Crystal users
Crystal is discontinued and Nimbalyst is its official successor. Dispatcher is an alternative for Crystal users who want more agent choices and team intake.
Dispatcher vs Nimbalyst
Nimbalyst, which replaced Crystal in early 2026, runs parallel Claude Code and Codex sessions in git worktrees and organizes them on a session kanban with WYSIWYG editors and an iOS companion. Dispatcher shares the worktree model, supports a wider range of agent CLIs, and connects the board to Slack, GitHub, and Linear intake, stacked PRs, and per-agent MCP and skills.
At a glance
Choose Dispatcher if
- You use agents beyond Claude Code and Codex
- Requests come from Slack, GitHub, or Linear
- You ship large changes as stacked PRs
Choose Nimbalyst if
- You want an iOS app to monitor sessions
- You are migrating from Crystal and want the closest successor
Feature comparison
“Not listed” means Nimbalyst's public material does not mention it, not that it is missing.
| Feature | Dispatcher | Nimbalyst |
|---|---|---|
| Runs several agents in parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Isolation model | Git worktree and branch per task | Git worktree per session |
| Supported agents | 12 agent CLIs, including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Kiro, OpenCode, Antigravity, and Grok | Claude Code and Codex |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows (Linux planned) | Desktop app, plus an iOS companion |
| Issue intake | Yes: GitHub, Linear, Slack | Not listed |
| Slack mention to task | Yes | Not listed |
| Diff review before PR | Yes: Diff next to the agent's terminal | Yes |
| Stacked PRs (GitHub Stacks) | Yes: Built-in gh stack flow | Not listed |
| Task board and planning | Yes: Projects, cycles, roadmaps, review queue | Yes: Session kanban |
| Team docs synced to agents | Yes: Synced into .dispatcher/context | Partly: WYSIWYG docs |
| MCP and skills per agent | Yes: Harnesses screen | Not listed |
| Source code | Closed source | Reported open source; check the repository |
| Price | Free for local use; paid plans for cloud sync and teams | Free for individuals |
Key differences
Agents and intake
Nimbalyst centers on Claude Code and Codex sessions. Dispatcher runs twelve agent CLIs and fills its board from Slack, GitHub, and Linear.
Questions
Is Dispatcher a Crystal or Nimbalyst alternative?
Yes. Like Crystal and Nimbalyst, Dispatcher runs parallel agents in git worktrees. It adds support for more agent CLIs, Slack and GitHub intake, and stacked PRs.
Is Crystal still maintained?
Its maintainers discontinued Crystal in February 2026 and recommend Nimbalyst as its successor.
More comparisons
- Dispatcher vs ConductorA Mac app for running Claude Code and Codex agents in parallel worktrees.
- Dispatcher vs SupersetAn open-source terminal for running many CLI coding agents in parallel worktrees.
- Dispatcher vs Vibe KanbanAn open-source kanban board that runs coding agents in worktrees from its cards.
- Dispatcher vs Claude SquadAn open-source terminal UI that runs agents in tmux sessions and git worktrees.
- Dispatcher vs SculptorA desktop UI for Claude Code that runs each agent in its own Docker container.
- Dispatcher vs EmdashAn open-source agentic development environment for many CLI agents in worktrees.
- Dispatcher vs OrcaAn open-source agent development environment with worktrees, terminals, and a browser per task.
- Dispatcher vs MuxCoder's open-source coding agent multiplexer for local, worktree, and SSH workspaces.
- Dispatcher vs TraycerA spec-driven planning extension for VS Code that hands plans to your coding agent.
Nimbalyst is a trademark of Stravu. This page compares publicly available information as of October 14, 2026; products change quickly, so check Nimbalyst's site for current details. Spotted something out of date? Email support@getdispatcher.dev.
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