Codebuff

Coding has never been easier with Codebuff, the smart terminal assistant that understands your entire codebase. This powerful AI tool changes how developers write code by letting you chat with it in plain English and watching it make changes across your project.

Founded by Y Combinator alumni Brandon Chen and James Grugett in 2024, Codebuff works directly in your terminal without needing special setups or complex interfaces. Unlike other coding tools that require constant clicking and menu navigation, Codebuff reads your whole project, understands dependencies, and makes smart edits while respecting your code style.

Whether you need to add features, fix bugs, or refactor code, this tool acts like having a junior engineer available 24/7.

Codebuff is an AI-powered command-line coding agent that helps developers write, edit, and manage code through natural language conversations. Think of it as having a smart assistant living right in your terminal that can read and understand your entire project.

Unlike traditional coding tools that work in separate applications, Codebuff operates where developers already spend their time - the command line. It uses advanced AI models to analyze your codebase structure, dependencies, and patterns, then makes precise changes based on your requests. The tool automatically selects which files to read and modify, saving you time and reducing errors.

What makes Codebuff special is its deep understanding of context. It remembers previous conversations, learns your coding preferences, and stores this knowledge in readable markdown files. This means each interaction gets smarter and more personalized to your specific project needs.

Getting started with Codebuff is simple and requires just one command to install. First, make sure you have npm installed, then run npm install -g codebuff in your terminal. Once installed, navigate to any project directory and type codebuff to start chatting with your AI coding assistant.

The magic happens through natural language conversations. Instead of writing complex commands, you simply tell Codebuff what you want in plain English. For example, say "Add a dark mode toggle to my React app" or "Fix the authentication bug in the login component."

Here's how to get the best results:

• Be specific about what you want to accomplish

• Ask follow-up questions to refine the changes

• Let Codebuff run tests and install packages automatically

• Use the knowledge system to save project-specific information

• Review changes before accepting them

Codebuff automatically selects relevant files, makes changes, and can even run terminal commands like installing dependencies or running tests. The tool learns from each session, becoming more helpful over time.

Codebuff offers powerful features that make coding faster and more efficient. The tool provides complete codebase awareness, building a detailed map of your project including hidden dependencies and connections between files. This allows it to make smart, contextual changes that respect your existing code structure and style.

Key features include:

• Natural language interface for all coding tasks

• Automatic file selection and intelligent code editing

• Terminal command execution for packages, tests, and scripts

• Knowledge storage system that learns your preferences

• Support for any programming language and tech stack

• Real-time collaboration with team credit pooling

• Advanced AI models including GPT-4 and Claude integration

• Conversation memory that remembers project context

• No special setup required - works with any development environment

The tool can handle complex tasks like feature implementation, bug fixes, code refactoring, and project restructuring. Codebuff also offers team features for collaborative development, allowing multiple developers to share credits and track usage analytics across projects.

Codebuff uses a simple and fair pay-per-use pricing model that scales with your actual usage. Every new user gets 500 free credits monthly to try the platform without any upfront cost or signup requirements.

Individual Plan: After using your free credits, you pay just 1¢ per credit. Credits are consumed based on task complexity - simple queries use fewer credits while complex code changes require more. You can see exactly how many credits each task consumes before proceeding.

Team Plan: For collaborative development, Codebuff offers team features where you can pool credits among team members and access usage analytics to track how your team uses the tool.

Enterprise: Custom pricing available for larger organizations with specific needs.

The transparent pricing means you only pay for what you use, making it affordable for individual developers and scalable for growing teams.