crystal
(Crystal is now Nimbalyst) Run multiple Codex and Claude Code AI sessions in parallel git worktrees. Test, compare approaches & manage AI-assisted development workflows in one desktop app.
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Crystal Is Now Nimbalyst
Crystal (formerly a multi-session AI code assistant manager) has been deprecated and replaced by Nimbalyst.
Deprecated: February 2026.
Migration
- Download Nimbalyst: https://nimbalyst.com/
- Documentation: https://docs.nimbalyst.com/
- GitHub repository: https://github.com/Nimbalyst/nimbalyst
Nimbalyst Features
- AI-native workspace for human + AI collaboration
- AI agents that stream edits directly into open editors in real time
- Multi-editor environment for code, markdown, spreadsheets, diagrams, and visual docs
- Extension-first architecture for custom editor/file-type support
- Local-first file model using open formats like Markdown, JSON, and CSV
- Code-aware agent orchestration for implementation planning and task execution
- Git worktree isolation for safer parallel AI coding sessions
- Rich markdown editing with tables, code blocks, embeds, and formatting tools
- Monaco-based code editing experience for programming workflows
- RevoGrid-powered spreadsheet editing for CSV and tabular workflows
- Excalidraw integration for diagram and whiteboard workflows
- Visual data modeling tools for schema-centric work
- Visual mockup editing for interface ideation and iteration
- Unified editor lifecycle with consistent AI integration across editor types
- Auto-save and file watching for reliable local development workflows
- Project-level workspace management and AI session tracking
- Built on production-grade desktop foundations with Electron
FAQ
- Is Crystal discontinued? Yes. Crystal is deprecated and replaced by Nimbalyst.
- Can I still use Crystal? Yes. You can continue using Crystal, but we recommend moving to Nimbalyst for active updates.
- Where is Nimbalyst? https://nimbalyst.com/
For downloads, documentation, and updates, go to https://nimbalyst.com/.
Collected info
- ★ 3,108 stars
- ⎇ 195 forks
- Language: TypeScript
- Source updated: 7/28/2026
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Config file: ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server": {
"url": "{MCP_ENDPOINT_URL}"
}
}
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