FAQ

Short answers. Each answer links to the page with the details.

What is Splitkick? How is it related to Jean and JeanZ?

Splitkick is a desktop app that runs your agent CLIs in git worktrees and sessions, side by side. It is built on Jean. Splitkick was called JeanZ before. Every release says which Jean version it is built on; see the changelog.

Does it cost money? Do I need an API key?

Splitkick is free. It needs no API key of its own. It uses the plan of each agent CLI that you installed and signed in, for example your Claude Pro or Max plan. See Agents and modes.

Which systems does it run on?

macOS on Apple Silicon (M1 or later), and Windows 10 or 11. Intel Macs and Linux desktops are not supported. See Install and the roadmap.

Where is my data?

In plain files on your disk: an app data folder and your worktrees. There is no database. See Files on disk.

Does Splitkick send data home? Do I need an account?

No. Splitkick has no account and no telemetry. See Files on disk.

Can Jean and Splitkick run at the same time?

Yes. Splitkick has its own app, data folder, MCP server name and Web Access port. On the first start it offers to import a copy of your Jean or JeanZ data, and only reads the source. Continue imported sessions in Splitkick only. See Install.

Does it work without git?

Yes. Add a folder without git as a plain project. It has one session in the folder, but no worktrees, diffs or commits. See Non-code projects.

Does Splitkick need Full Disk Access?

No. It is an opt-in setting for special cases. See Permissions.

Can I use it from my phone?

Yes. Turn on Web Access and open Splitkick in the phone's browser, for example over Tailscale. Your computer keeps doing the work. Nothing goes through a Splitkick server. See Use it from your phone.

Something does not work. Where do I start?

See Troubleshooting and Errors and logs.