Forge Code overview
Forge Code is an AI software engineering agent that runs in your terminal. It understands your codebase and helps you write code using natural language instructions.
Basic usage
Get started in under 2 minutes:
cd path/to/your/project/directory
npx forgecode@latest
For detailed installation instructions, see Setup Forge.
You can interact with Forge directly from the interactive REPL session.
For complete usage instructions, see Quickstart.
Features
Fast Startup
Sub-50ms startup times ensure minimal wait time when launching the tool.
Context Awareness
Forge analyzes your project files, Git history, dependencies, and environment to understand your codebase without requiring repeated explanations.
Multi-Agent Architecture
Switch between specialized AI agents:
- Forge Agent: Full execution mode for implementing changes
- Muse Agent: Analysis mode for planning and review without modifications
Security
- Optional restricted shell mode provides system protection while maintaining AI functionality
- Code and indexes remain on your local machine
- Direct terminal operation with real file editing and Git commit capabilities
AI Provider Integration
Forge supports major AI providers. Use your existing API keys and credits. For configuration details, see Different providers.
Next Steps
Ready to get started? Install Forge and integrate AI assistance into your terminal workflow.