Harmonic

What Harmonic is
Harmonic is a native Mac IDE for building with multiple AI agents. Each tab can run Claude Code, Codex, or DeepSeek, allowing separate agent sessions to run alongside each other. Each tab has its own Git worktree on disk. Users can queue completed tabs to merge into a base branch, review conflicts inline, and open pull requests in one pass. Harmonic supports connecting multiple GitHub accounts and assigning an account to each repository. Users can select an agent and model per tab; switching agents mid-conversation is available on Pro. A keyboard command palette supports actions such as changing tabs and opening repositories. The app requires macOS 11 or later and supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Its Free plan costs nothing and can be used indefinitely without a card or account. Paid plans include $9 a month, $49 a year, and a one-time $79.00 USD Lifetime option. Harmonic's license covers the app, not agent access or AI usage; users bring their own plans and API keys.
Who it suits
Harmonic may suit Mac developers who want to run multiple coding-agent sessions in separate worktrees and coordinate merges. It requires users to provide their own agent plans and API keys.
What it does well
- Runs multiple agent sessions in separate tabs
- Each tab has its own Git worktree
- Supports multiple GitHub accounts
- Free plan needs no card or account
What to know first
- Requires macOS 11 or later
- Agent access and AI usage are not included
- Mid-conversation agent switching is on Pro
Limits
The Free plan is limited to 2 repos, 5 tabs and one agent per chat. Agent access and AI usage are not included with the app; users use their own plans and API keys.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Forever · Up to 2 repos · 5 tabs · One agent per chat | Free |
| Yearly | Billed once a year · Everything in Pro · Use on all your Macs · Two months free vs monthly | $49 a year |
| Lifetime | One payment. Yours forever. · Everything in Pro · No renewals · All future updates included | $79, paid once |
| Monthly | Billed monthly. Cancel anytime. · Unlimited repos & tabs · Switch agents mid-chat · Merge train | $9 a month |
As harmonic.build lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://harmonic.build/.
- Use the Free plan without a card or account, or choose a paid plan.
- Install the app on a Mac running macOS 11 or later.
- Bring your own agent plans and API keys.
Verdict
Harmonic focuses on organizing parallel coding-agent work and moving completed tabs toward a merge. Its app license does not cover access to the agents, so users need their own plans and keys.
Questions
Is Harmonic free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing, is available indefinitely, and requires no card or account.
What do the paid plans cost?
Monthly costs $9 a month, Yearly costs $49 a year, and Lifetime costs $79, paid once.
Which platforms does Harmonic support?
Harmonic requires macOS 11 or later and supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Does Harmonic include AI agent access?
No. Users run agent command-line tools with their own plans and API keys; the app license does not include agent access or AI usage.
Which agents can run in Harmonic?
Tabs can run Claude Code, Codex or DeepSeek.
Does Harmonic support switching agents mid-conversation?
Yes, on Pro. Users can also choose an agent and model per tab.
Facts from Harmonic's own pages
- Agent access
- Harmonic runs agent CLIs with users’ own plans and API keys; its license covers the app and does not include agent access. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Free access
- The Free plan requires no card or account, and can be used for as long as desired. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- GitHub
- Harmonic supports connecting multiple GitHub accounts and choosing an account for each repository. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Keyboard controls
- A command palette supports keyboard-first actions such as switching tabs, opening repositories, and shipping work. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Merge train
- Users can queue finished tabs for merging into a base branch, review conflicts inline, and open PRs in one pass. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Models
- Users can select an agent and model per tab and switch agents mid-conversation on Pro. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Parallel agents
- Each tab can run Claude Code, Codex, or DeepSeek, with multiple agent sessions running side by side. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Checkout and billing are handled by Dodo Payments, and Harmonic says it does not see or store card details. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The pricing page states that users’ code never leaves their Mac. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Harmonic describes itself as a native Mac IDE for building with multiple AI agents. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The app requires macOS 11 or later and is a universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
- Worktree isolation
- Harmonic gives each tab its own Git worktree on disk. · harmonic.build, 8 Oct 2026
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