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title: zest: A command wheel for Mac that runs Claude…
url: https://whatisnew.today/p/zest
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# zest

A command wheel for Mac that runs Claude, Codex or your terminal with a keystroke[Visit zest.dashovia.app (opens website)](https://whatisnew.today/go/zest?ref=p)
- #33 in week 44 · live
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- [One-time, from $19](https://whatisnew.today/pricing-models/one-time)
- Launched 29 Oct 2026

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## About

Zest is a Mac utility that brings your development tools into a radial menu. Hold option-space, flick toward a slice, and trigger Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, or any shell command without leaving your project. Each slice runs locally on your Mac with your own API keys, so your code never touches Zest's servers.

You can create custom slices by dropping a .zest.yml file in your repo. Name each slice, pick an agent, write a prompt using variables like {selection}, {screenshot} or {ask}, and commit it so your whole team gets the same wheel. Slices can run in isolated git worktrees on separate branches, letting you review diffs before merging changes back.

Zest works with Xcode projects, Node apps, Python codebases and anything else. The app runs on macOS 26 or later and includes optional Ghostty terminal integration. You pay once for a lifetime license with all 1.x updates included, and can use it on up to 3 Macs.

Zest runs entirely locally on your Mac without servers or subscriptions. It integrates directly with your terminal and code editors by breaking through macOS sandbox restrictions, letting you launch Claude Code, Codex or shell commands from a single keystroke. Team wheels sync through git.

Problem
Developers context-switch between their editor, terminal, and AI tools, losing focus and slowing down shipping.

Solution
Zest puts all your development agents in one radial menu triggered by a single keystroke, keeping your workflow in one place without leaving your project.

Updated 3d ago

## Facts

Launch type
Free launch, badge required

Domain
zest.dashovia.app, not verified

Launch week
Week 44 · Oct 26–Nov 1

Platforms
[macOS](https://whatisnew.today/platforms/macos)

Pricing
One-time, from $19From the maker's site, checked 29 Oct 2026

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[Local-first](https://whatisnew.today/t/local-first)[Menu bar app](https://whatisnew.today/t/menu-bar-app)[Keyboard-first](https://whatisnew.today/t/keyboard-first)[Works offline](https://whatisnew.today/t/offline)[Integrations and plugins](https://whatisnew.today/t/integrations)

Maker
AS[Ashish Sharma](https://whatisnew.today/makers/sarmaasis)Since Oct 2026 · 334 products

## Updates
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Launched on What’s New Today29 Oct 2026

Free launch for week 44.

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