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(Crystal is now Nimbalyst) Run multiple Codex and Claude Code AI sessions in parallel git worktrees. Test, compare ap...

Copy the install, test the workflow, then decide if it earns a permanent slot.

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Why nowStill in play

Still active enough to matter. Good candidate for a fast stack test instead of a long evaluation loop.

DecisionHigh-conviction move

Copy the install, test the workflow, then decide if it earns a permanent slot.

Trial costMedium lift

Reasonable to try, but it will take more than a quick skim to get real signal.

Risk39/100

GitHub health 62/100. no security policy. 69 open issues make this testable, but not something to trust blind.

What You Are Adopting

AI Agent

Multiple

Model

Multiple

Build Time

Minutes

Test This In Your Stack

One command inClean rollbackLow commitment
shieldSandboxedInstalls to ~/.claude — isolated from your projects. One command to remove.

Fastest way to find out if crystal belongs in your setup.

Copy the install command, run a real test, and back it out cleanly if it slows you down.

Try now
git clone https://github.com/stravu/crystal ~/.claude/agents/crystal

Run this first. You will know quickly if the workflow earns a permanent slot.

Back out
rm -rf ~/.claude/agents/crystal

No messy cleanup loop. If it misses, remove it and keep moving.

Install Location

~/  └─ .claude/      ├─ commands/      ├─ agents/      │   └─ crystal/ ← installs here      └─ settings.json

About

(Crystal is now Nimbalyst) Run multiple Codex and Claude Code AI sessions in parallel git worktrees. Test, compare approaches & manage AI-assisted development workflows in one desktop app.. An open-source agent for the AI coding ecosystem.

README

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https://nimbalyst.com/

Download here

Crystal Is Now Nimbalyst

Crystal (formerly a multi-session AI code assistant manager) has been deprecated and replaced by Nimbalyst.

Deprecated: February 2026.

Nimbalyst Agent Window

Migration

  • Download Nimbalyst: https://nimbalyst.com/
  • Documentation: https://docs.nimbalyst.com/
  • GitHub repository: https://github.com/Nimbalyst/nimbalyst

Nimbalyst Features

  • AI-native workspace for human + AI collaboration
  • AI agents that stream edits directly into open editors in real time
  • Multi-editor environment for code, markdown, spreadsheets, diagrams, and visual docs
  • Extension-first architecture for custom editor/file-type support
  • Local-first file model using open formats like Markdown, JSON, and CSV
  • Code-aware agent orchestration for implementation planning and task execution
  • Git worktree isolation for safer parallel AI coding sessions
  • Rich markdown editing with tables, code blocks, embeds, and formatting tools
  • Monaco-based code editing experience for programming workflows
  • RevoGrid-powered spreadsheet editing for CSV and tabular workflows
  • Excalidraw integration for diagram and whiteboard workflows
  • Visual data modeling tools for schema-centric work
  • Visual mockup editing for interface ideation and iteration
  • Unified editor lifecycle with consistent AI integration across editor types
  • Auto-save and file watching for reliable local development workflows
  • Project-level workspace management and AI session tracking
  • Built on production-grade desktop foundations with Electron

FAQ

  • Is Crystal discontinued? Yes. Crystal is deprecated and replaced by Nimbalyst.
  • Can I still use Crystal? Yes. You can continue using Crystal, but we recommend moving to Nimbalyst for active updates.
  • Where is Nimbalyst? https://nimbalyst.com/

For downloads, documentation, and updates, go to https://nimbalyst.com/.

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