glossary
what does "agent-agnostic" mean?
Agent-agnostic means the tool works with any AI coding agent. You're not locked into Claude Code, or Codex, or any one provider. If it runs in a terminal, it runs in Pane.
why this matters
AI agents are changing fast. Six months ago, the landscape looked completely different. If you build your workflow around one specific agent, you're betting that agent stays the best option. That's a risky bet.
Agent-agnostic means your workflow tool survives regardless of which agent wins. Switch from Claude Code to Codex? Your panes, worktrees, and session history stay the same. Try a new agent that just launched? Paste in the terminal command and it works.
how pane does it
Pane is a terminal host. It gives each agent an isolated terminal in an isolated git worktree. That's it. Pane doesn't proxy API calls, doesn't read agent prompts, doesn't talk to the AI provider. The agent handles all of that on its own.
This is the same reason Pane uses a CLI instead of MCP for workspace control. Every agent knows how to run shell commands. Not every agent supports MCP.
agents that work in pane
| agent | support level | what that means |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Built-in | Dedicated tab, token tracking, session resume |
| Codex | Built-in | Dedicated tab, token tracking, session resume |
| Aider | Works in terminal | Full functionality via terminal panel |
| Goose | Works in terminal | Full functionality via terminal panel |
| OpenCode | Works in terminal | Full functionality via terminal panel |
| Any CLI agent | Custom command | Pass any terminal command when creating a pane |
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Last updated June 24, 2026