Grove is a macOS script runner from maker Rakesh Potnuru that lets you and your AI coding agent drive the same real terminal processes, so teams stop spawning duplicate dev servers. Launched on Product Hunt on September 3, 2026, it gives one menu bar, CLI, and MCP server shared control over every script.
Core Features
- Shared process control: your agent's dev server appears in your menu bar with the same logs, port, and stop button.
- Zero-config discovery across package.json, pyproject.toml, Cargo.toml, go.mod, Makefile, and monorepos.
- A built-in MCP server with tools like grove_list_scripts, grove_start_script, and grove_get_logs for agents.
- Up to four live terminals side by side, with colored logs and clickable localhost ports.
- On-device crash summaries via Apple Intelligence that strip tokens and passwords before any model sees the log.
Use Cases
- Developers pairing with Claude Code or Codex who keep losing track of background processes.
- Agents that need to start, inspect, and stop real services without orphaned ports.
- Mac users who want a calm single place for every project script.
Pricing
Grove is a one-time $5 purchase that covers the app, CLI, and MCP server on up to three of your Macs, with signed updates. A 3-day free trial needs no card or account. It requires macOS 15 or later.
Our Take
Best for Mac developers who run coding agents locally and hate duplicate dev servers. The trade-off is macOS-only and a young v0.3 build, so Windows and Linux users are out of luck. Compare with other AI programming tools we review.
