
AI agents
gpt-pilot
[Important security notice] AI that builds whole applications from a brief
★ 34k
June 2026
Not stated
AI agents
What it does
Takes a description of an application and works through design and implementation with you. Note the security history: the maintainers disclosed that malicious code - a credential stealer - was present in this repository from 24 August 2025 until 11 June 2026, reported by an external researcher and since removed. If you cloned and ran it from source during that window, rotate your credentials. Decide whether to use it knowing that history.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
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Before you start
- Setup difficultySome setup needed
- Command lineRequired
- API keyRequired
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
gpt-pilot FAQ
- Is gpt-pilot free?
- gpt-pilot itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use gpt-pilot?
- It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.
- Does gpt-pilot work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use gpt-pilot commercially?
- The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gpt-pilot (this page) | Required | Required | Yes | No | With conditions |
| plandex | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| byterover-cli | Required | Required | Yes | No | With conditions |
| imcodes | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.