HiveTerm

What is HiveTerm?

HiveTerm is a config-driven workspace that combines AI agents and dev tools into a single terminal environment. It replaces juggling multiple terminals by letting agents and processes work together in one window. Users set up projects, define agents via a hive.yml file or UI, and run hv swarm to coordinate them. The tool includes built-in process monitoring, crash recovery, and native desktop notifications. It's free on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Application scenarios

• Agent coordination: Agents like Claude and Codex work together—Claude spawns a test runner, Codex reads its output, and a build agent notifies you when done.
• Automated debugging: An agent checks dev server logs, spots an error, writes a fix, and restarts the process without you asking.
• Sub-agent spawning: Claude finds a failing test, spins up a dedicated fixer agent, and keeps working on its own task.
• Voice input for agents: Press a key, speak your idea, and the transcription lands in the agent's input (supports 11 languages plus auto-detect).
• Team configuration sharing: Commit your hive.yml to the repo; teammates clone it and run hv swarm to get the exact same setup.
• Long-running build monitoring: Agents send native desktop notifications when builds finish, so you can work on something else.

Main features

• Config-driven setup (hive.yml): Define all your bees (agents and commands) in a single YAML file. Commit it, and teammates get the same environment instantly.
• Built-in MCP server: Agents communicate through a local MCP server, enabling sub-agent spawning, output reading, and desktop notifications.
• Process monitoring & auto-restart: CPU and memory usage per process are displayed; crashed processes restart automatically.
• Voice-to-agent input: Press ⌘⇧M or click the floating mic to speak to agents. Transcription goes to the input field; nothing is sent until you hit enter.
• Real terminal with full PTY support: All processes—agents, dev servers, watchers, tests—run in real terminals with split panes and tab switching.
• Output buffering: Check what a headless agent did while you were away, thanks to output buffering.
• Cross-platform support: Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux with a ~7MB download.
• Agent coordination: Agents spawn sub-agents, read each other's output, and notify you when they need your input.

Target users

This tool is for developers and teams who run multiple terminal processes and AI agents simultaneously. It suits software engineers, DevOps engineers, and AI researchers who need automated agent coordination, process monitoring, and team-shareable configurations.

How to use HiveTerm?

• Open a project: Add a project folder; HiveTerm detects your stack automatically.

2. Set up your agents: Add agents and commands via the UI or write a hive.yml file.
3. Let them work: Run hv swarm to start coordination. Agents use MCP to communicate, spawn sub-agents, and notify you when they need attention.
4. Voice input (optional): Press the mic button or ⌘⇧M to speak to agents; transcription appears in the input field.

Pricing and free trial

HiveTerm is free to start. The Free tier ($0/forever) includes up to 3 projects, 5 bees per project (20 total bees), 2 MCP sub-agents, full terminal and PTY support, and config-driven setup. A Pro tier is listed as "MOST POPULAR" with "No limits. Run as many pr..." but exact pricing is not provided in the text.

Effect review

HiveTerm delivers on its promise of a unified workspace where AI agents and dev tools collaborate without manual juggling. The config-driven approach via hive.yml makes team setup reproducible, and built-in MCP server coordination is a practical step beyond basic terminal multiplexers. Voice input and crash recovery add real convenience for busy developers. For a free tool with this level of agent orchestration, it's a strong contender for anyone tired of toggling between terminals and managing agents manually.