New: MCP integration — 21 tools for AI agents

The terminal built forClaude Code & AI agents

Split panes, built-in Git panel, MCP integration, and AI session resume — everything AI developers need.

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macOS 12+ · Apple Silicon · Free
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Onda terminal with split panes, Git panel, and AI session running
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21 MCP tools for AI agents

MCP-native workflow

Split a pane, let Claude Code run tests on one side while you review diffs on the other. 21 MCP tools expose terminals, panes and workspaces to any AI agent.

AI session resume

Close the laptop, reopen it: Onda detects interrupted Claude Code, Codex and Gemini CLI sessions and offers a one-click resume — no lost context.

Workspaces, not chaos

One workspace per project, color-coded, with the Git panel built-in. Switch context in one keystroke instead of hunting through tabs.

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Split panes, workspaces, AI

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A modern terminal designed for how developers actually work

Split Panes
Side by side
Workspaces
Project tabs
AI Commands
Cmd+K
Plugins
Extendable

Everything you need

Built for developers working with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and other AI assistants

Tabs & Split Panes

Cmd+D

Multiple terminals in tabs, split horizontally or vertically. Each pane runs independently.

project-a
server
~/projects/app
$ npm run dev
Server running on :3000
_
~/projects/app
$ git status
modified: src/App.tsx
Cmd+D Cmd+Shift+D

Workspaces

Organize terminals by project with color-coded workspaces.

MA
AP
WB
MA
my-app
3 tabs
~/projects/my-app

AI-Powered Commands

Cmd+K

Describe what you need in natural language.

AI Command

"Find all TypeScript files modified in the last week"

Generated
find . -name "*.ts" -mtime -7

Custom Aliases

Shortcuts for your most-used commands.

gsgit status
gpgit push
devnpm run dev
~ $ gs_

Plugin System

Themes, integrations, and custom features.

Git Integration
Theme Pack
Pomodoro
Extend with plugins

MCP Integration

Docs

Let AI agents control your terminal. Works with Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

MCP
terminal_runnpm test
pane_splithorizontal
workspace_createapi-server
21 tools · Claude · Cursor · Windsurf

Built-in Git Panel

Cmd+G

Status, inline diffs, commit graph, branch switcher, and worktree management.

feature/auth3 changes
Msrc/App.tsx
Msrc/utils/api.ts
Asrc/hooks/useAuth.ts
Inline diffs + commit graph

File Browser

Navigate your project and drag files directly into the terminal.

src/
components/
App.tsx
index.css
package.json
Drag files into terminal

AI Session Resume

Auto-detects interrupted Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini sessions.

Session detected
Claude Code session from 2h ago
Resume
Dismiss
Auto-detects Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI

Dev Server Preview

Auto-detect dev servers and preview in an embedded browser.

localhost:3000Vite
Embedded preview
Auto-detect Vite, Next.js, Angular, Nuxt

Coming from another terminal?

See exactly where Onda fits — and where it doesn't — versus the terminals you already know.

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Simple pricing

Start free, upgrade when you need more

Free

$0forever
  • All terminal features
  • Split panes & tabs
  • Up to 3 workspaces
  • Plugin system
  • MCP integration
  • Auto-updates
Download free

Pro

$3/month

$29/year — save 19%

  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited workspaces
  • Priority updates
  • Premium themes
  • Priority support
Best Value

Pro Lifetime

$59one-time

Pay once, own forever

  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited workspaces
  • Priority updates
  • Premium themes
  • Priority support

Free to use — upgrade to Pro anytime from Settings or above

Frequently asked questions

Onda is a modern terminal emulator for macOS built for developers who work with AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI. It features split panes, workspaces, a plugin system, built-in Git panel, MCP integration, and AI session detection.

Yes. Onda includes MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration with 21 tools that let AI agents control your terminal — split panes, run commands, create workspaces. It also auto-detects interrupted AI sessions and offers one-click resume.

No. Onda is Apple Silicon only (M1/M2/M3/M4). Apple has dropped Intel support in recent macOS releases, so Intel builds are not planned.

Yes. The free tier includes all core terminal features: split panes, tabs, up to 3 workspaces, plugins, MCP integration, and auto-updates. Pro unlocks unlimited workspaces, premium themes, and priority support.

Onda works alongside your existing terminal — no migration needed. It uses your existing shell (zsh, bash, fish), reads your dotfiles, and supports your current aliases and configurations out of the box.

You keep using Onda with the free tier features. Your workspaces, settings, and plugins are preserved — you just lose access to Pro-only features like unlimited workspaces and premium themes. No data is ever deleted.

Onda runs entirely on your machine. No terminal data, commands, or files are sent to any server. The app is notarized by Apple and includes optional anonymous telemetry (opt-in only) for usage statistics.

Onda is purpose-built for AI-assisted development. It has native MCP integration for AI agents, auto-detects AI coding sessions, includes a built-in Git panel with commit graph, file browser with drag-and-drop into terminal, dev server auto-detection with embedded preview, and a plugin system running in Web Workers for full isolation.

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Version · Apple Silicon · Requires macOS 12+