Is DevThrottle an AI agent?

No. DevThrottle does not write code and is not an agent - it is the control room for the agents you already run. It lines up Claude Code, Codex, and your other tools on one board so you can see what each is doing at a glance and answer them by voice. You bring the agents and their subscriptions; we never charge you for AI tokens.

The app is free forever, and your code never leaves your computer. We host nothing of yours, so it costs us nothing when you use it. Paid plans only cover things that cost us money - unlimited hosted transcription and support. The free version is not a trial and never expires.

Which coding agents does it work with?

It works with the AI coding agents you already use - Claude Code, Codex, Aider, Gemini, and others - across different tools at the same time. You keep your existing agent and subscription; DevThrottle runs and watches them all on one board.

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Install DevThrottle and run your first agent

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DevThrottle is a normal Windows app: download it, double-click, and you are running. This guide takes you from nothing to your first coding agent on the board. You do not need to touch a command line - the installer sets up the prerequisites for you.

Before you start

DevThrottle is the control room. It runs and watches coding agents - tools like Claude Code or Codex that write and edit your code. You bring the agent and its subscription or key; DevThrottle puts it on one board and keeps it running. If you do not have a coding agent yet, that is fine - the installer can set up Claude Code for you, and our Get Started quiz will tell you honestly which agent and plan fit you best.

Operating system: Windows 10 or 11.
A coding agent: Claude Code is the simplest start. The installer can set up Node.js and Claude Code for you.
An account: a free DevThrottle account, created during sign-up.

Step 1 - Download

Download the Windows installer from your account after you sign up. The Free plan unlocks the download right away - no payment required to run the app on your own machine with your own agent.

Step 2 - Install

Run the installer you downloaded and follow the prompts. If Windows shows a SmartScreen notice on a fresh download, choose More info -> Run anyway. When it offers to set up Node.js and Claude Code for you, let it - that is the part people usually fight with, and the installer handles it so you do not have to.

Step 3 - First run

Launch DevThrottle. The first time it opens, it walks you through a short setup wizard: sign in to your account, point it at the coding agent you want to run, and sign in to that agent if you have not already. When you are done you land on the Director board - empty for now, waiting for its first agent.

Step 4 - Start your first agent

Pick a project folder - a new empty one is perfect for a first try - and start an agent on it from the board. Then talk to it like a person. A good first task:

Create a simple web page that shows the current time, then make it update every second.

Watch the agent write the files on the board. While it works, its card shows Working; when it needs a decision it flips to Waiting on you; when it finishes it shows Done. That one glance is the whole point - you never have to go hunting through terminal windows to find out where things stand.

What is next

That is the full loop: download, install, run, talk to your agent. From here, read Getting started to understand the Director board, the Gateway that keeps agents running in the background, and how to reach your agents from a browser or your phone with voice.

Not sure which agent or plan is right for you? Take the two-minute quiz - it gives you an honest, personalized path, not a sales pitch.

Ready to run your agents from one board?

Create your free account, download DevThrottle, and get your first agent running.

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