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>log in to commentHi Dev Hunt, I build AstraCode. The thing that kept going wrong with coding agents: they say "done" when the change does not work, or when the tests they wrote would pass whether or not the change was there. So our agent runs your tests, then undoes its own change underneath them and checks they fail. A test that still passes proves nothing and sends the run back. Since we were last here: the same agent now runs as a CLI, in your terminal, in CI with a JSON result, as a branch reviewer, and inside JetBrains and Zed. AstraOne picks the model and brings in a stronger one when a check fails, so there is no model list to manage. The quickest test: give it a change across three or four files in a repo you know, break a line it wrote, and ask it to continue. Free to start, no card. Tell me where it fails for you; I will be here all day. CLI in one line: curl -fsSL https://astracode.io/install | sh
- Works with your existing extensions, keybindings and settings
- Runs locally on your machine, no server dependency
- Agents edit across the whole repository and run your test suite
- AstraOne automatically selects and escalates the model
- Checkpoint before every turn, allowing full undo of changes
AstraCode is an AI-native code editor where agents plan, implement, test and verify changes across your repository.
- for
- Developers who want AI-driven code edits with built-in testing and privacy on their own machine.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- Repository-wide edits — Agents locate files, plan changes and apply them across the whole repo, not just the open tab.
- Automated testing & proof — Each change runs your test suite and is undone to prove the test would fail without it.
- Model selection automation — AstraOne picks the model and escalates to a stronger one if tests fail.
- Checkpoint & undo — A checkpoint before every turn lets you accept, reject or fully revert any edit.
- Local privacy — All code runs on your machine; no repository is copied to external servers and no training on your code.
- Tool integration — Connects to existing Model Context Protocol servers, issue trackers, databases and internal services.
- IDE & CLI support — Same agent works in JetBrains IDEs, Zed, terminal, CI and pull requests.
- Custom model keys — Bring your own API key to use any model; the key is used once and never stored.
Use cases
- Rename a variable across many files with type-checking and test verification.
- Add a new API endpoint, generate code, run integration tests and confirm no regressions.
- Refactor a large codebase by splitting work among parallel sub-agents.
- Automate CI/CD steps by invoking the agent from scripts or pull-request checks.
AstraCode pricing
- Hobby$0/moFree forever, no card · AstraOne picks model · Unlimited completions as you type
- Individual$20/mo/month7x headroom of Free · AstraOne escalates on failed checks · Any model with your own API key
- Teams$30/user/mo/month per user11x headroom of Free per seat · Org-wide usage and spend · Shared project rules
AstraCode vs alternatives
 AstraCode |  Cursor |  Claude Code |  Windsurf |  Cline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | AI agents that plan, test and prove their own code changes | AI-assisted editing without full repo automation | Claude-based coding assistance | AI-native editing with basic assistance | Open-source autonomous coding agents |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Oct 2026 | — | — | — | — |
- AstraCode vs Cursor: Cursor provides AI assistance but lacks automated testing, checkpoint undo, and model escalation.
- AstraCode vs Claude Code: Claude Code is a terminal/IDE agent focused on single-step suggestions, not repository-wide planning and proof.
- AstraCode vs Windsurf: Windsurf offers an AI-native editor but does not include AstraOne’s automatic model selection and rollback checkpoints.
- AstraCode vs Cline: Cline is open-source and runs agents in the IDE, but lacks built-in test execution and privacy guarantees of local-only processing.
AstraCode FAQ
Will my extensions and settings work?+
Yes, AstraCode imports your existing extensions, keybindings and settings on first launch and keeps them updated.
How does AstraCode differ from Cursor and GitHub Copilot?+
AstraCode’s agents plan, implement, test and prove changes, run your tests, and provide a diff, while AstraOne auto-selects models and escalates on failures.
Can I use my own API key?+
Yes, you can provide your own provider key; it is used for requests and never stored.
Does my code get uploaded anywhere?+
No, the agent runs locally on your checkout; only the minimal snippet needed for a request is sent, and nothing is stored for training.
What happens when I run out of the monthly allowance?+
Requests stop; you are not charged unless you enable overage and add a payment method.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes, you can cancel with one click; you keep the paid period and revert to the free tier afterward.
Summarized by DevHunt from astracode.io · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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