Rift— Review, Pricing, Alternatives

You can install Rift globally using npm with the command `npm install -g @priyashpatil/rift`. After installation, run `rift config` to integrate it with your shell and then `rift init` within your project directory to set up the project configuration.

Rift is an open-source tool, and its core functionality is available for free. You can install and use it without any subscription fees.

Rift is free to use as it is an open-source project. There are no costs associated with installing or using its features for managing Git worktrees and AI agents.

While Rift offers specialized features for AI agents, alternatives for general Git worktree management include built-in Git commands like `git worktree`. For integrated AI coding assistance, tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor IDE offer similar functionalities within their respective environments.

Rift itself is a local tool that manages Git worktrees and integrates with CLI agents. Security and GDPR compliance would depend on the specific AI agents you choose to use with Rift and your own development practices. It's recommended to review the privacy policies of any third-party AI agents.

Rift is primarily a command-line tool designed to be used within a desktop development environment. It integrates with desktop IDEs like VS Code and Cursor, but does not offer dedicated mobile or web applications.

Rift is compatible with macOS, Linux, and Windows operating systems. It requires Node.js and npm for installation and works with Git repositories on these platforms.