Choose Hako when…
Your agents already run in herdr on your Macs, and you want one list sorted by who needs you. Open those same panes over SSH or Mosh, answer questions from the Lock Screen and continue on your Mac with Handoff.
Which one fits your work?
We make Hako. Here’s why you might choose it, and why you might choose KittyLitter.
Choose KittyLitter when…
You prefer a conversation view with reasoning, code and images, want voice input, or need an Android client. KittyLitter can discover local servers, start agents over SSH and pair through Alleycat without setting up a VPN.
Side by side.
Compare the workflow and what it takes to get connected.
| At a glance | Hako | KittyLitter |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Every agent on every Mac in one native list. | An open-source mobile client for coding agent sessions on computers you control. |
| Client platforms | iPhone, iPad and Mac. App Store launch coming soon. | iPhone, iPad and Android, with an Apple Watch companion. |
| Working with agents | herdr panes sorted by who needs you; answer from the Lock Screen. | Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, Pi and Droid, with per-session agent selection and parallel sessions. Also connects to Local Studio. |
| Connections | SSH and Mosh. Tailscale for the paired-Mac workflow. | Local server discovery, direct server endpoints, SSH tunnels or Alleycat QR pairing. Alleycat supports peer-to-peer connections across networks. |
| Host setup | Terminal Bridge and herdr on each Mac. iCloud Keychain for automatic pairing, or pair by QR code. | For SSH, enable remote access and install your agent on the host; KittyLitter starts it for you. You can also add an existing server endpoint or pair through Alleycat. Keep your host reachable. |
| Cost | Free, with no account to make. | Free and GPLv3 licensed, with an additional permission for app store distribution. The App Store offers optional tips. |
Reviewed November 4, 2026 against official sources. Features and plans can change; check current details before choosing.
- KittyLitter features, agents and pairing ↗
- KittyLitter Apple platforms and optional tips ↗
- Litter for Android ↗
- Litter source, Local Studio support and license ↗
- Litter SSH setup and server connections ↗
Hako’s agent workflow needs herdr and Terminal Bridge on your Macs, with Tailscale for access from your phone. Without herdr, it’s a plain SSH and Mosh terminal for Mac and Linux. See Hako’s setup and FAQ.
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