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AgentDeck: The Physical Control Deck for AI Coding Agents

AgentDeck is a physical control deck to see AI agent status, switch agents, approve actions, and run coding workflows with one press.

C$646

pledged of C$71,000 goal

4 backers

46 days to go

4 reward tiers

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About This Project

The AI Coding Console addresses the growing friction developers face when juggling multiple AI agents, terminals, IDEs, and documentation. By providing a dedicated hardware controller with instant agent switching keys and an LCD display that shows agent status, task progress, and token usage, it aims to make AI-assisted coding as intuitive as using professional creative tools. The device supports popular agents like Claude, Qwen, OpenCode, and Herdr, and features a CNC aluminum build, rotary encoder, and programmable keys for a customizable workflow. Early backers can secure the unit at a discounted price, with delivery expected in early 2027.

Key Highlights

 ▸ Instant AI agent switching with five transparent Agent keys for Claude, Qwen, OpenCode, Herdr, Terminal/Custom Agent. 

 ▸ Integrated LCD display shows current agent, active task, repository, token usage, context status, execution progress. 

 ▸ Reduces context switching by consolidating AI workflow controls into a single hardware interface, improving focus and productivity. 

Technical Specs

Spec	Details
Display	2.79" LCD task display
Agent Keys	5 transparent keys for Claude, Qwen, OpenCode, Herdr, Terminal/Custom
Enclosure	CNC aluminum top plate
Controls	Rotary encoder + programmable coding workflow keys
Connectivity	USB-C cable
Firmware	Updatable via companion app
Compatibility	Works with Claude, Qwen, OpenCode, Herdr, Terminal/Custom Agent
Price (Early Bird)	CAD 139 (~$98)

Reward Tiers

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Early Bird — AgentDeck

CAD139

~$98 USD

Early Bird reward includes AgentDeck with CNC aluminum top plate, transparent agent keys, 2.79" LCD display, rotary encoder, programmable keys, USB-C cable, and exclusive packaging. Limited to 300 backers.

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Kickstarter Edition — AgentDeck

CAD169

~$119 USD

Kickstarter Edition includes AgentDeck with CNC aluminum top plate, transparent RGB agent keys, LCD workflow display, customizable macro layers, firmware updates, and USB-C cable.

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AgentDeck Pro version

CAD229

~$162 USD

Pro version includes AgentDeck with CNC aluminum enclosure, transparent RGB agent keys, LCD workflow display, customizable macro layers, firmware updates, and USB-C cable.

Risks & Challenges

Main risks include potential production delays due to tooling and component supply, possible shortages of screens, MCUs, or switches, firmware and software stability challenges requiring public beta testing, AI tool interface changes that may require adapter updates, and international shipping delays or customs duties. The team plans to mitigate these with experienced hardware partners, buffer schedules, alternative component designs, public beta firmware, adapter-based architecture, and experienced fulfillment partners.