Nimbalyst is a local WYSIWYG markdown editor and session manager that empowers PMs and developers to collaborate with Claude Code on documentation, diagrams, mockups, and code development.
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Nimbalyst Beta

Product Information

Updated:Dec 12, 2025

What is Nimbalyst Beta

Nimbalyst Beta is an innovative software tool designed to enhance feature development through AI collaboration. It serves as a comprehensive local editor that integrates with Claude Code (requiring Claude Pro or Max subscription) to provide a seamless environment for creating and managing documentation, mockups, diagrams, and code. The tool emphasizes local storage and user control, ensuring all created content remains on the user's machine.

Key Features of Nimbalyst Beta

Nimbalyst is a local WYSIWYG markdown editor and session manager that enables collaboration between users and Claude Code AI. It features a powerful markdown editing environment with visual diffs, supports images, diagrams, and mockups, while keeping all data stored locally. The tool integrates with Claude Pro or Max subscription and provides AI collaboration tools for enhancing feature development.
WYSIWYG Markdown Editor: An intuitive visual markdown editor that allows real-time editing and preview of documents, with support for images, Mermaid diagrams, and frontmatter
Parallel Session Management: Ability to manage and coordinate multiple Claude Code sessions simultaneously for efficient workflow management
Local Data Storage: All created content stays on the local machine with optional GitHub synchronization, ensuring data privacy and complete user control
AI-Powered Collaboration: Integration with Claude Code for enhanced document creation, code development, and mockup generation

Use Cases of Nimbalyst Beta

Product Development: PMs and developers can collaborate on feature development, creating documentation, mockups, and code iterations
Technical Documentation: Teams can create and maintain technical documentation with AI assistance, including diagrams and visual elements
UI/UX Design: Designers can create and iterate on HTML mockups with AI assistance, annotate them, and use them for coding implementation

Pros

Local data storage ensures privacy and security
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Integrated AI collaboration tools

Cons

Requires Claude Pro or Max subscription
Some early beta glitches reported

How to Use Nimbalyst Beta

Download and Install: Download Nimbalyst for your operating system (macOS, Windows, or Linux). Note that Nimbalyst requires a Claude Pro or Max subscription to use.
Launch the WYSIWYG Editor: Open Nimbalyst to access the local WYSIWYG markdown editor where you can create and edit documents, diagrams, mockups and code.
Create/Edit Content: Use the markdown editor to write documentation, create mockups, add diagrams, and write code. The editor provides real-time WYSIWYG preview of your markdown content.
Collaborate with Claude Code: Use slash commands to interact with Claude Code AI within the editor. Claude Code can help analyze code, answer questions, and provide suggestions.
Review AI Changes: Review AI-suggested changes through red/green visual diffs. You can approve or reject the changes Claude Code proposes.
Manage Multiple Sessions: Switch to the agent manager view to run and manage multiple Claude Code AI sessions in parallel for different tasks.
Version Control Integration: Store content locally in markdown files that can be synced with git repositories. Track changes and collaborate using standard git workflows.
Iterate and Refine: Continue iterating on content through multiple rounds of human edits and AI suggestions to gradually improve the quality of documentation, mockups and code.

Nimbalyst Beta FAQs

Nimbalyst is a local WYSIWYG markdown editor and session manager that allows users to collaborate with Claude Code on documents, diagrams, mockups, and code development.

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