Toad: A Unified Terminal Interface for AI Coding Tools
By
nikolatt
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
Toad is a terminal application that provides a unified interface for various AI coding tools like OpenHands, Claude Code, and Gemini CLI. Created by a developer whose terminal-focused startup failed due to funding issues, Toad leverages the ACP protocol to offer a seamless terminal UI experience for AI-assisted coding. The tool aims to make agentic coding more pleasant by consolidating multiple AI tools under a single interface.
Key quotes
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All of which run seamlessly under a single terminal UI, thanks to the ACP protocol.
Skills I have acquired over a very long career convincing terminals they are actually GUIs.
My startup for terminals wrapped up mid-2025 when the funding ran dry.
Toad is a terminal app that offers a more pleasant experience for agentic coding.
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