--- title: "paseo vs dmux" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/getpaseo-paseo-vs-standardagents-dmux" tools: ["getpaseo-paseo", "standardagents-dmux"] --- # paseo vs dmux *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick paseo if paseo runs a local server daemon to manage coding agents through various clients including desktop apps, mobile apps, CLI, and self-hosted web UI; pick dmux if dmux is a dev agent multiplexer for managing git worktrees and coding agents within a development environment that leverages AI agentic workflow to enhance Git operations. [paseo](https://paseo.sh) reports 18k GitHub stars, 2.0k forks, and 853 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [dmux](https://dmux.ai) has 1.8k stars, 138 forks, and 39 open issues, last pushed Aug 16, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [paseo's repository](https://github.com/getpaseo/paseo) and [dmux's repository](https://github.com/standardagents/dmux). | | [paseo](/tools/getpaseo-paseo.md) | [dmux](/tools/standardagents-dmux.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Orchestrate multiple coding agents from desktop and mobile | A dev agent multiplexer for git worktrees and coding agents | | Stars | 17,619 | 1,775 | | Forks | 2,003 | 138 | | Open issues | 853 | 39 | | Language | TypeScript | HTML | | Adopt for | Paseo runs a local server daemon to manage coding agents through various clients including desktop apps, mobile apps, CLI, and self-hosted web UI. | dmux is a dev agent multiplexer for managing git worktrees and coding agents within a development environment that leverages AI agentic workflow to enhance Git operations. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Other | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [paseo](/tools/getpaseo-paseo.md) | [dmux](/tools/standardagents-dmux.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Steady (60%) | | Days since push | 0d | 33d | | Open issues (now) | 853 | 39 | | Stars delta | +4.4k (30d) | +42 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +122 (30d) | +10 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/standardagents-dmux/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: paseo - **Adopt for:** Paseo runs a local server daemon to manage coding agents through various clients including desktop apps, mobile apps, CLI, and self-hosted web UI. ## Decision facts: dmux - **Requirements:** Does not require Docker for operation. - **Adopt for:** dmux is a dev agent multiplexer for managing git worktrees and coding agents within a development environment that leverages AI agentic workflow to enhance Git operations. - **License detail:** MIT ## Choose when ### Choose paseo if… - paseo is primarily TypeScript; dmux is HTML. - License: paseo is Other, dmux is MIT. - Tags unique to paseo: ade, agents, android, claude-code. - When you need to orchestrate multiple code generation or modification tasks concurrently across different platforms ### Choose dmux if… - dmux is primarily HTML; paseo is TypeScript. - License: dmux is MIT, paseo is Other. - Requirements: Does not require Docker for operation.. - Tags unique to dmux: agentic-workflow, ai-agents, cli, coding-agents. - When you need to coordinate multiple AI-based coding assistants in your development process, dmux can streamline how these tools interact with your projects through its agentic workflow feature. ## When NOT to use paseo - If your workflow does not involve managing coding agents from desktop, mobile apps, and CLI interfaces - When you prefer cloud-based orchestration without needing to set up a local daemon server ## When NOT to use dmux - If you are looking for a tool that directly enhances the functionality of individual AI coding assistants rather than orchestrating multiple assistants, dmux may not meet your needs. - In scenarios where developers prefer manual management of their workflows without relying on an automated agentic multiplexer like dmux. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between paseo and dmux? paseo: Orchestrate multiple coding agents from desktop and mobile. dmux: A dev agent multiplexer for git worktrees and coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose paseo over dmux? Choose paseo over dmux when paseo is primarily TypeScript; dmux is HTML; License: paseo is Other, dmux is MIT; Tags unique to paseo: ade, agents, android, claude-code; When you need to orchestrate multiple code generation or modification tasks concurrently across different platforms. ### When should I choose dmux over paseo? Choose dmux over paseo when dmux is primarily HTML; paseo is TypeScript; License: dmux is MIT, paseo is Other; Requirements: Does not require Docker for operation.; Tags unique to dmux: agentic-workflow, ai-agents, cli, coding-agents; When you need to coordinate multiple AI-based coding assistants in your development process, dmux can streamline how these tools interact with your projects through its agentic workflow feature. ### When should I avoid paseo? If your workflow does not involve managing coding agents from desktop, mobile apps, and CLI interfaces When you prefer cloud-based orchestration without needing to set up a local daemon server ### When should I avoid dmux? If you are looking for a tool that directly enhances the functionality of individual AI coding assistants rather than orchestrating multiple assistants, dmux may not meet your needs. In scenarios where developers prefer manual management of their workflows without relying on an automated agentic multiplexer like dmux. ### Is paseo or dmux more popular on GitHub? paseo has more GitHub stars (17,619 vs 1,775). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are paseo and dmux open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (paseo: Other, dmux: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to paseo or dmux? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [paseo alternatives](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/alternatives) and [dmux alternatives](/tools/standardagents-dmux/alternatives) ([paseo markdown twin](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/alternatives.md), [dmux markdown twin](/tools/standardagents-dmux/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/getpaseo-paseo-vs-standardagents-dmux.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, paseo or dmux? paseo: Very active. dmux: Steady. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for paseo and dmux? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [paseo trust report](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/trust); [dmux trust report](/tools/standardagents-dmux/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=getpaseo-paseo`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=getpaseo-paseo) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_