Devtoolwatch Boardomnirush.ai review
omnirush.ai is a desktop coding agent app for macOS and Linux that gives free access to frontier models through an omnirush.ai account.
- 4.5kGitHub stars
- +849new stars, week of Oct 25
- #10in Coding agents this week
omnirush.ai at a glance
- Category
- Coding agents
- Maintained by
- omnirush.ai (organization, @omnirush-ai on GitHub)
- Language
- TypeScript, JavaScript, MDX
- Repository
- github.com/omnirush-ai/omnirush-gui
- Website
- omnirush.ai
- Latest release
- v3.8.2 on GitHub, Oct 30, 2026
- First published
- Sep 21, 2026
What omnirush.ai does
- omnirush.ai lets you choose a model and an effort level (low, high, xhigh, max) per chat from your account's model catalog.
- omnirush.ai clones, branches, creates worktrees, commits, pushes, and opens and reviews pull requests with gh.
- omnirush.ai connects to local MCP servers from a supported list, such as filesystem, git, SQLite, memory, time and Playwright.
- omnirush.ai supports skills added from the Library in Settings, and every model sees the same skills.
- omnirush.ai has a full-permissions toggle that switches between asking for and allowing every tool call.
- omnirush.ai can run a swarm of sub-agents on one task and return a single summary.
- omnirush.ai offers Claude Opus 5.5 in the model picker, which opens a Claude chat in the project's sandbox.
How it works
omnirush.ai is a desktop app built on the OpenCode 2 engine (2.0.32). You sign in through omnirush.ai/console with a device code, and prompts run only after an account is connected. Models come from your omnirush.ai account. On Linux, your sign-in is stored in the system keyring. On macOS, it is protected by a keychain key. Claude chats need Docker or Podman.
How to install and start using omnirush.ai
macOS: clear quarantine on first launch
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/omnirush.appLinux AppImage or tar.gz: install GTK runtime
sudo apt install libgtk-3-0 libnss3 libatk-bridge2.0-0 libasound2From source: install dependencies
pnpm install --frozen-lockfileRequirements
- An omnirush.ai account; the app does not run prompts until one is connected.
- macOS on Apple Silicon, or Linux on x64 or arm64.
- Docker or Podman, for now, to use Claude models.
- For development: Node.js 24, pnpm 11.4 and Bun 1.3.10 or newer.
First steps
- Download the build for your platform from the GitHub releases page and verify it with SHA256SUMS.txt.
- On macOS, allow the unnotarized app via System Settings > Privacy & Security > Open Anyway.
- Click Sign in to omnirush.ai and approve the device code in the browser at omnirush.ai/console.
- Configure local MCP servers in Settings > MCP and add skills from the Library in Settings.
Who omnirush.ai is for
- Developers who want a desktop coding agent with frontier models at no cost.
- Developers who want an agent to handle git branches, worktrees, commits and pull requests.
- Researchers who want an agent to analyze files in a local folder.
Limitations to know
- omnirush.ai does not support your own provider API keys; models come only from your omnirush.ai account.
- omnirush.ai does not support remote or account-linked MCP servers, only local servers from the supported list.
- omnirush.ai has no build for Intel Macs, and macOS builds are not notarized yet.
- omnirush.ai chats keep one provider, so switching to another provider's model starts a new chat.
Is omnirush.ai growing? Usage data
In the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, omnirush.ai ranked #20 on the Devtoolwatch Board and #10 in Coding agents, with a momentum score of 91 out of 100.
Show the weekly numbers
| Week of | New stars |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | – |
| Aug 16, 2026 | – |
| Aug 23, 2026 | – |
| Aug 30, 2026 | – |
| Sep 6, 2026 | – |
| Sep 13, 2026 | – |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 648 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 2.4k |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 448 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 202 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 849 |
The Board ranks tools by four signals each week: new stars, new stars for the repo's size, added downloads and download growth beyond the market. How the ranking works.
omnirush.ai alternatives
Other AI coding agents on the Board in the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, by momentum:
| Rank | Tool | Stars | Downloads/wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CindyCindy is an open-source AI agent app for desktop and mobile that combines Claude Code, Codex and Pi across your connected devices. | 8.8k | – |
| #2 | OpenMausBotOpenMausBot is an open-source desktop chat app where each contact is a local Claude, Codex, or Grok CLI agent with its own computer. | 9.6k | – |
| #3 | OrcaOrca is a desktop agent development environment for running Claude Code, Codex, and other CLI coding agents in parallel, each in its own… | 111.7k | – |
| #4 | OpenBotOpenBot is an open-source, self-hosted template for AI coworkers that each get their own browser, files and granted tools, with every… | 9.1k | – |
| #5 | Agent ReachAgent Reach is a Python CLI that lets AI agents search and read platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili and… | 107.2k | – |
| #6 | Skill RecorderSkill Recorder is a desktop app that records your on-screen work session and turns it into a reusable agent Skill or Automation. | 5.6k | – |
Recent omnirush.ai releases
omnirush.ai FAQ
Is omnirush.ai free and open source?
omnirush.ai's code is on GitHub (omnirush-ai/omnirush-gui), but the repository doesn't declare a standard open-source license. Check its license file before using it commercially. Its website links to a pricing page: https://omnirush.ai/#pricing.
How do I install omnirush.ai?
Run xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/omnirush.app. The install section above has the other options from the project's README.
Is omnirush.ai still maintained?
Yes. The omnirush-ai/omnirush-gui repository was last updated on Oct 30, 2026, and the latest release, v3.8.2 on GitHub, came out on Oct 30, 2026.
How popular is omnirush.ai?
omnirush.ai has 4.5k GitHub stars as of Nov 1, 2026. It gained 849 new stars in the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, against a 12-week average of 757 a week. That made it #10 among AI coding agents on the Devtoolwatch Board.
What are the best alternatives to omnirush.ai?
Other AI coding agents on the Devtoolwatch Board in the week of Oct 25–31, 2026, by momentum: Cindy (#1), OpenMausBot (#2), Orca (#3), OpenBot (#4), Agent Reach (#5). The alternatives table above has their numbers.
Can I use my own API keys with omnirush.ai?
No. omnirush.ai does not support your own provider keys. You choose from the models in your omnirush.ai account, with GPT 6 Astra as the default.
Does omnirush.ai run on Intel Macs?
No. omnirush.ai has no build for Intel Macs. Builds exist for macOS on Apple Silicon and for Linux on x64 and arm64.
How does omnirush.ai handle git write commands?
omnirush.ai asks once per session before running git write commands. Destructive commands always ask. The full-permissions toggle can allow every tool call instead.
What do I need to use Claude in omnirush.ai?
omnirush.ai currently needs Docker or Podman on your computer for Claude chats. Your account must also have Claude access. If it does not, the app says so.
Where does omnirush.ai store my sign-in on Linux?
omnirush.ai uses the system keyring when one is available, such as gnome-keyring, KeePassXC or KWallet. Without a keyring, it falls back to an owner-only file in the app's data folder.
Sources
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Maintainers can show the tool's weekly Board rank in their README:
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