Automaker

Automaker is an autonomous AI development studio that helps you build software faster using AI-powered agents. It provides a visual Kanban board interface to manage features, automatically assigns AI agents to implement them, and tracks progress through an intuitive workflow from backlog to verified completion.

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Security Disclaimer

This software uses AI-powered tooling that has access to your operating system and can read, modify, and delete files. Use at your own risk.

We have reviewed this codebase for security vulnerabilities, but you assume all risk when running this software. You should review the code yourself before running it.

We do not recommend running Automaker directly on your local computer due to the risk of AI agents having access to your entire file system. Please sandbox this application using Docker or a virtual machine.

Read the full disclaimer

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm
• Claude Code CLI installed and authenticated

Quick Start

# 1. Clone the repo
git clone git@github.com:AutoMaker-Org/automaker.git
cd automaker

# 2. Install dependencies
npm install

# 3. Get your Claude Code OAuth token
claude setup-token
# ⚠️ This prints your token - don't share your screen!

# 4. Set the token and run
export CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN="sk-ant-oat01-..."
npm run dev:electron

How to Run

Development Modes

Automaker can be run in several modes:

Electron Desktop App (Recommended)

# Standard development mode
npm run dev:electron

# With DevTools open automatically
npm run dev:electron:debug

# For WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
npm run dev:electron:wsl

# For WSL with GPU acceleration
npm run dev:electron:wsl:gpu

Web Browser Mode

# Run in web browser (http://localhost:3007)
npm run dev:web
# or
npm run dev

Building for Production

# Build Next.js app
npm run build

# Build Electron app for distribution
npm run build:electron

Running Production Build

# Start production Next.js server
npm run start

Testing

# Run tests headless
npm run test

# Run tests with browser visible
npm run test:headed

Linting

# Run ESLint
npm run lint

Authentication Options

Automaker supports multiple authentication methods (in order of priority):

Method	Environment Variable	Description
OAuth Token (env)	CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN	From claude setup-token - uses your Claude subscription
OAuth Token (stored)	—	Stored in app credentials file
API Key (stored)	—	Anthropic API key stored in app
API Key (env)	ANTHROPIC_API_KEY	Pay-per-use API key

Recommended: Use CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN if you have a Claude subscription.

Persistent Setup (Optional)

Add to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc:

export CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN="YOUR_TOKEN_HERE"

Then restart your terminal or run source ~/.bashrc.

Features

• 📋 Kanban Board - Visual drag-and-drop board to manage features through backlog, in progress, waiting approval, and verified stages
• 🤖 AI Agent Integration - Automatic AI agent assignment to implement features when moved to "In Progress"
• 🧠 Multi-Model Support - Choose from multiple AI models including Claude Opus, Sonnet, and more
• 💭 Extended Thinking - Enable extended thinking modes for complex problem-solving
• 📡 Real-time Agent Output - View live agent output, logs, and file diffs as features are being implemented
• 🔍 Project Analysis - AI-powered project structure analysis to understand your codebase
• 📁 Context Management - Add context files to help AI agents understand your project better
• 💡 Feature Suggestions - AI-generated feature suggestions based on your project
• 🖼️ Image Support - Attach images and screenshots to feature descriptions
• ⚡ Concurrent Processing - Configure concurrency to process multiple features simultaneously
• 🧪 Test Integration - Automatic test running and verification for implemented features
• 🔀 Git Integration - View git diffs and track changes made by AI agents
• 👤 AI Profiles - Create and manage different AI agent profiles for various tasks
• 💬 Chat History - Keep track of conversations and interactions with AI agents
• ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts - Efficient navigation and actions via keyboard shortcuts
• 🎨 Dark/Light Theme - Beautiful UI with theme support
• 🖥️ Cross-Platform - Desktop application built with Electron for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Tech Stack

• Next.js - React framework
• Electron - Desktop application framework
• Tailwind CSS - Styling
• Zustand - State management
• dnd-kit - Drag and drop functionality

Learn More

To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:

• Next.js Documentation - learn about Next.js features and API.
• Learn Next.js - an interactive Next.js tutorial.

License

This project is licensed under the Automaker License Agreement. See LICENSE for the full text.

Summary of Terms:

• Allowed:

  • Build Anything: You can clone and use Automaker locally or in your organization to build ANY product (commercial or free).
  • Internal Use: You can use it internally within your company (commercial or non-profit) without restriction.
  • Modify: You can modify the code for internal use within your organization (commercial or non-profit).

• Restricted (The "No Monetization of the Tool" Rule):

  • No Resale: You cannot resell Automaker itself.
  • No SaaS: You cannot host Automaker as a service for others.
  • No Monetizing Mods: You cannot distribute modified versions of Automaker for money.

• Liability:

  • Use at Own Risk: This tool uses AI. We are NOT responsible if it breaks your computer, deletes your files, or generates bad code. You assume all risk.

• Contributing:

  • By contributing to this repository, you grant the Core Contributors full, irrevocable rights to your code (copyright assignment).

Core Contributors (Cody Seibert (webdevcody), SuperComboGamer (SCG), Kacper Lachowicz (Shironex, Shirone), and Ben Scott (trueheads)) are granted perpetual, royalty-free licenses for any use, including monetization.