What it does
Kaku is a terminal, the app programmers use to type commands, for Mac. It's built on WezTerm and comes with fonts, themes, tabs and Mac shortcuts already set up.
It shows which AI agent is working and on what, and notifies you when Claude Code needs your input. An optional assistant can suggest a fix when a command fails, turn a plain-language description into a command, or chat about what's on screen.
The AI assistant uses an AI service you set up yourself; Kaku doesn't provide one. It also lets you reach your Mac's terminals from a browser on another computer.
Who it's for
Mac users who work in the terminal, especially with AI coding agents like Claude Code or Codex.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. You download it and drag it into Applications, but it's a tool for people who type commands. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Mac
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Download the Kaku disk image from the project's releases page, open it and drag Kaku into Applications.
- Open Kaku and follow its setup, and optionally connect your own AI service for the assistant.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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