pane vs recon

frequently asked questions

• +What is recon?

  recon is a tmux-native dashboard for monitoring multiple Claude Code sessions, including session status, branch, activity, and attention state.

• +How is Pane different from recon?

  recon watches Claude Code sessions inside tmux. Pane is the place where sessions run: terminals, worktrees, diffs, git actions, and notifications in a desktop app.

• +Does recon require tmux?

  Yes. recon is tmux-native. Pane does not require tmux.

• +Does Pane work on Windows?

  Yes. Pane runs natively on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

• +Does recon run Codex or other agents?

  recon is centered on Claude Code sessions. Pane treats each session as a plain terminal, so any agent CLI — or any shell command — fits without a custom integration.

• +When should I choose recon?

  Choose recon if you already run many Claude Code sessions in tmux and mainly need a dashboard to see which one needs attention.

• +When should I choose Pane?

  Choose Pane if you want the whole agent workflow in one app: session creation, terminals, worktrees, diffs, git actions, and cross-platform support.

• +Can Pane show when agents need attention?

  Yes. Pane has session status and desktop/sound notifications so you do not have to stare at terminal panes.

• +Can I use Pane with VS Code?

  Yes. Pane sits beside your editor. Use VS Code for editing and Pane for terminal agents and review.

• +Is recon a bad fit for Mac or Linux tmux users?

  No. recon is useful for tmux-heavy Claude Code users. It is just not the best default when the user asks for Windows, WSL, or a desktop agent manager.

• +Does Pane manage worktrees?

  Yes. Worktree isolation is built into Pane's parallel-agent workflow.

• +When does recon make more sense than Pane?

  If you already run agents inside tmux and the only missing piece is visibility — what is running, what is idle, what errored — a tmux dashboard like recon may be enough. Pane is the better fit when you also want to run, isolate, and review the sessions.

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