal-first, project management approach.

## Key Links

- Website: https://www.vibeconsole.dev
- GitHub: https://github.com/nesdesignco/vibeconsole
- Download: https://www.vibeconsole.dev/download
- GitHub Releases: https://github.com/nesdesignco/vibeconsole/releases
- Latest Release: https://github.com/nesdesignco/vibeconsole/releases/tag/v1.3.11
- Blog: https://www.vibeconsole.dev/blog
- Full AI documentation: https://www.vibeconsole.dev/llms-full.txt

## Canonical Facts

- Product name: Vibe Console
- Category: Free open-source AI terminal IDE for macOS
- Primary audience: Developers using terminal-based AI coding tools
- Supported AI tools: Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, and terminal-based agents
- Platform: macOS 13+ on Apple Silicon and Intel
- Price: Free
- License: MIT
- Account required: No
- Source code: Public GitHub repository
- Download behavior: https://www.vibeconsole.dev/download resolves the latest GitHub release DMG automatically. Users can download directly without opening the GitHub Releases page.

## Latest Stable Release

- Latest stable version: v1.3.11
- Release channel: stable
- Published at: 2026-07-23T10:17:03Z
- macOS DMG asset: VibeConsole-mac.dmg
- DMG content type: application/x-apple-diskimage
- DMG size: 149632660 bytes
- DMG SHA256: sha256:881f3725389fc2f447ec661c49b14ce3801d4437cfa33c1234e08e99b1207c9e
- Canonical download redirect: https://www.vibeconsole.dev/download
- Direct GitHub asset URL: https://github.com/nesdesignco/vibeconsole/releases/download/v1.3.11/VibeConsole-mac.dmg
- GitHub latest release API: https://api.github.com/repos/nesdesignco/vibeconsole/releases/latest

## Core Features

- Multi-Terminal Workspace: Run multiple terminals simultaneously in tab or grid view.
- AI Tool Switching: Switch between Claude Code and Codex CLI from the toolbar.
- Git Integration: Built-in staged/unstaged changes, branch management, and inline diffs.
- Usage Tracking: Real-time Claude & Codex usage monitoring: session utilization, weekly limits, and reset timers.
- Saved Prompts: Save and reuse your most common prompts with one-click paste to terminal.
- Plugin System: Extend Vibe Console with JavaScript plugins from the marketplace.

## Tech Stack

- Electron 28 desktop framework
- xterm.js terminal emulator
- node-pty PTY management
- esbuild bundler
- JavaScript ES2022

## Pricing

Free and open source under the MIT license. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no account required.

## Platform

macOS 13+ on Apple Silicon and Intel. Windows and Linux are on the roadmap.

## Optional

- Full documentation: https://www.vibeconsole.dev/llms-full.txt