Shob is an AI agent workspace built for developers who want to move fast without losing control. Run multiple AI agents simultaneously, review every action before it executes, and automate complex workflows — all from your terminal or desktop app.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/shobcoder/shob/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Quickstart
Get Shob running and send your first AI prompt in under 5 minutes.
Installation
Install the Shob CLI on macOS, Linux, or Windows.
CLI Reference
Full reference for every Shob command and flag.
JavaScript SDK
Programmatically control Shob sessions from your Node.js code.
What Shob Does
Shob coordinates AI agents to handle real development work — writing code, running tests, browsing files, executing shell commands, and interacting with external tools. You stay in control: every consequential action requires your approval unless you explicitly allow it.Parallel Sessions
Run multiple independent AI agents on the same project simultaneously.
Smart Permissions
Review and approve commands, file edits, and network calls before they happen.
MCP Integration
Connect local and remote Model Context Protocol servers for custom tools.
Plugin System
Extend Shob with custom tools, auth methods, and provider integrations.
GitHub Agent
Automate PR reviews, issue triage, and code changes via GitHub Actions.
Custom Agents
Define specialized agents with specific models, tools, and system prompts.
Get Started
Authenticate a provider
Connect an AI provider — Anthropic, OpenAI, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
Run your first task
Pass a message and let Shob handle the rest. Shob opens an interactive session where you can approve or deny each proposed action.
Explore the desktop app
Download the Electron desktop app for a full GUI with a file tree, integrated terminal, and real-time diff viewer.See Desktop App for download links and setup.
Explore the Docs
Core Concepts
Understand sessions, agents, permissions, and providers.
Configuration
Configure providers, MCP servers, agents, and plugins via
shob.json.Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs for common workflows.