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smol-developer
Your whole codebase in a single file.
About smol-developer
smol-developer is an AI agent that can generate an entire codebase for a simple application in a single file, based on a prompt.
Key Features
Single File Output
Prompt-driven
Minimalist
Perfect For
Small utility scripts
Learning new languages/frameworks
Quick proof-of-concepts
Generating simple components
Getting Started
- 1
Clone smol-developer
- 2
Configure OpenAI API key
- 3
Run with a prompt
- 4
Review generated code
What Makes smol-developer Different?
Generates entire codebase in one file
Focus on simplicity and minimalism
Great for small, self-contained projects
Educational tool for understanding AI code generation
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely simple
- Fast for small projects
- Good for learning
Cons
- Limited to small projects
- Single file output can be messy
- Less flexible
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