how it works

How it works: from your idea to working software.

The six steps, explained.

Each step is a checkpoint — a place where your idea, the rules, the work, or the result is checked before moving on.

  1. Intent

    Capture what you want to build, in your own words, before any AI runs.

  2. Governance

    Apply the rules you set — what's allowed, scope, and what needs your approval — before anything runs.

  3. Clean Prompt

    Turn your request into one clear, complete instruction the AI can’t misread.

  4. Controlled Execution

    Let the AI do the work on your computer, in control — only approved commands, and your OK before anything that changes files.

  5. Validation

    Automatically check the result so the code still works before it’s called done.

  6. Compact Memory

    Remember what it learned about your project, so next time is faster and consistent.

Run a free AI, or bring your own.

Use a free AI that runs right on your computer, connect your own cloud AI account, or both — you pick which one runs each request.

LocalLocal open-source runtimeLocal companion serverCloud (BYO-key)User-supplied keyProvider endpointOAuthOAuth CLI sessionUser's own plan