What is JAT?
JAT is a self-contained IDE for building with autonomous agents. Task management, agent orchestration, code editor, git, and terminal, all unified in one place. Connect RSS, Slack, Gmail, Telegram: external events create tasks and spawn agents automatically. No plugins to install. No services to configure. No pieces to assemble. Supervise the swarm hands-on, or let it run autonomously while you sleep.
JAT supports every workflow: you code with AI suggestions, agents code with your approval, or events trigger fully autonomous work that ships. Install with one curl command.
Launch locally or deploy to a VPS with auto-start and crash recovery. MIT licensed. Open source. Built for developers who want agents that ship, not just suggest. If you are tired of stitching together fragmented tools, JAT is the unified environment you have been waiting for.
Features
Core Platform
- Self-contained agentic IDE: task management, agent orchestration, code editor, git, terminal—all in one place
- Run 20+ agents simultaneously across your codebase
- Supervise agents hands-on, or let them run autonomously
- MIT licensed, 100% local, open source
Development Environment
- Full Monaco editor (VS Code engine): 25+ languages, syntax highlighting, multi-cursor, drag-drop tabs
- Lazy-loading file tree with context menu, keyboard navigation, file icons
- Integrated terminal with live agent output streaming
- Git source control: stage/unstage, commit, push/pull, branch switching, diff preview, commit timeline
Agent & Task Management
- Task creation with priorities (P0–P4), dependencies, bulk actions, epic workflows
- Epic Swarm: spawn parallel agents on subtasks with one click
- Smart question UI: agent questions appear as clickable buttons
- State tracking: Working, Needs Input, Review, Completed
- Token usage and cost tracking per session
- Auto-proceed rules: configure tasks to complete automatically by type or priority
Autonomous Triggers & Integrations
- Connect RSS, Slack, Telegram, Gmail: incoming events create tasks and spawn agents
- Trigger modes: immediate, delayed, scheduled, or cron-based
- Built-in scheduler daemon for recurring tasks
- Plugin system for custom integrations (any API or data source)
Workflow Acceleration
/jat:tasktree: convert PRDs or feature descriptions into structured tasks- Skill marketplace: install community skills, auto-synced to all agents
- Agent Registry for coordination and routing
- Error recovery with automatic retry patterns
- Suggested next tasks: agents propose follow-up work
Deployment & Ops
- One-command install (local or VPS)
- VPS setup script: auto-configures swap, Node.js, Tailscale, firewall, systemd service
- Auto-start on boot, restart on crash
- Access via localhost or Tailscale IP
Configuration & Security
- No API keys required: uses your existing AI assistant subscriptions (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Aider)
- Optional API key management via UI or config files
- Per-project secrets with environment variable injection
- Agent routing rules and automation rules via
/config
Developer Experience
- Global search (Cmd+K): files, tasks, agents
- Keyboard shortcuts: new task, terminal, save, epic swarm
- Responsive UI with dark mode support
- Feedback widget built-in
Architecture
- SvelteKit frontend, Node.js backend
- SQLite or Postgres support
- tmux-based agent sessions for isolation
- Modular CLI tools (50+): mail, browser, ingest, scheduler, signal
JAT isn’t just another AI coding assistant. It’s a control tower for autonomous development—whether you’re at the controls or asleep.
Try JAT today and see the difference.
