Rift

Rift is a tool that helps developers manage their Git worktrees, especially when working with AI coding agents. It allows them to work on different features or tasks at the same time without interrupting their current work. Rift creates separate, isolated areas for each task, each with its own branch and an AI coding agent.

Benefits

Rift makes it possible to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Each task gets its own isolated worktree and branch, so developers don't need to save their current work or switch between branches. It works with many AI agents like Claude Code, Copilot, and Codex, or even custom ones. Rift also prevents conflicts when running multiple services by using a smart system for assigning network ports. It can automatically handle setup tasks like installing dependencies or setting up databases when a worktree is created or changed. Therift codecommand can open all active worktrees in a single project view in supported code editors, making it easier to manage everything. Therift opencommand quickly sets up a new branch, worktree, and launches the AI agent for a task.

Use Cases

Rift is useful for developers who need to switch between different coding tasks quickly. It's ideal for projects where developers might be working on new features, bug fixes, and experiments all at once. It supports code editors like VS Code and Cursor, which can manage multiple projects or folders within a single window. While it works best with editors that support managed workspaces, it can be configured to work with other command-line AI tools.

Vibes

This tool is designed for developers looking to streamline their workflow with AI assistance and manage multiple development tasks efficiently.

Additional Information

Rift can be installed globally using npm. Developers can set it up by running a configuration command and then initializing it in their project. It supports various AI agents and can be customized for specific needs.