tucano
Tucano is a free, open-source desktop app (Mac, Windows, Linux) where a team of named AI agents works together in chat channels, using the Claude Code, Codex, Cursor CLI, OpenCode or Pi you already have, with per-tool permissions and approvals for real-world actions.
Why it matters
For developers and small teams running several coding agents at once. It replaces juggling terminals with one chat-style workspace and makes merges, purchases, posts, emails and deletes wait for your approval.
Highlights
- Agents have names, roles, tools and memory, talk in channels, and hand work to each other with @mentions (for example find, fix, then review).
- Connects MCP servers such as Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Linear, Notion, Datadog or Sentry, with no access, read, or read-and-write set per agent and per tool.
- Sensitive actions show an approval card with the exact call and arguments; approvals can also go to your phone through Telegram, and Pause everything stops all agents.
- Per-agent monthly token limits, a calendar of scheduled routines with quiet hours, and memories you can review, edit or forget.
- Everything stays on your computer: the README says there is no Tucano server, and agents run on your own harness sign-in or AI gateway.
Taken from the project's own README, docs or launch page. Claims about speed or accuracy are the maker's unless stated otherwise.
Worth knowing: Agents can run commands and use connected tools on your computer; review per-tool permissions before connecting work accounts. The Windows installer isn't code-signed. Server mode is marked experimental.
Quick facts
| Pricing | Free; you use the Claude or ChatGPT plan or AI provider you already pay for |
|---|---|
| Free or paid | Free (open source) |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript (Electron desktop app) |
| Platform | macOS (Apple silicon and Intel), Linux x64/ARM64 (.deb, AppImage), Windows 10/11 x64; needs a signed-in agent CLI; optional Docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 198 (as of 2026-11-04) |
| Maker | eduwxyz (GitHub) |
Links
- Official site: https://tucano.sh/
- Repository: https://github.com/eduwxyz/tucano
- Release notes: https://github.com/eduwxyz/tucano/releases
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Checked 2026-11-04 from the tool's own pages. Prices and star counts change, so confirm on the official site. Listing here is not a ranking or an endorsement.
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