Bring my Linear issues to bb
I'll build it as a bb plugin and mount it in your sidebar.
wrote plugin: linear
registered panel + bb linear CLI
Done. Linear is live, and your agents can use it.
Bring my Linear issues to bb
Codex
bb/linear-plugin
bbvs
Orca
OrcaAn Orca alternative you can make your own
Ask agents to set up recurring work and build plugins that change the app. Keep the tools and routines that fit the way you work.
Turn bb into the tool you need
bb comes with everything you need: worktrees, diffs, automations, a mobile app and more.
When you want more—or less—customize in Settings, browse the plugin marketplace, or ask an agent to build exactly what you need.
It’s available wherever you use bb, including your phone.
bbvsOrca
Feature by feature
| Make the workspace yours | bb | Orca |
|---|---|---|
| Make the workspace yours | ||
| Extend the app with plugins | YesPanels, tools and app controls | YesPanels, commands and events |
| Agents can operate the app | YesThreads, schedules and plugins; MCP access too | YesWorktrees, terminals and browser via Orca CLI |
| Scheduled automations | YesRecurring or one-time agent jobs and scripts | YesScheduled prompts for repos or workspaces |
| The daily coding workflow | ||
| Git worktrees | YesSetup and teardown scripts | YesWorktree-centered projects and agent terminals |
| Give feedback on a diff | YesSelect lines and add them to the chat | YesPin line comments and send them to an agent in a batch |
| Mobile app | YesiOS beta, Android alpha | YesiOS and Android companion |
Describe the routine. Let an agent set it up.
“Every weekday, read new issues and leave me a short triage.” Tell an agent what to do, when to do it, and where the results should go. It can create the schedule and test it with you.
Start with the scheduling guide, or ask for a plugin that puts your own workflow inside bb.
Keep the agents you already use
Work with your existing coding agents in bb. Give each a thread you can return to, and ask one to hand part of the job to another.
Works with any agent+5 more
Need another? Add it with a plugin.
Add rate limiting to uploads
- Add rate limiting, then start a bb Codex review
- Added a token bucket in
upload.ts. Starting a Codex review. - Fixed both.
pnpm testpasses.
Add rate limiting, then start a bb Codex reviewAsk a follow-upClaude Code
Handoff to new threadWrite release notes for Add rate limiting to uploadsPi
Review the rate limiter
- Review the rate limiter on this branch, read-only. Report anything serious.
- Reading
upload.tsand its tests. - Found 2 issues. Sent them to Add rate limiting to uploads.
Ask a follow-upCodex
Choosing between bb and Orca
Finding your fit
When is Orca a better fit?
Orca is a better fit if you want a worktree-first IDE with built-in split terminals and a line-by-line review loop. Its diff annotations stay attached to lines as code changes, and you can send a batch of comments back to an agent. See Orca’s diff review documentation.
Why try bb if Orca already has plugins and automations?
Try bb for the way you can change the workspace itself. Ask an agent to build a panel, add a tool, or change how you browse your threads. Browse the plugin marketplace for a starting point. Orca has plugins and agent-driven controls too; the choice is which workflow and extensions fit you.
Can another AI app drive bb for me?
Yes. With bb’s MCP server plugin, a connected MCP client can start and message threads, run terminals, and manage schedules. Ask your agent to help you connect it. See the MCP setup and access details.
Trying bb
What should I check before installing a plugin?
Plugins are full-access code, like npm packages. Before you install one, read the code it installs, starting from the entry files in its manifest, plus its dependencies. Or ask an agent to explain what it does.
How do I get started?
- Download bb for macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows (Alpha), or Linux (Alpha). On an Intel Mac, run
npx bb-app@latest, which needs Node.js 22.19 or later. - Install and sign in to a coding agent, like Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or OpenCode.
- Open bb, add your project folder, and type your first request.
Do I need to move all my work out of Orca?
No. Try one task in a separate checkout of your repository first. Ask bb to help you find the repo and set up a thread. Orca’s worktrees are ordinary Git worktrees, so you can keep using Orca while you decide. This is not an import of Orca’s conversations or settings.
Can I keep working from my phone?
Yes. bb has an iOS beta, an Android alpha, and browser access through bb Connect. Keep the computer running your agents on and connected. See how to work from anywhere. Orca also has a mobile companion.
Make bb work your way
Start with one task. Ask an agent to set up the workflow around it.
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