Tools

Real-world feedback. Test duration, project context, a clear verdict — and cons without filter.

CLI Agents

pi coding agent: free (MIT), CLI-only, extensible in TypeScript. Native multi-provider, BYOK — what it's actually like to run it daily.

Anthropic's official CLI turned full ecosystem — skills, hooks, sub-agents, MCP. The lock-in is still real: I came back with my eyes open.

Kilo Code — VS Code-first agent, multi-provider, Apache 2.0. Native LSP, mode marketplace, team config via Git. Tested 2 months in production.

Terminal-first coding agent, open-source MIT, multi-provider. The natural choice for Neovim/tmux workflows — tested 4 months in production.