Self-host Agent of Empires
v1.21.0AI agent session controller for developers
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What is Agent of Empires?
A Rust-built terminal session manager for AI coding assistants on Linux or macOS. Uses tmux for persistent sessions that survive disconnects. Provides a TUI dashboard and browser-based web interface with real terminal streaming, Git worktrees for parallel branches, container sandboxing via Docker/Podman, status detection, mobile phone access over HTTPS, and an HTTP API.
Should you self-host Agent of Empires?
Agent of Empires scores 57/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #53 of 166 in Developer Tools. It has 3 391 GitHub stars.
It shipped 10 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v1.21.0, came out on 21 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 7 days.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Rust.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is openhands (87/100, 92 079 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Agent of Empires vs openhands side by side.
Features
- Docker SandboxSupports Docker, Podman, Apple Containers
- Git worktrees
- HTTP API
- Remote Phone Access
- Structured ViewAgent Client Protocol with plan panels and swipe-to-approve
- Token Auth
- TUI dashboard
- Web DashboardPWA support
Agent of Empires README
FAQ
How is this different from plain tmux?
tmux gives persistent sessions while AoE adds agent-aware status detection, git worktree management, container sandboxing, a web dashboard with phone access, and a diff viewer.
Does it work on Windows?
Only through WSL2 since AoE depends on tmux and POSIX process handling.
Can I use AoE over SSH?
Yes. Sessions persist across disconnects; reconnect and run aoe again.
Which AI tools are supported?
Run `aoe agents` for the current list of supported tools.
What happens when I close aoe?
Sessions are tmux sessions running in the background; they are removed only when you delete them.
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