Claude Squad is Anthropic's official tool for running multiple Claude Code sessions in parallel. It's a terminal UI (TUI) built on tmux. Pane is a standalone desktop app that supports any CLI agent on any OS — no tmux required.
| pane | claude squad | |
|---|---|---|
| platform | windows + mac + linux | mac + linux only (requires tmux) |
| windows support | native, first-class | none — tmux doesn't exist on windows |
| agents | any CLI agent — zero integration needed | claude code, aider, codex, gemini, opencode, amp |
| interface | native desktop app (Electron + xterm.js) | terminal UI (TUI) inside tmux |
| diff viewer | built-in, syntax-highlighted | none |
| git workflow | commit, push, rebase, squash, merge — all keyboard | worktrees only |
| command palette | yes (⌘K) | no |
| notifications | desktop + sound | no |
| session persistence | yes — survives restarts | no — tmux sessions are ephemeral |
| dependencies | git only | tmux + gh CLI |
| open source | yes (AGPL-3.0) | yes |
| built by | dcouple inc | anthropic (official) |
windows support
Claude Squad has a hard dependency on tmux, which doesn't exist on Windows. 70% of developers use Windows. Pane runs natively on Windows, Mac, and Linux — same UI, same shortcuts, same features.
real desktop app vs TUI
Claude Squad is a terminal UI running inside tmux. Pane is a standalone desktop app with a built-in diff viewer, command palette, desktop notifications, and persistent sessions. You don't need to learn tmux keybindings or manage tmux sessions.
built-in git workflow
Claude Squad creates worktrees but leaves git operations to you. Pane has commit, push, rebase, squash, and merge built in — all from keyboard shortcuts with command preview.
built-in diff viewer
Claude Squad has no diff viewer. You need to use a separate tool to review what agents wrote. Pane shows syntax-highlighted diffs inline — review and commit without switching windows.
session persistence
Close your laptop, reopen Pane — everything's still there. Claude Squad sessions live inside tmux and don't survive restarts the same way.
official anthropic tool
Claude Squad is built by Anthropic — the same team that makes Claude Code. It's likely to get deep integration with Claude-specific features as they ship.
zero-install for tmux users
If you already live in tmux on Mac or Linux, Claude Squad fits right into your existing workflow with minimal setup.
Claude Squad is a solid TUI for Mac/Linux tmux users who primarily use Claude Code. If you need Windows support, a desktop app experience, built-in diff viewer, full git workflow, or persistent sessions — Pane is the tool built for that. And Pane supports every CLI agent, not just the ones it has specific integration for.
Is Claude Squad made by Anthropic?
Yes. Claude Squad is Anthropic's official tool for running multiple Claude Code sessions in parallel. It's open source and built on tmux.
Does Claude Squad work on Windows?
No. Claude Squad requires tmux, which doesn't exist on Windows. Even with WSL, it's not a native Windows experience. Pane runs natively on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Do I need tmux to use Pane?
No. Pane is a standalone desktop app — no tmux, no terminal multiplexer, no extra dependencies beyond git. Claude Squad requires tmux and gh CLI.
Does Pane have a diff viewer like Claude Squad?
Pane has a built-in syntax-highlighted diff viewer. Claude Squad does not have a diff viewer — you need a separate tool to review what agents wrote.
Can I run Aider or Codex in Claude Squad?
Claude Squad supports Claude Code, Aider, Codex, Gemini, OpenCode, and Amp. Pane supports any CLI agent universally — if it runs in a terminal, it runs in Pane, with zero integration needed.