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CLI AgentFreemium

Best for: Complex architectural refactors, Multi-file codebase updates, Automating terminal-based tasks and build chains, Developers wanting granular control over LLM costs and model selection, Air-gapped or privacy-sensitive development using local LLMs

Last updated: Jan 8, 2026

Capabilities

13/13 supported

Web Frontend

Build React, Vue, or other frontend applications

Web Backend

Create APIs, server-side logic, and backend services

Mobile Apps

Build native or cross-platform mobile applications

SSR / SEO

Server-side rendering for better SEO performance

Database

Integrate and manage database connections

Deployment

Deploy and host applications automatically

Agentic Mode

Autonomous multi-step task execution

Chat Interface

Interactive conversational AI assistant

Code Generation

Generate code from natural language prompts

Debugging

Identify and fix bugs automatically

Terminal Access

Execute commands in the terminal

Web Browsing

Browse the web for information

Test Generation

Generate unit and integration tests

Limitations & Considerations

Known Limitations

  • Context inflation can lead to high costs if project structure is not managed
  • Susceptible to indirect prompt injection via malicious repositories
  • Local inference requires significant hardware resources for optimal performance
  • Plan & Act mode can be slower than direct chat for simple queries

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