iTerm2, Terminal.app, Ghostty, Warp, Alacritty, Kitty, and VS Code / Cursor / Windsurf integrated terminals. Precise jump - including split panes and tmux sessions - works with iTerm2, Ghostty, Terminal.app, Warp, and IDE terminals.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Browse the most important questions about Code Orb, including compatibility, approvals, workflow, and local-first behavior.
Code Orb supports Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, OpenCode, Droid, Qoder, Copilot, CodeBuddy, Kiro, and Kimi Code in one unified floating orb.
Yes. When a tool asks for permission, the orb expands with Allow and Deny controls so you can respond without leaving your current app.
No. Session content, terminal metadata, and approvals stay local on your Mac. There is no cloud relay in the normal flow.
On first launch, Code Orb configures supported tools locally, so you do not need API keys, manual edits, or a separate account.
Yes. The reference site promotes a Homebrew cask install option alongside the direct DMG download.
No. The app is positioned as a native Swift utility with low idle CPU usage and under 50 MB of RAM.
Yes. On machines without a physical notch, the experience becomes a compact floating orb at the top center of the display.
The pitch is broader tool support, richer approvals and question answering, precise terminal jump, plan review, and local-first operation in a native macOS app.