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Decision brief
Designed for large-scale projects with features like REPL mode and CLI integration.
Good fit when
- You are working on extensive software projects where an AI coding agent can assist in managing complexity.
- When your workflow predominantly involves command-line operations, making the most of Plandex's CLI interface beneficial.
Avoid when
- If you require cloud-hosting options for extra reliability and convenience since Plandex Cloud is winding down as of 10/3/2025 and no longer accepts new users.
- You are working in a Windows environment without WSL, as Plandex only functions correctly on Windows within the WSL shell.
- Pricing:
- freemium - Primarily an open source tool that supports self-hosting. Requires your own OpenRouter.ai key or other model provider accounts/API keys for model access.
- Requirements:
- Requires Docker; Plandex requires Docker for local mode installation.; Installation supports only command-line methods including a one-liner and detailed steps using WSL on Windows machines.
Observed Jul 11, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Slowing (320d since push)
- As of today
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Organization account
- As of today
- Security (OSV)
- No lockfile
- As of 1mo
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go get github.com/plandex-ai/plandexHow it fits your stack(4)
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Overview
Designed for large projects and real-world tasks.
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- go
Source: github.language · Aug 20, 2026
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README
Dev-friendly, easy to install
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🧑💻 REPL mode with fuzzy auto-complete for commands and file loading. Just run
plandexin any project to get started. -
🛠️ CLI interface for scripting or piping data into context.
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📦 One-line, zero dependency CLI install. Dockerized local mode for easily self-hosting the server. Cloud-hosting options for extra reliability and convenience.
Install 📥
curl -sL https://plandex.ai/install.sh | bash
Note: Windows is supported via WSL. Plandex only works correctly on Windows in the WSL shell. It doesn't work in the Windows CMD prompt or PowerShell.
Hosting ⚖️
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Plandex Cloud | Winding down as of 10/3/2025 and no longer accepting new users. Learn more. |
| Self-hosted/Local Mode | • Run Plandex locally with Docker or host on your own server. • Use your own OpenRouter.ai key (or other model provider accounts and API keys). • Follow the local-mode quickstart to get started. |
Claude Pro/Max subscription 🖇️
If you have a Claude Pro or Max subscription, Plandex can use it when calling Anthropic models. You'll be asked if you want to connect a subscription the first time you run Plandex.
For agents
This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.