hob is an independent workspace designed for developers who use agent CLIs, providing tools for executing complex agent tasks and managing projects with multiple AI models.
Why it matters
overview
hob is a developer workspace tool developed by SmartAppsCo that enables professional developers using agent CLIs to execute complex agent tasks, automate workflows, and manage projects with multiple AI models. It facilitates local storage of conversations while allowing remote encrypted access to enhance productivity and control, making agent sessions the primary object and bringing tiling window management to agentic coding.
features
hob provides a unified environment for managing AI coding agents, terminals, and files, emphasizing organization, history, portability, and user control. Its architecture prioritizes local data storage and secure remote access.
use cases
hob is designed for professional developers who frequently use AI coding agents as part of their engineering work, aiming to consolidate fragmented AI development workflows into a single, local-first environment.
how to use
To begin using hob, developers typically install the application and configure their existing agent CLIs and model accounts within the workspace. The platform then allows for the creation of workspaces and the execution of agent sessions.
pricing
hob operates on a freemium model, offering a free trial for all personal plans. For its launch, the first 1,000 personal subscribers received a 40% discount on their continuous subscription. Business and Enterprise plans are available through direct contact with the hob team. Users pay for hob as the workspace layer, while costs for model access or editor-specific workflows are handled through their existing tools and providers.
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hob positions itself as an independent workspace for professional agent work, consolidating fragmented AI development workflows. It differentiates by providing a dedicated workspace layer that integrates existing agent CLIs and model accounts, rather than being a model provider itself.
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