tools
Codebuff
Codebuff is an open-source terminal coding agent that analyzes repositories, edits files, runs commands, and reviews code.
Codebuff runs from a terminal and coordinates specialized agents for file discovery, planning, coding, research, terminal commands, and code review. It can write features, tests, and scripts, modify build configuration, and answer questions about a repository.
Developers install it with npm and run it in a project directory. Usage is billed per credit or through monthly Strong subscriptions; the pricing page does not list a free tier. The product also provides an API key and an SDK for programmatic agent workflows.
Features
- Maps repository files, symbols, dependencies, and project structure
- Makes code edits across multiple files
- Runs terminal commands, typechecks, and tests
- Uses specialized agents for coding, research, planning, and review
- Supports Default, Max, Plan, and Lite modes
- Loads project instructions from knowledge.md, AGENTS.md, or CLAUDE.md
- Ignores files using .gitignore and .codebuffignore
- Open source under the Apache 2.0 license
Use cases
- Implement features across an existing codebase
- Refactor code spanning multiple files
- Generate tests and scripts
- Review changes for bugs, dead code, and style issues
- Research documentation while working on a repository
- Run and update project build or development commands
Pros
Cons
Pricing
- Starting price
- 1¢/credit
- Pricing checked
- 2026-09-19
STRONG
$100/mo
- 1× usage
- Access to all modes with higher usage limits
STRONG
$200/mo
- 2.5× usage
- Access to all modes with higher usage limits
STRONG
$500/mo
- 7× usage
- Access to all modes with higher usage limits
PAY AS YOU GO
1¢/credit
- No subscription required
- Credits are consumed based on task complexity