
Hopper
First agentic development environment for mainframe/COBOL.
About Hopper
Hopper is a pioneering agentic development environment tailored specifically for mainframe and COBOL developers. It acts as a modern Cursor, integrating a real TN3270 terminal with mainframe-aware panels that simplify managing datasets, jobs, members, and spool output. What sets Hopper apart is its AI-driven agent capability, which seamlessly operates across z/OS workflows—inspecting datasets, editing PDS members, generating JCL, submitting jobs, parsing JES outputs, and providing insightful explanations for failures. This combination of traditional mainframe tools with intelligent automation makes mainframe development more accessible, efficient, and less error-prone. Compatible across Windows, Linux, and macOS, Hopper aims to modernize mainframe interaction, reducing the complexity and learning curve traditionally associated with mainframe environments, and empowering developers to work faster and smarter.
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Pros
- ✓Integrates a real TN3270 terminal with user-friendly mainframe-aware panels
- ✓AI agent automates complex workflows, debugging, and job management
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- ✓Streamlines mainframe development tasks, improving productivity
- ✓Facilitates faster troubleshooting with intelligent failure explanations
Cons
- ✗New tool with limited user base and community support
- ✗Potential learning curve for users unfamiliar with AI-driven interfaces
- ✗Pricing and licensing details are not clearly specified
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Pricing
Likely follows a subscription-based model, possibly with tiered plans for different levels of AI and workflow features. Exact pricing details are not publicly available, but it may offer trial options or tiered licensing for enterprise and individual users.
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