José Almeida
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* feat(orchestrator): persist N-entry FIFO message queue
Replaces the single-slot, latest-wins, in-memory queue with a SQLite-backed
FIFO queue (default cap 10 per session, configurable via
KANDEV_QUEUE_MAX_PER_SESSION). Drain stays one-per-turn so each entry gets its
own user message and `on_turn_*` workflow cycle. Inter-task `message_task_kandev`
returns a structured `queue_full` error with sender attribution when the
target session is saturated, so the calling LLM can decide whether to retry.
Surfaces a new WS action `message.queue.remove` for single-entry deletion;
`message.queue.cancel` now means clear-all. Edit/remove are keyed on the
entry's UUID, returning `entry_not_found` when atomic-take won the drain race.
* feat(web): N-entry queue state, API, and optimistic hook
Replaces the single-slot QueueStatus with an ordered `entries[]` per session
plus capacity meta (`count`, `max`). API exposes typed `QueueFullError` and
`QueueEntryNotFoundError`; the hook surfaces optimistic edit/remove with
drain-race rollback (refetch on `entry_not_found`).
* feat(web): inline ghost-message queue UI with sender chips
Replaces the floating QueuedMessageIndicator overlay with a stack of ghost
messages rendered above the chat input. Each ghost shows a sender chip
(user / agent) and per-entry edit/remove. A small "n/max queued · clear all"
pill summarizes capacity. Inter-task entries are visually distinct and edit
is gated to the original sender.
* fix(queue): address review — auth guard, TOCTOU, error UX
- Add `messagequeue.QueuedByUser` / `QueuedByAgent` constants and centralize
the `queue_full` error code so the WS and MCP handlers stay in sync.
- WS `message.queue.{add,append,update}` default empty user_id to QueuedByUser
so the UpdateContent ownership guard always runs against a non-empty owner;
inter-task entries (`queued_by="agent"`) can no longer be overwritten by
user-initiated edits even when `user_id` is omitted from the payload.
- memoryRepository: hold the mutex through the whole append-or-insert path
(prior split released the lock between tail-check and Insert, allowing two
same-sender callers to race past coalescing). TransferSession now shifts
source positions past the destination's max so transferred entries always
drain after pre-existing destination entries, matching SQLite semantics.
- Frontend: surface edit/clear/remove failures via `sonner` toasts (drain race
→ "message already sent"); exit edit mode on failure instead of leaving the
textarea silently stuck. Hide the remove button on read-only (agent) ghosts.
- `useQueue.clearAll` no longer derives `max` from pre-clear entry count;
resets to `metaMax ?? 0` so the next status_changed event lands authoritative
capacity.
- `senderKindOf` drops the unreachable metadata fallback; route on `queued_by`
alone since `dispatchTaskMessage` always sets it.
- Test loggers now write to stderr per CLAUDE.md "stderr for logs" guideline.
* test(web): align queue e2e selectors with new ghost-message UI
The ghost-message rewrite renamed button titles ("Cancel queued message"
→ "Remove queued message", "Edit message" → "Edit queued message") and
introduced a `data-testid="queued-ghost-list"` container. The
`message-queue.spec.ts` Playwright tests still pointed at the old titles.
* fix(queue): address second review pass — auth, drain race, tests
- WS handlers (`add` / `append` / `update`) now reject `user_id="agent"`
outright, closing the gap a hostile WS client could exploit by
impersonating the inter-task sender identity to overwrite agent
entries (greptile P1).
- WS `update` / `remove` now require `session_id` so the post-mutation
`MessageQueueStatusChanged` broadcast can never be silently skipped.
- `sqliteRepository.TakeHead` checks `RowsAffected()` after DELETE;
when two concurrent take callers race past the busy-timeout the
loser sees 0 affected rows and now returns `nil, nil` instead of
the already-drained message (would otherwise dispatch the same
prompt twice).
- `Service.GetStatus` returns `Entries: []` instead of `nil` on the
error path so the wire shape stays consistent (frontend already
guards but strict consumers wouldn't tolerate the type mismatch).
- New tests: `queue-api.test.ts` covers `rethrowQueueError` mappings
(queue_full / entry_not_found / generic / Error pass-through);
`session-slice.upsert.test.ts` covers `setQueueEntries`,
`removeQueueEntry`, and `clearQueueStatus`. Backend gains an
agent-impersonation handler test.
- `rethrowQueueError` now surfaces `WSError.message` for non-queue
errors instead of stringifying the whole object.
- Cleanup: replace unused `a, c := ...` discards in service_test
with `_, _ = ...`.
* fix(queue): scope update/remove by session_id (cross-session deletion guard)
The MCP `queue_full` error payload deliberately discloses sibling-task
entry IDs (so the calling agent's LLM can reason about the wedge state).
Without a session_id filter on `DeleteByID` / `UpdateContent`, a hostile
agent that received that payload could call `wsRemoveEntry` /
`wsUpdateMessage` against another task's entries and delete or rewrite
them — only the per-entry UUID was being checked.
- `Repository.UpdateContent` and `Repository.DeleteByID` now require
`sessionID` and add `AND session_id = ?` to the SQL guard. The memory
repo mirrors the scope (lookup keyed on session before the entry scan).
- `Service.UpdateMessage` / `Service.RemoveEntry` take `sessionID`; the
WS handlers thread `req.SessionID` through (already validated as
non-empty in the previous fixup).
- TypeScript: `session_id` is now required on `updateQueuedMessage` /
`removeQueuedEntry` params so callers fail at compile time, matching
the backend contract.
- Tests cover the cross-session attack: `RemoveEntry`/`UpdateMessage`
with an attacker-supplied session_id but a real entry id from another
session must return `ErrEntryNotFound` and leave the victim entry
untouched. SQLite repo gets parallel coverage.
* fix(queue): propagate transfer error + tighten WSError narrowing
- `Service.TransferSession` now returns an error so callers can fail
closed instead of silently leaving entries orphaned on the previous
session. The two existing call sites pick the right policy:
`switchSessionForStep` (reusing an existing session) propagates the
error so the workflow switch aborts; the new-session path logs and
continues, since the new session is already committed and rolling
back here would leave a half-switched workflow.
- `asWSError` now also narrows on `message` / `details`, so WS payloads
without a `code` field are still mapped to a meaningful `Error.message`
via `rethrowQueueError` (instead of "[object Object]"). Native
`Error` instances explicitly skip the WS-error branch so they pass
through untouched, preserving the existing pass-through guarantee.
- `queue-api.test.ts`: `expect.assertions(N)` on the catch-only tests
so a missing throw fails the test instead of silently passing.
* fix(queue): check TransferSession error in service tests
The TransferSession signature change in 83abe6d7 broke errcheck on two
test sites that hadn't been updated. Wrap them in require.NoError.
Kandev
Manage and run tasks in parallel. Orchestrate agents. Review changes. Ship value.
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What
Organize work across kanban and pipeline views with opinionated workflows and execute multiple tasks in parallel. Assign agents from any provider, and review their output in an integrated workspace - file editor, file tree, terminal, browser preview, and git changes in one place. Terminal agent TUIs are great for running agents, but reviewing and iterating on changes there doesn't scale.
Run it locally or self-host it on your own infrastructure and access it from anywhere via Tailscale or any VPN.
Open source, multi-provider, no telemetry, not tied to any cloud.
Vision
Humans stay in control. Define tasks, build agentic workflows with gates, review every change, decide what ships.
- Review-first - Humans support production systems. We need to understand (yet) and trust the code that gets deployed.
- Your workflow - Every team is different, and not every developer uses AI the same way. Define workflows once, share them across the team, and give everyone a consistent process for working with agents - regardless of experience level.
- Remote agents - Running multiple agents on a large codebase can quickly saturate a local machine. The goal is a single control plane: offload execution to servers, orchestrate from anywhere, including your phone.
Features
- Multi-agent support - Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Amp, Auggie, OpenCode, Cursor, Qwen, Factory Droid, iFlow, Kilocode, Pi, Kimi, AWS Kiro, Qoder, Trae
- Parallel task execution – start and manage multiple tasks from different sources simultaneously, boosting productivity with AI agents
- Integrated workspace - Built-in terminal, code editor with LSP, git changes panel, embedded vscode and chat in one IDE-like view
- Kanban task management - Drag-and-drop boards, columns, and workflow automation
- Agentic workflows - Multi-step pipelines that mix-and-match agents per step - for example, Claude Code Opus to design a plan, GitHub Copilot Sonnet to implement it, and Codex GPT 5.4 to review the changes. See docs/workflows.md
- Sub-tasks - Agents can spawn sub-tasks that resume from the parent task's session. Useful for splitting a task that has grown too big, or producing several PRs from the same starting point.
- CLI passthrough - Drop into raw agent CLI mode for direct terminal interaction with any supported agent, leverage the full power of their TUIs
- Workspace isolation - Git worktrees prevent concurrent agents from conflicting
- Multi-repository tasks - Span a single task across multiple repositories, with one worktree per repo, per-repo branches, per-repo PRs, and per-repo grouping in the Changes panel and review dialog
- Flexible runtimes - Run agents as local processes, in isolated Docker containers or in remote executors like sprites.dev
- Session management - Resume and review agent conversations
- Stats - Track your productivity with stats on the completed tasks, agent turns, etc
Integrations
Connect Kandev to the tools your team already uses — pull issues into the kanban, link tasks to PRs, and surface review activity inline.
Supported ACP Agents
| Agent | Launch |
|---|---|
| Claude Code | npx -y @agentclientprotocol/claude-agent-acp |
| Codex | npx -y @zed-industries/codex-acp |
| GitHub Copilot | npx -y @github/copilot --acp |
| Gemini CLI | npx -y @google/gemini-cli --acp |
| Amp | npx -y amp-acp |
| Auggie | npx -y @augmentcode/auggie --acp |
| OpenCode | opencode acp |
| Cursor | cursor-agent acp (requires Cursor Pro) |
| Qwen | npx -y @qwen-code/qwen-code --acp |
| Factory Droid | npx -y droid exec --output-format acp |
| iFlow (beta) | npx -y @iflow-ai/iflow-cli --experimental-acp |
| Kilocode | npx -y @kilocode/cli acp |
| Pi | npx -y pi-acp |
| Kimi | kimi acp (install Kimi CLI from Moonshot AI) |
| Kiro | kiro-cli-chat acp (install Kiro CLI from AWS) |
| Qoder | qodercli --acp (install Qoder CLI) |
| Trae | traecli acp serve (install Trae IDE CLI) |
All agents communicate via ACP (Agent Client Protocol). Some agents support ACP natively, while others use ACP adapter packages that bridge their native protocols. CLI Passthrough mode is also available for direct terminal interaction with any agent CLI. If your agent isn't supported yet, open an issue or submit a PR with the integration. See Adding a New Agent CLI for a step-by-step guide.
Bring your own TUI agents
There is support for running any agent as TUI inside a terminal. Just add the cli command in the agent profile settings and the task will start the agent inside a PTY terminal instead of using ACP.
Supported Executors
| Executor | Description |
|---|---|
| Local Process | Runs the agent as a local process on the host machine |
| Docker | Runs the agent in an isolated Docker container |
| Sprites | Runs the agent in a remote cloud environment via sprites.dev |
Each executor uses git worktrees for workspace isolation, preventing concurrent agents from conflicting.
Quick Start
Homebrew (macOS, Linux)
brew install kdlbs/kandev/kandev
kandev
NPX
npx kandev@latest
Requires npm 7+. Installs the CLI plus a platform-matched runtime bundle in one step.
NPM (global)
npm install -g kandev@latest
kandev
Updates
brew upgrade kandevnpx kandev@latest(always uses the latest published version)npm install -g kandev@latest
The worktrees and sqlite db live in ~/.kandev by default. Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (WSL or native).
From Source
# Clone the repository
git clone git@github.com:kdlbs/kandev.git
cd kandev
# Start in production mode
make start
Prerequisites: Go 1.26+, Node.js 18+, pnpm, Docker (optional - needed for container runtimes)
High level architecture
graph LR
UI[Web UI] --> Backend
Backend["Backend (Orchestrator)"]
Backend --> W1 & W2
subgraph W1[Local Process]
Agent1[Agent CLI] --- WT1[Worktree]
end
subgraph W2[Docker Container]
Agent2[Agent CLI] --- WT2[Worktree]
end
We also want to add support for these remote runtimes:
- Remote SSH - run agents on remote servers over SSH, using docker or local processes with workspace isolation
- K8s operator - run agents in a Kubernetes cluster, with auto-scaling and resource management.
Development
Project Structure
apps/
├── backend/ # Go backend (orchestrator, lifecycle, agentctl, WS gateway)
├── web/ # Next.js frontend (SSR, Zustand, real-time subscriptions)
├── cli/ # CLI tool (npx kandev launcher)
└── packages/ # Shared UI components & types
Prerequisites
- Go 1.21+
- Node.js 18+
- pnpm
- Docker (optional)
Running Dev Servers
# Start everything (backend + frontend with auto ports)
make dev
# Or run separately
make dev-backend # Backend on :38429
make dev-web # Frontend on :37429
Testing & Linting
make test # Run all tests (backend + web)
make lint # Run all linters
make typecheck # TypeScript type checking
make fmt # Format all code
Pre-commit Hooks
# Install pre-commit (https://pre-commit.com/#install)
pipx install pre-commit
# Install git hooks
pre-commit install
Comparison to Other Tools
There are a few similar tools in this space, and new ones appearing everyday. Here's what sets this one apart:
- Server-first architecture - Not a desktop app. Runs as a server you can access from any device, including your phone. Start a task away from your computer and check in on it later.
- Remote runtimes - Run agents on remote servers and Docker hosts, not just your local machine.
- Multi-provider - Use Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, Gemini, Amp, Auggie, OpenCode, Cursor, Qwen, Droid, iFlow, Kilocode, Pi, Kimi, Kiro, Qoder, and Trae side by side. Not locked to one vendor.
- CLI passthrough and chat - Interact with agents through structured chat messages or drop into raw CLI mode for full agent TUI capabilities.
- Open source and self-hostable - No vendor lock-in, no telemetry, runs on your infrastructure.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please read CONTRIBUTING.md before opening a PR.
See the issue tracker for open tasks, or join our Discord to chat with maintainers and other contributors.
Acknowledgments
Built with these excellent open-source projects:
Monaco Editor · Tiptap · xterm.js · dockview · CodeMirror · dnd-kit · Mermaid · Recharts · TanStack Table · Zustand · Shadcn/UI · Radix UI · Tailwind CSS