Plandex
Developer guide to Plandex — the open-source terminal-based AI coding engine for large tasks, whole-project context, and self-hosted operation.
Setup and first run
How to approach Plandex onboarding, validate a first large-task workflow, and keep the initial evaluation manageable.
Architecture and runtime
The Plandex runtime shape and the practical relationship between terminal workflows, planning, context handling, and self-hosted operation.
Configuration and security
How Plandex model setup, context scope, branch discipline, and self-hosted control fit together for safe large-task coding.
Extending and contributing
Where to add new Plandex behavior, how to reason about app and server boundaries, and what makes a productive first contribution.
Simple user guide
A plain-language Plandex guide for managers and non-technical stakeholders who need to understand a large-task coding agent.