Herdr 0.9 Unites 700k+ Users
New update connects multiple machines to one client, ending terminal tab chaos for nearly 1,000 plugins and a vast community
Herdr has released an update that allows users to connect multiple machines to a single client, making it easier to manage agents and terminals across different devices. This update brings together the workspaces, tabs, and agents from multiple machines into a single Terminal User Interface (TUI).
The update is part of Herdr version 0.9 and allows users to run agents anywhere and control them from wherever they are. Users can also give an SSH target and access that machine's workspaces, tabs, and agents. Herdr's outer UI is now rendered on the client, making it easier to manage multiple machines.
Herdr has a large community behind it, with more than 700,000 downloads and close to 1,000 plugins. The platform already had a feature called --remote that allows users to attach to a remote machine, but until now, each machine needed a separate Herdr client. This update addresses a long-standing request from the community, who have been asking for this feature for months.
## What changed The update changes the way Herdr handles multiple machines. Previously, each machine needed a separate Herdr client, usually in a different terminal tab. Users had to remember where each agent was running and switch between those tabs to check on them. Now, users can manage all their agents and terminals from a single client.
## Why it matters The update is significant because it reflects a shift in the way people use their laptops. Instead of relying on them for all compute tasks, users are starting to think of them as clients that can connect to more powerful machines elsewhere. This update makes it easier for users to manage their agents and terminals across different devices, making it a significant improvement for the Herdr community.
The update is also a testament to the flexibility of Herdr's plugin system, which has allowed community contributors to create workarounds for this feature until now. With this update, Herdr itself now supports the feature, making it easier for users to manage their agents and terminals.
