Key Features

• •Multitui creates individual macOS app bundles for TUI programs, turning command-line tools into dedicated applications with dock icons and Spotlight integration. Each app maintains its own window management and system integration.
• •The sandbox feature uses macOS's built-in sandbox-exec to provide filesystem protection with default deny policies for writes and deletes. It includes targeted allow rules for specific paths and a live deny log for monitoring blocked actions.
• •Finder integration allows launching apps directly from Finder with toolbar buttons, context menus, and drag-to-dock functionality. Apps can register as file handlers for specific document types and support URL schemes.
• •Each generated app maintains isolated shell history and snippets completely separate from your main shell. This allows for app-specific command tracking and frequently used command storage.
• •Customizable styles per app provide visual cues for contextual awareness. Users can create separate apps for different environments with distinct color schemes and backgrounds.
• •SSH integration enables running remote TUIs through the generated apps, extending the functionality beyond local command-line tools to remote systems.
• •Global keyboard shortcuts allow launching Multitui apps from anywhere in the system, providing quick access to frequently used terminal applications.
• •The app supports various display modes including Window, HUD, Menu Bar, and Document styles, offering flexibility in how terminal apps are presented and used.

Use Cases

• •Running AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini securely by creating dedicated sandboxed apps that protect your filesystem while allowing the AI tools to function normally.
• •Managing Git repositories with lazygit through a dedicated application that integrates with Finder and maintains its own command history separate from your main terminal.
• •Editing text files with nano or treemd as standalone applications that can be launched via Finder toolbar buttons or by double-clicking files in the file system.
• •Monitoring system resources with tools like htop and top as always-on-top utilities accessible through global keyboard shortcuts for quick system oversight.
• •Managing Docker containers with lazydocker through a dedicated app that provides focused Docker management without cluttering your main terminal workspace.
• •Exploring disk usage with dua or viewing SQLite databases with harlequin as file-based applications that integrate seamlessly with macOS file handling.

Who is this for?

Multitui targets macOS power users, developers, and technical professionals who work extensively with command-line tools and TUI programs. It's designed for users who need to run AI coding assistants, system monitoring tools, and development utilities while maintaining filesystem security. The product appeals to those who want to reduce terminal tab clutter by creating dedicated applications for frequently used tools and who value macOS-native integration features like dock icons, Spotlight search, and Finder context menus.