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Local-first desktop workspace for coding-agent runtimes

Synara is a free, open-source, local-first desktop workspace and control plane for coding agents. It brings provider sessions, tasks, terminals, browser work, diffs, Git worktrees, handoffs, automations, and pull-request delivery into one application, while the selected provider runtime keeps ownership of accounts, models, tools, and permissions. It suits developers who already run coding-agent CLIs and want durable tasks, side-by-side review surfaces, and Git delivery around those sessions. Workspace data stays on the local machine with no Synara cloud account, though prompts and file context still go to the chosen provider. The software is early-stage: docs flag active development and version 0.9.x features such as Synara Beta and Computer Use.[1][2]

Quick verdict

Developers juggling several coding-agent runtimes will get the most from Synara. Its project workspaces, side-by-side terminals and diffs, Git worktrees, and pull-request delivery add the durable review layer that bare CLIs lack, all stored locally under an MIT license. Anyone without a provider account should look elsewhere, and early-stage churn means workflows may shift between releases.[1][2][3]

Key features

  • Projects and threads organize agent work Work is organized around projects and threads, where projects hold repository context and threads preserve the task-specific conversation, state, files, and history.[1]

  • Provider and model selection per task Each task selects from locally installed coding-agent runtimes, including Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, Antigravity, and Grok Build, with the models and options each runtime exposes.[1][2]

  • Terminal, browser, files, and editor beside chat Changes, terminal, browser, files, editor, previews, and Git surfaces stay next to the agent conversation, keeping execution and review connected.[1]

  • Split views and device previews Split views, browser previews, and device previews keep the surface being changed visible alongside the active conversation.[1]

  • Git worktrees for parallel tasks Concurrent tasks can run in the local checkout or be isolated in linked Git worktrees, with branches, commits, pushes, and pull requests from the workspace.[1]

  • Review-to-delivery workflow Changes are inspected as diffs, verified in the workspace, then committed, pushed, and opened as pull requests without leaving the application.[1]

  • Orchestration across agents Provider handoffs, automations, Studio, an Agent Gateway, and restricted external MCP access coordinate multi-agent work where appropriate.[1]

  • Local-first with no Synara account Workspace data is stored locally, no Synara cloud account is required, and code is not uploaded to Synara's own cloud.[1]

Who will love it

  • Developers already paying for one or more agent subscriptions get a single durable surface for projects, transcripts, and delivery instead of scattered terminal sessions.[1][2]

  • Because every change flows through diffs, worktrees, and pull requests, reviewers who distrust unsupervised agent edits keep familiar Git gates around AI work.[1]

  • With local storage, no vendor account, and MIT-licensed source, privacy-conscious developers avoid one more cloud dependency while keeping provider choice open.[1][2]

Who should avoid it

  • Provider runtimes are a prerequisite Installing Synara gives only the workspace; at least one provider runtime must be installed and authenticated separately, and an undetected provider means troubleshooting PATH and authentication first.[1]

  • Early-stage software with moving surfaces The project states it is early-stage software with APIs and interface details under active development, so workflows built today may need relearning after updates.[1]

  • No models, trials, or managed service included There is no bundled model subscription, hosted tier, or usage allowance to evaluate; anyone without a provider account or API budget gets an empty shell until they bring their own.[1]

Alternatives and compatibility

Against OpenCode, choose the runtime when a terminal agent alone suffices; choose Synara when OpenCode sessions need durable projects, side-by-side review tools, and Git delivery around them.[1][2]

Against Cursor, choose the editor when an AI-native IDE with managed collaboration is the job; choose Synara when several runtimes must share one local-first workspace with no additional cloud account.[1]

Against terminal-only agent CLIs, choose the CLI when single-session speed matters; choose Synara when parallel tasks, handoffs, and pull-request delivery need a persistent control surface.[1]

Questions worth asking

How much does Synara cost per month?

No. Synara itself is free and open-source with no seats or subscription. Model spend stays entirely with the provider accounts and subscriptions already configured on the machine. Prices checked October 13, 2026.[1]

Does Synara include AI model access?

Synara does not include model access. It uses provider runtimes, accounts, subscriptions, and API credentials already installed on the machine, and availability and usage limits remain provider-owned.[1]

Can you self-host Synara?

Yes, in the local sense. Synara stores workspace data locally and needs no Synara cloud account, and it ships as a desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux with a headless server archive per release. Provider sessions still send prompts and file context to the selected provider.[1][2]

How does Synara relate to OpenCode or Cursor?

They work together rather than replacing each other. Synara names OpenCode, Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor as supported provider runtimes that run inside its workspace, owning the durable task and review layer while the runtime owns models and execution.[1][2]

Sources and editorial review

Source research. Reviewed on October 13, 2026. Written by Sanjib Sah. AI assisted; reviewed by a human editor.

We have not run or tested this product.

  1. Synara official site

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Official homepage: product name, AI subagents positioning, free and open-source local-first claims, Mac and Windows downloads. Read October 13, 2026.

  2. Synara documentation

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Official docs index: workspace and control-plane definition, provider ownership of accounts and models, local storage with no Synara cloud account, 0.9.x feature notes. Read October 13, 2026.

  3. Synara installation guide

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Installation guide: macOS, Windows, and Linux installer assets, headless server archive, separate provider installation and authentication. Read October 13, 2026.

  4. Synara GitHub repository

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Repository page: public Emanuele-web04/synara project, website link, releases and issue tracking. Read October 13, 2026.

  5. Synara README

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Repository README: projects, threads, provider sessions, workspace tools, split views, provider integration table, early-stage notice. Read October 13, 2026.

  6. Synara license

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Repository LICENSE file: MIT License text, copyright 2026 T3 Tools Inc. and Emanuele Di Pietro. Read October 13, 2026.

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