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cindy
★ 7.4k
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takt
★ 1.4k

cindy vs takt

cindy: Cindy is an open-source AI agent that brings several harnesses (Claude Code and Codex first), models and tools into one agent running locally on your machine with your real files and logged-in apps. Models and harnesses can switch mid-task while memory, skills and tools stay continuous, and it can drive your browser, computer and phone and take work from IM and schedules.; takt: TAKT is an open-source CLI that turns AI coding agents into repeatable workflows defined in YAML: planning, implementation, review, fix loops, human checkpoints, permissions and output contracts. Queued tasks run in isolated worktrees with traceable logs, using Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Pi, DeepSeek Harness, Cursor, Copilot CLI or Kiro as providers.

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TL;DR

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cindyWorkflow Automation · ★ 7.4k

Using an existing Claude Code or Codex subscription through one desktop agent

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taktWorkflow Automation · ★ 1.4k

Enforce a review step that coding agents cannot skip

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
cindy logocindy
takt logotakt
Category
Workflow Automation
Workflow Automation
Stars
★ 7.4k
★ 1.4k
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Install Command
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npm install -g takt && takt install claude-sdk
Updated
1d ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
agent, agent-framework, ai-agent
agent-workflow, yaml, code-review
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Features

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01Claude Code and Codex harnesses with mid-task switching of harness and model
02Memory and skills shared across harnesses
03Browser, computer and phone control
04Bring your own model: Cindy service, existing Claude Code / Codex plans, your own API keys or local models
05Electron desktop and Expo mobile clients, Apache-2.0
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01YAML workflows with explicit plan, implement, review and fix steps
02Per-step persona, policy, knowledge, instructions and output contract
03Queued tasks executed in isolated worktrees with logs and reports
04Human checkpoints and per-step permissions
05CodeRabbit review loop with takt caccia
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Use Cases

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↳Using an existing Claude Code or Codex subscription through one desktop agent
↳Planning a task with one model and reviewing it with another
↳Recurring work triggered from IM or a schedule
takt logotakt
↳Enforce a review step that coding agents cannot skip
↳Queue several coding tasks and run them unattended
↳Mix different agents for implementation and review
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Best For

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Trending
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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between cindy and takt?
Both cindy and takt are in the Workflow Automation category. cindy has 7.4k stars, while takt has 1.4k stars.
Which is better, cindy or takt?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose cindy if Using an existing Claude Code or Codex subscription through one desktop agent, and takt if Enforce a review step that coding agents cannot skip.
Is cindy free or open source?
Yes, cindy is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is takt free or open source?
Yes, takt is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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