Crystal - Claude Code Commander for managing multiple Claude Code instances
How to install crystal?
stravu/crystal
$git clone https://github.com/stravu/crystalInstalls into the current project.
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Install crystal by running `git clone https://github.com/stravu/crystal`, then use it for the current task and follow its documentation at https://github.com/stravu/crystal.
README.md
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| 8 | <p><a href="https://nimbalyst.com/">https://nimbalyst.com/</a></p> |
| 9 | <p><a href="https://nimbalyst.com/download/">Download here</a></p> |
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| 13 | <h1>Crystal Is Now Nimbalyst</h1> |
| 14 | <p>Crystal (formerly a multi-session AI code assistant manager) has been deprecated and replaced by <strong>Nimbalyst</strong>.</p> |
| 15 | <p>Deprecated: February 2026.</p> |
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| 19 | <a href="https://nimbalyst.com/"> |
| 20 | <img src="https://nimbalyst.com/_astro/ai-agent-transcript.Bd8j1G0q_BQpgv.webp" alt="Nimbalyst Agent Window" width="960" /> |
| 21 | </a> |
| 22 | </div> |
| 23 | |
| 24 | ## Migration |
| 25 | |
| 26 | - Download Nimbalyst: https://nimbalyst.com/ |
| 27 | - Documentation: https://docs.nimbalyst.com/ |
| 28 | - GitHub repository: https://github.com/Nimbalyst/nimbalyst |
| 29 | |
| 30 | ## Nimbalyst Features |
| 31 | |
| 32 | - AI-native workspace for human + AI collaboration |
| 33 | - AI agents that stream edits directly into open editors in real time |
| 34 | - Multi-editor environment for code, markdown, spreadsheets, diagrams, and visual docs |
| 35 | - Extension-first architecture for custom editor/file-type support |
| 36 | - Local-first file model using open formats like Markdown, JSON, and CSV |
| 37 | - Code-aware agent orchestration for implementation planning and task execution |
| 38 | - Git worktree isolation for safer parallel AI coding sessions |
| 39 | - Rich markdown editing with tables, code blocks, embeds, and formatting tools |
| 40 | - Monaco-based code editing experience for programming workflows |
| 41 | - RevoGrid-powered spreadsheet editing for CSV and tabular workflows |
| 42 | - Excalidraw integration for diagram and whiteboard workflows |
| 43 | - Visual data modeling tools for schema-centric work |
| 44 | - Visual mockup editing for interface ideation and iteration |
| 45 | - Unified editor lifecycle with consistent AI integration across editor types |
| 46 | - Auto-save and file watching for reliable local development workflows |
| 47 | - Project-level workspace management and AI session tracking |
| 48 | - Built on production-grade desktop foundations with Electron |
| 49 | |
| 50 | ## FAQ |
| 51 | |
| 52 | - **Is Crystal discontinued?** Yes. Crystal is deprecated and replaced by Nimbalyst. |
| 53 | - **Can I still use Crystal?** Yes. You can continue using Crystal, but we recommend moving to Nimbalyst for active updates. |
| 54 | - **Where is Nimbalyst?** https://nimbalyst.com/ |
| 55 | |
| 56 | For downloads, documentation, and updates, go to **https://nimbalyst.com/**. |
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