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defract

run your whole process, not just your agents.·defract.dev

defract is a macOS and Windows desktop app that orchestrates Claude Code through a complete software development lifecycle — scoping, design, architecture, implementation, review and release. It runs parallel Claude Code agents, each isolated in its own git worktree, with a memory system that learns the user's codebase. Humans approve scope, design and architecture while agents groom, build, review and release stories, either in autopilot or human-in-the-loop mode. It is described as local-first, with PTY transcripts staying on-device, and requires users to bring their own Claude Code subscription.

What it's for

orchestrating a full story-to-release software development workflowrunning parallel Claude Code agents in isolated git worktreesbacklog grooming and structuring raw ideas into stories with acceptance criteriascope, design and architecture approval before implementationagent-reviewed code mergesstaged deployment preview (5% → 25% → 100%)human-in-the-loop review for high-risk changes

Features 14

agent-reviewed merges (code only merges after agent sign-off)
autopilot mode with optional review gates
backlog grooming: pasted ideas auto-structured into stories with type, epic, module, size and labels, deduped against backlog
each story runs in its own isolated git worktree
embedded memory system that learns the codebase and past decisions
human-in-the-loop mode where agents pause at every stage
native Claude Code protocol integration (not a wrapper)
one integrated UI covering scoping, design, architecture, implementation, review and release
orchestrates Claude Code through story, design, architecture, implementation, review and release stages
parallel agent execution across multiple stories
scope preview with acceptance criteria, checks and risks
specialist agent roles for scoping, design, architecture, implementation and review
staged deployment preview (5% → 25% → 100%)
terminal activity/diff view

At a glance

free tier

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

PlatformsmacOS, Windows

Fortechnical founders, indie hackers, engineers already running parallel Claude Code agents, ai-native teams

Companydefract

Integrations

Claude Code

Pricing

Only pricing stated is that the open beta download is free. No paid tiers or pricing page content are present. Users must separately pay Anthropic for Claude Code access.

Open betaFree

described on the site as 'download free open beta · macos + windows · free'; no paid plans are stated

open beta on macOS and Windows only; v1 will add codex, gemini and opencode support