# Herdr Gpui (open-source developer tool)

> Herdr Gpui is a free, open-source developer tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. Native client for Herdr on macOS, Linux, and Windows, built with Rust and GPUI. It has 1,774 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at penso/herdr-gpui.

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/penso/herdr-gpui |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,774 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Rust |
| Website | https://herdrui.dev |
| Official | no |
| Category | Code editors & developer tools |
| Latest release | v20261028.1 (Oct 28, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 29, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/penso/herdr-gpui/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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