Orca is the most powerful Agent Development Environment (ADE) — a free, open-source desktop app for shipping with coding agents. It runs Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor CLI, and every other CLI agent in parallel across isolated worktrees, with a Ghostty-class terminal, in-app diff review, an embedded browser, and remote SSH dev built in.

How does Orca use git worktrees?

Orca is worktree-first — each AI agent runs in its own isolated git worktree, so Claude Code can work on authentication while Codex handles the API and OpenCode builds the frontend, all in parallel without conflicts.

Does Orca work with Claude Code?

Yes, Orca is built specifically to manage Claude Code alongside other AI coding agents. Run multiple Claude Code instances across different worktrees simultaneously with full terminal control, status tracking, and notifications.

What terminal does Orca use?

Orca features a Ghostty-inspired terminal with infinite horizontal, vertical, and nested splits. Watch server logs while your AI agent codes right next to it, all within a single window.

What changed in the latest Orca releases?

Recent Orca releases added PDF diff preview, hidden-file quick-open, configurable worktree cards, improved merge-conflict and CI review, jump-to-file actions in diffs, markdown preview search, and better image rendering in the editor.

Why choose the Orca IDE for AI agents?

The Orca IDE is specifically designed as a worktree IDE that helps developers harness engineering productivity by running multiple AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex in parallel.

Is Orca a Cursor alternative?

Yes, Orca serves as a terminal-first Cursor alternative. Instead of a standard text editor, it acts as a worktree manager that lets you run multiple AI agents simultaneously and manage git worktrees for AI seamlessly.

Can I use Orca as a Ghostty for Windows or Linux?

Yes. Since Ghostty is primarily macOS-focused, developers searching for 'Ghostty for Windows' or 'Ghostty for Linux' can use Orca to get a Ghostty terminal alternative designed specifically for parallel AI coding.

How do I run Claude Code on Windows or Linux?

Orca provides a native environment to run Claude Code on Windows and Linux smoothly. As a robust worktree manager, it eliminates terminal compatibility issues, making it easy to run multiple AI agents across different operating systems.

Yes, Orca is completely free and open source under the MIT license. Download it for macOS, Windows, or Linux at no cost.

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Claude Code v2.1.173

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›tighten address validation and add coverage

•I'm checking the existing form flow, then I'll patch the validator and run the focused tests.

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•src/checkout/AddressForm.tsx:38: validateAddress(values) src/checkout/validators.ts:12: export function validateAddress

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•Found the country-specific branch. I'm making the ZIP/postal path explicit and keeping the existing checkout copy unchanged.

Update(src/checkout/validators.ts)

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44 export function validateAddress(values: AddressValues) {

45- if (!values.country) return true;

45+ if (!values.country) return { ok: false, field: 'country' };

46+ if (values.country === 'CA') return validateCanadianPostal(values);

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•PASS src/checkout/validators.test.ts (18) PASS src/checkout/AddressForm.test.tsx (9)

•Focused tests pass. I'm running lint on the touched files before summarizing the change.

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•No ESLint warnings or errors

•Updated validation behavior and added regression tests for US ZIP+4, Canadian postal codes, and missing country.

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- Local: http://localhost:3000

✓ Ready in 731ms

○ Compiling /checkout ...

✓ Compiled /checkout in 812ms

○ Compiling / ...

GET /checkout 200 in 96ms

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dev@mac orca/feat-mobile-page $ claude● Read mobile/orca-mobile-sidebar-mock-v3.html ⎿ Read 2103 lines● Edit mobile/orca-mobile-sidebar-mock-v3.html ⎿ Replaced pair-scan slide with terminal session● Bash pnpm test --filter mobile ⎿ PASS src/transport/host-store.test.ts PASS src/cache/worktree-cache.test.ts ● 14 passed, 1 skipped (1.8s)I've replaced the pair-scan slide with a high-fidelityterminal screen. Tokyonight palette, Menlo, real claudetool-call formatting. Want me to add the diff next?›

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