Kotef is an AI-driven development tool designed to act as an autonomous SDD (Spec-Driven Development) Brain, offering a comprehensive approach to software creation by integrating research, architecture planning, and coding into a streamlined process. Unlike traditional AI code editors, Kotef begins with in-depth research to establish best practices, followed by creating detailed architecture specifications and generating task tickets before proceeding to write code. This approach positions Kotef as a virtual Architect and Tech Lead within a command-line interface.
The tool emphasizes deep research with quality scoring and citations, ensuring decisions are well-grounded. It employs Intent Contracts to set explicit constraints and definitions of done (DoD), and features a Verification Loop that tests changes before they are committed, enhancing code reliability. Kotef's layered defense against hallucinations includes grounding decisions in fresh web research, enforcing constraints through prompts, and maintaining project memory to learn from past runs.
Kotef is built with Node.js and TypeScript, leveraging LangGraph for deep web research and integrating with Git for version control. It is ideal for solo developers, tech leads, and teams looking to efficiently handle ticket backlogs and ship features swiftly. The tool's unique value lies in its ability to handle the intellectual heavy lifting of software development, allowing users to focus on reviewing and shipping code. Kotef is released under the Apache 2.0 license, inviting contributions to enhance its research, planning, and verification capabilities.
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