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AskCodi
AskCodi is a code assistant that ships as a local-first desktop app for macOS Apple Silicon. You give Codi a one-line brief, and a CTO agent maps your repo, creates tasks, assigns specialist engineers (Backend, Frontend, Tests, Security), and runs them in parallel git worktrees on your machine. Model calls go through your own API keys or subscriptions, so your source code stays on the laptop.
Cursor and Windsurf focus on inline editing inside one IDE session. AskCodi positions itself as an orchestration layer that plans work, delegates across roles, and surfaces only approval decisions in a single inbox. The trade-off is platform reach: Windows and Linux builds are marked coming soon, and you pay for model tokens separately from the $60/year app subscription.
Solo developers and small teams who want multi-agent workflows without cloud code upload use AskCodi to spin up concurrent Codi sessions, route tasks to 50+ models, and plug in MCP tools like GitHub, Slack, or Postgres per role.
CTO agent plans tasks and assigns Backend, Frontend, Tests, and Security roles
Parallel git worktrees give each specialist an isolated checkout
50+ model providers with per-role routing via your own API keys
7-day free trial, then $60 per year for the Desktop App plan
OpenAI-compatible API endpoint for managed model access after install
MCP marketplace for Postgres, GitHub, Slack, Linear, and custom tools
Local-first design keeps source code on your machine during agent runs
CTO agent delegates across Backend, Frontend, Tests, and Security roles automatically
Parallel git worktrees prevent agents from blocking each other on one checkout
Bring-your-own-key model access supports 50+ providers plus Claude and ChatGPT subscriptions
Desktop App plan costs $60 per year after a 7-day trial
Desktop app is macOS Apple Silicon only with Windows and Linux marked coming soon
Model token costs are separate from the $60/year app subscription
Requires managing provider API keys unless you add an AskCodi API plan
Orchestration workflow has a steeper learning curve than a single IDE chat panel
What is AskCodi Desktop?
AskCodi Desktop is a local-first macOS app where a CTO agent orchestrates specialist AI engineers across parallel git worktrees. You describe what to ship, review plans and diffs, and approve work from one inbox while code stays on your machine.
How much does AskCodi cost?
AskCodi charges $60 per year for the Desktop App plan after a 7-day free trial. Model usage is billed separately through your own provider API keys or optional AskCodi-managed API plans.
Does AskCodi include AI model tokens?
No. AskCodi separates desktop orchestration from model consumption. You connect supported provider API keys and pay those providers directly, or add an AskCodi API plan after installation for managed access.
Which platforms does AskCodi support?
AskCodi Desktop is available for macOS on Apple Silicon. The download page lists Windows and Linux as coming soon. The web site handles sign-up, pricing, and documentation.
Can AskCodi use my Claude or ChatGPT subscription?
Yes. AskCodi lets you sign in with a Claude Pro or Max subscription or a ChatGPT Codex subscription and use those models inside the app. You can also bring any supported provider API key without buying AskCodi tokens.
How is AskCodi different from Cursor?
AskCodi runs a CTO agent that plans tasks and delegates to specialist engineers in parallel worktrees, while Cursor centers on in-editor completion and chat. AskCodi's comparison page frames the difference as an engineering team versus a single AI editor.