Show HN: Lich, run multiple copies of your dev stack in parallel

Category: devtools

Tags: cli-tool, dev-environment, worktree-isolation

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

Lich is a CLI tool that orchestrates multiple independent development stacks across Git worktrees, solving port and naming conflicts for parallel coding workflows. It combines Docker, process management, and environment isolation with a declarative YAML config, making it novel for agent-driven development. The project's integration of agent skills and comprehensive documentation suggests practical utility for modern dev teams.

Target audience: backend devs, devops, full-stack devs

Repository: https://github.com/RPate97/lich · TypeScript · MIT

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