Codebuff
Terminal-based AI coding assistant — write code without leaving the command line.
Visit Codebuff Free tier, Pro $19/mo
What is Codebuff?
Codebuff is a terminal-native AI coding agent. You install it once, run a command in any project folder, and it reads, edits, and runs your code without you ever leaving the shell. Built for engineers who live in tmux.
Key features
- CLI-first workflow
- Reads entire repo context
- Runs tests + applies fixes in one loop
- Works with any editor
- Local + Claude/GPT-4 backends
Pros
- No editor lock-in — works alongside Vim, Neovim, IntelliJ
- Surprisingly fast for repo-wide refactors
- Cheap relative to Cursor/Devin
Cons
- CLI-only — no GUI for visual diff review
- Smaller community than Cursor
- Requires comfort with the terminal
Best for
CLI-native developersVim/Neovim usersRefactoring large codebasesDevs who hate context switching
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