Working with Autohand
Autohand Code
Self evolving coding assistance that works where you work. Whether you prefer VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, or the command line, Autohand Code brings the same powerful agent capabilities to your workflow.
One agent, every environment
Autohand Code is a unified AI coding agent that adapts to your preferred development environment. The same powerful features - context awareness, multi-file editing, git integration, and autonomous operation - are available across all platforms.
VS Code
Deep integration with Visual Studio Code. Inline suggestions, chat panel, and seamless file navigation.
Zed Editor
Native support for Zed's Agent Client Protocol. Ultra-fast performance with Zed's modern architecture.
JetBrains
IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, GoLand, and all JetBrains IDEs. Full agent integration through the Autohand plugin.
CLI
Standalone command-line interface. Use with any editor, in scripts, or for automation workflows.
Extend Autohand Code
Build against Autohand in two ways: embed the agent runtime in your own application with the Code Agent SDK, or add declarative tools and specialist agents directly to the CLI with an extension package.
Choose an Extension Path
Compare the Agent SDK and CLI extensions by runtime ownership, supported behavior, distribution, and security boundary.
CLI Extensions
Package tools and agents with strict manifests, user or project scope, atomic lifecycle operations, diagnostics, and canonical authorization.
Code Agent SDK
Control agents programmatically from TypeScript, Python, Go, Java, Swift, Rust, Ruby, C#/.NET, or C++.
Choose your environment
Each environment offers the same core capabilities with platform-specific enhancements.
| Feature | VS Code | JetBrains | Zed | CLI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inline code suggestions | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Chat panel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-file editing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Git integration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AGENTS.md support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Skills system | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hooks | Limited | Limited | Limited | Full |
| CI/CD integration | - | - | - | Yes |
| Headless operation | - | - | - | Yes |
Tip: You can use multiple environments together. Many developers use VS Code, JetBrains, or Zed for interactive coding and the CLI for automation and CI/CD.
Core features
These capabilities are available across all environments.
Context-aware assistance
Autohand Code understands your entire codebase. It reads your project structure, analyzes dependencies, and uses AGENTS.md files to understand your conventions and patterns.
Multi-file operations
Make changes across multiple files in a single operation. Autohand Code tracks dependencies and ensures consistency when refactoring, adding features, or fixing bugs.
Git integration
Built-in git support for reviewing changes, creating commits, and managing branches. Use /commit to generate meaningful commit messages automatically.
Skills system
Extend Autohand Code with specialized skills for frontend development, data analysis, SRE tasks, and more. Skills provide domain-specific knowledge and capabilities.
Autonomous operation
Enable auto-mode for hands-free operation. Autohand Code will work through complex tasks, making decisions and iterating until the job is done.
Getting started
Choose your preferred environment to get started: