Automaker is an autonomous AI development studio designed to accelerate software development by orchestrating AI agents to implement features. It targets developers and teams seeking to shift from manual coding to directing AI agents, enabling the construction of entire applications in days rather than weeks. The primary benefit is a significant increase in development velocity through AI-driven implementation.

How It Works

Automaker transforms feature development via an agentic workflow. Users describe desired features using text, images, or screenshots on a Kanban board. When a feature moves to "In Progress," AI agents, powered by the Claude Agent SDK, are automatically assigned. These agents can read, write, and modify code, execute commands, run tests, and make Git commits within isolated worktrees, allowing developers to focus on architecture and business logic.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Primary Install: Clone the repository, run npm install, then npm run dev.
• Prerequisites: Node.js 18+, npm, and Claude Code CLI installed and authenticated.
• Security Recommendation: Due to AI agents having OS-level access, sandboxing via Docker or a virtual machine is strongly recommended.
• Docs/Demo: Community support via Discord: https://discord.gg/jjem7aEDKU

Highlighted Details

• Visual Kanban board for feature management.
• Autonomous AI agent implementation leveraging Claude Code.
• Real-time agent output, logs, and Git diffs.
• Multi-model support (Claude Opus, Sonnet) and extended thinking modes.
• Automatic test integration and verification.

Maintenance & Community

The project fosters community through a Discord server for discussing agentic coding patterns, sharing workflows, and seeking support. Core contributors include Cody Seibert, SuperComboGamer, Kacper Lachowicz, and Ben Scott.

Licensing & Compatibility

Licensed under the "Automaker License Agreement." It permits cloning, local/internal use, and modification for non-commercial or commercial internal use. However, it explicitly prohibits reselling Automaker, hosting it as a SaaS, or distributing modified versions for profit. Contributions grant core contributors perpetual, royalty-free rights.

Limitations & Caveats

A significant security disclaimer warns that AI agents have access to the operating system and file system; users assume all risk. The project is not recommended for direct use on local machines without sandboxing. Contributing code involves copyright assignment to core contributors.