Waku: An Open-Source Native Desktop App for Coding Agents Built with Rust+GPUI
dotey · x · 2026-08-12
Waku is a free and open-source desktop application designed to unify various coding agent CLIs into a single native interface.
- Tech Stack: Built with Rust and GPUI (the GPU-accelerated framework behind Zed), offering instant launch and smooth scrolling without Electron.
- Unified Timeline: Connects agents via stream-json or JSON-RPC, normalizing them into a provider-neutral model.
- Rewind that Matters: Every prompt checkpoints the working tree under a hidden git ref, allowing you to roll back code and provider conversations together.
- Local by Architecture: Projects, sessions, and transcripts live entirely on your disk with no accounts or telemetry.
- Keyboard First: Features extensive keyboard shortcuts for session management, queuing follow-ups, and mid-turn steering.
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