Hopper

Hopper

First agentic development environment for mainframe/COBOL.

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Launched May 12, 2026

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

Use Cases

1Inspecting and editing datasets and PDS members efficiently
2Generating, editing, and submitting JCL scripts
3Automating job submission and monitoring in z/OS
4Parsing JES output to quickly identify issues
5Debugging mainframe workflows with AI assistance
6Modernizing mainframe development environments for faster turnaround

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.

Quick Info

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Launched5/12/2026

Topics

ProductivityDeveloper ToolsArtificial Intelligence

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