HeyZoku is a Mac application designed for developers to orchestrate and manage multiple coding agent CLIs side by side using voice commands.
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overview
HeyZoku is a voice-first agentic development environment tool developed by Priyanshu Dangi that enables macOS developers to run and manage multiple coding agent CLIs side by side as live terminals on a single canvas. It allows for hands-free orchestration of AI coding agents through voice commands, maintaining persistent context across projects and applications.
features
HeyZoku provides a suite of features designed to enhance developer productivity through voice-controlled agent management and a persistent development environment on macOS.
use cases
HeyZoku is primarily designed for developers and Mac users who frequently interact with AI coding agents and seek to streamline their workflows through voice commands and a hands-free environment.
how to use
To begin using HeyZoku, users install the macOS application and can immediately start orchestrating coding agents via voice commands. The 'Coding Use' feature, which leverages on-device dictation, is currently available free in beta.
pricing
HeyZoku offers a one-time purchase for its core application, the 'Zoku Lifetime License', and an optional monthly subscription for 'Cloud' features related to 'Computer Use'. The 'Coding Use' feature is currently free during its beta phase.
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HeyZoku differentiates itself in the market by focusing on a voice-first, agentic development environment for macOS, offering unique capabilities compared to traditional terminal emulators and code editors.
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