SpaceSpider documentation

Everything you need to install, configure, and run SpaceSpider — the AI-first terminal grid for Claude Code, Codex, Qwen, Kimi, and any shell.

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Getting Started with SpaceSpider: AI Terminal Multiplexer
Get started with SpaceSpider, the AI terminal multiplexer that runs Claude Code, Codex, Qwen, and Kimi side by side in a single desktop window.
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Install
Install SpaceSpider on Windows 10 and 11 (MSI, Signed)
Install SpaceSpider on Windows 10 and 11 using the signed MSI. Enable ConPTY, install AI coding CLIs, and verify the grid works end to end.
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Install
Install SpaceSpider on macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel)
Install SpaceSpider on macOS 12 Monterey or newer. Run AI coding CLIs like Claude Code and Codex on Apple Silicon or Intel in a signed DMG.
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Install
Install SpaceSpider on Linux (AppImage and .deb)
Install SpaceSpider on Linux via AppImage or .deb. Run parallel AI agents like Claude Code and Codex with WebKitGTK and a real PTY backend.
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Basics
Create Your First Space in SpaceSpider (3-Step Wizard)
Create your first SpaceSpider space in three steps: pick a folder, choose a grid layout, and assign an AI coding CLI to every pane.
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Basics
SpaceSpider Grid Layouts: 1 to 9 Panes Explained
Pick the right SpaceSpider grid layout. Compare 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9 pane presets for parallel AI agents on any monitor size.
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Basics
SpaceSpider Keyboard Shortcuts Reference (Windows, Mac, Linux)
The complete SpaceSpider keyboard shortcuts reference for the home view, grid view, and terminal panes across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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CLIs
Using Claude Code in SpaceSpider: Setup and Tips
Use Anthropic Claude Code inside a SpaceSpider pane. Install, authenticate, configure models, and pair it with other AI CLIs for parallel agentic coding.
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CLIs
Using OpenAI Codex in SpaceSpider: Install and Workflows
Run OpenAI Codex inside a SpaceSpider pane. Install the Codex CLI, authenticate, and pair it with Claude Code for comparative agentic coding.
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CLIs
Using Qwen Code in SpaceSpider: Long-Context Agent
Run Qwen Code inside a SpaceSpider pane. Install the Qwen CLI, connect DashScope or OpenRouter, and use its long context for deep codebase reads.
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CLIs
Using Kimi CLI in SpaceSpider: Cost-Efficient Agent
Run Moonshot Kimi CLI inside a SpaceSpider pane. Install Kimi, authenticate, and use its long context as a cheap reader and cleanup agent.
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CLIs
Using a Plain Shell Pane in SpaceSpider (Bash, Zsh, PowerShell)
Add a plain shell pane to any SpaceSpider space. Run tests, git, and build commands in bash, zsh, or PowerShell alongside your AI agents.
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Maintenance
Updating SpaceSpider (Auto-Updates and Manual Install)
Update SpaceSpider through signed auto-updates or manual reinstall. Understand release channels, signature verification, and rollback procedures.
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Maintenance
SpaceSpider License Activation, Seats, and Transfers
Activate your SpaceSpider license, manage seats across machines, and transfer licenses between devices. Offline activation and team seat guidance.
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Help
SpaceSpider Troubleshooting: Fix Panes, PTY, and Install Issues
Troubleshoot SpaceSpider panes that fail to spawn, PTY errors, font problems, auto-update failures, and license activation issues across platforms.
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