Vibe Commander
A terminal-based IVE (Integrated Vibe Environment) for AI coding assistants. Norton Commander vibes, modern AI workflows.
Why?
Built for developers who live in their terminal with AI assistants like Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or Codex. Instead of jumping between terminal tabs to check files, view diffs, or stage commits—do it all in one place while your AI does the heavy lifting.
Quick Start
Download Binary
Grab the latest binary for your platform from the Releases page.
Install with Go
go install github.com/avitaltamir/vibecommander/cmd/vc@latest
Run
Press Alt+A to launch your AI assistant, or Alt+S to choose between Claude, Gemini, Codex, or a custom command.
Features
File Tree
- Browse your project with vim-style navigation
- Git status indicators (green=staged, yellow=modified, purple=untracked)
- Fuzzy search with
/ - Stage/unstage files with
Space - Compact indent toggle with
Alt+I
Code Viewer
- Syntax highlighting
- Regex search (
/, thenn/pfor next/prev) - Inline diff view for modified files
Git Panel
- Toggle with
Alt+Gto see staged/unstaged changes - Stage/unstage files with
Space - Commit with
c(supports GPG signing)
AI Integration
- Supports Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex, or any custom command
- AI selection persists across sessions
- Full terminal emulation—your AI has complete control
Layout
- Resizable panels with
Alt+[andAlt+] - Fullscreen content with
Alt+2(toggle) - Panel sizes persist across sessions
Keybindings
Panels
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Alt+1 |
Focus file tree |
Alt+2 |
Focus content (again for fullscreen) |
Alt+3 |
Toggle terminal |
Alt+G |
Toggle git panel |
Alt+[ / Alt+] |
Resize panels |
Navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
↑/k ↓/j |
Move up/down |
←/h →/l |
Collapse/expand |
Enter |
Open file / toggle directory |
PgUp/PgDn |
Page scroll |
Home/g End/G |
Jump to top/bottom |
Search
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
/ |
Search (file tree: filter, viewer: regex) |
n / p |
Next/prev match |
Esc |
Clear search |
Git
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Space |
Stage/unstage file |
c |
Commit (in git panel) |
Actions
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Alt+A |
Launch AI assistant |
Alt+S |
Select AI assistant |
Alt+T |
Cycle theme |
Alt+I |
Toggle compact indent |
Ctrl+H |
Toggle help |
Ctrl+Q |
Quit |
Mac users: Option key works as Alt—no terminal config needed.
Themes
Cycle through with Alt+T:
| Theme | Vibe |
|---|---|
| Midnight Miami | Neon pink + cyan on deep purple. Synthwave dreams. |
| Piña Colada | Tropical sunset. Vacation mode activated. |
| Lobster Boy | Fresh from the seafood shack. Classy crustacean. |
| Feral Jungle | Deep rainforest. Touch grass, but make it terminal. |
| Vampire Weekend | Gothic but make it indie. Dark academia core. |
Requirements
- 256-color terminal
- A Nerd Font for file icons (optional but recommended)
Building from Source
git clone https://github.com/avitaltamir/vibecommander.git
cd vibecommander
make build
./bin/vc100% Vibes, 0% Human Slop.
MIT License