Plandex
Plandex is an open-source, terminal-based AI coding agent for planning and completing large software tasks. It works across multiple files, uses version-controlled plans, and supports reviewing changes before applying them.
Why Abandoned
The official website and GitHub repository remain available, while repository releases and documentation indicate continued availability. Exact maintenance cadence was not independently verified at record creation.
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π Timeline
Plandex launched publicly
Plandex Cloud announced
Version 1.0 released
Version 2.0 released
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β Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plandex AI?
Plandex is an open-source AI coding agent that runs primarily from the terminal. It helps developers plan, implement, and review software changes that may span many files.
Is Plandex open source?
Yes. Plandex publishes its source code on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license. Users can inspect and self-host it, subject to the repository's license terms.
How does Plandex differ from GitHub Copilot or Cursor?
Plandex emphasizes plan-based, agentic work on larger multi-file tasks from a terminal workflow. GitHub Copilot and Cursor are more tightly centered on editor-integrated coding assistance, although their agent features overlap.
Can Plandex be self-hosted?
Yes. The official repository provides self-hosting information, while Plandex Cloud offers a managed option for users who do not want to operate the service infrastructure themselves.
Which AI models does Plandex support?
Plandex is designed to work with multiple model providers and models. Supported options can change, so users should consult the current official documentation and release notes before deployment.