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Description

Backgrind is a versatile overlay window designed for AI coding agents, tailored for both vibe coders and professional developers on macOS and Windows platforms. It allows for AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor, or its proprietary Grindy model to remain in an always-visible window that hovers above your active tasks, enabling you to initiate a task, engage in coding or leisure activities, and only receive notifications when the AI requires your input. This innovative solution serves as a lightweight interface for the command-line tools you already utilize, preserving your login credentials, history, hooks, and overall workflow while seamlessly integrating with your editor, web browser, documentation, or even during immersive full-screen gaming sessions. The window is highly customizable; you can drag it around, resize it, change its colors, adjust its transparency, summon it using a hotkey, or activate a click-through mode that allows your clicks and keystrokes to interact directly with the applications beneath it. Notifications are subtle, with the window only flashing or chiming when your AI agent requests approval, poses a question, or completes a task. Additionally, Backgrind functions like a compact integrated development environment (IDE), featuring a file tree, syntax-highlighted previews, rendered Markdown content, and clickable links to files, making it an invaluable tool for developers. This unique blend of functionality and accessibility ensures that you stay focused on your projects without being overwhelmed by interruptions.

Description

dcode is a versatile open-source terminal coding assistant designed specifically for developers and software teams. Utilizing the Deep Agents SDK, it enables the planning and execution of coding tasks, allows for the inspection and editing of project files, runs various tools, and can assign work to subagents. Its interactive terminal interface provides a continuous stream of responses and facilitates the resumption of conversations across different sessions, while the headless mode is tailored for scripted and CI workflows. Users can choose from a range of compatible model providers and input their own credentials, enabling them to customize aspects such as models, tools, plugins, skills, memory, middleware, hooks, and approval rules. The platform offers the option to approve or reject tool calls, and supports code execution both locally and in designated remote sandboxes. Furthermore, dcode is compatible with MCP tools and can integrate with LangSmith to track prompts, responses, tool calls, errors, and token utilization. Overall, it is designed for developers seeking to configure and examine an AI coding agent, rather than relying on a pre-defined coding assistant, thus fostering a more tailored coding experience. This flexibility makes it an appealing choice for those who prioritize customization and control in their development processes.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Anthropic No 
Claude Code Yes 
Cursor Yes 
Deep Agents No 
LangSmith No 
OpenAI No 

Integrations

Anthropic Yes 
Claude Code No 
Cursor No 
Deep Agents Yes 
LangSmith Yes 
OpenAI Yes 

Pricing Details

$7.50 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
dcode is an open-source terminal coding agent. Model-provider API usage may incur separate charges; optional LangSmith services are priced separately.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Backgrind

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

backgrind.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

LangChain

Founded

2023

Country

United States

Website

www.langchain.com/dcode

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