Terminal-based AI coding agent that reads, edits and runs code across a whole project.
Why we recommend it
It works where the code actually lives rather than in a chat window, so it can run tests and iterate on real failures.
Strengths
- Operates directly on your repository
- Runs commands and tests as it works
- Strong at multi-file refactors
Drawbacks
- Terminal-first, so less visual than an IDE
- Requires review like any AI output
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