Axel is an accelerated task manager designed specifically for Mac that helps users run AI agents efficiently. It allows you to queue tasks, dispatch them to appropriate AI agents, and manage permissions from a centralized inbox. The application works with Claude, Codex, OpenCode, and Antigravity out of the box.

Key features include the ability to add tasks to a queue and pick which agent runs each one, with support for reordering priorities on the fly while tasks execute in parallel. The system provides drag-to-reorder functionality and keyboard shortcuts for all operations, eliminating the need to use the mouse. Axel also includes portable skills stored in ~/.config/axel/skills that are symlinked to each agent's expected location.

The application uses AXEL.md files with YAML frontmatter to define layouts, panes, skills, and grid positions. It supports both tmux and iTerm2 sessions that persist even when the terminal is closed. Axel automatically symlinks skills to each agent's location when launched and can spawn git worktrees with tmux sessions for specific branches.

Benefits include comprehensive permission management where agents request approval for file edits, command execution, and API calls. Users get full context on each request including file paths, diff previews, and command arguments before approving. The system supports auto-approve rules for read-only operations or small edits under specified token limits, with macOS notifications when agents are blocked waiting for approval.

The target audience includes developers who need to manage multiple AI coding agents efficiently. Technical details include native macOS, iOS, and visionOS support as a SwiftUI app with menu bar access, keyboard shortcuts, and Spotlight integration. The platform includes token and cost tracking features showing input/output tokens and USD per task with cumulative totals per session.