Show HN: 49Agents – Infinite canvas IDE for AI agents

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TLDR

  • Open-source 2D zoomable canvas that replaces tab-based terminal management for AI agents across multiple machines via WebSocket relay.

Key Takeaways

  • Infinite canvas replaces tab and split layouts; panes are drag-resizable and persist position across sessions.
  • Real tmux sessions via ttyd give full ANSI color and scrollback; broadcast mode sends keystrokes to multiple terminals simultaneously.
  • Multi-machine support requires no SSH: each machine runs a 49-agent process connecting to a shared relay over WebSocket; terminal I/O is relayed but never stored server-side.
  • Canvas panes include Monaco editor, git graph, Beads (interactive issue tables), permission notifications, and Markdown notes alongside terminals.
  • BSL 1.1 license, free for individuals and small teams; converts to MIT on 2030-02-26. Self-host via localhost or Tailscale, or use the coming app.49agents.com hosted relay.

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