Overview
Open Source AI Coding, Uncompromised
Careti gives you direct, transparent access to frontier AI with no limits, no surprises, and no model ecosystem lock-in. See every decision. Choose any model. Control your costs.
Complete Transparency
Watch in real-time as Careti reads files, considers approaches, and proposes changes. Every decision is visible, every edit reviewable before it's made.
Choose Your Inference
Use Claude for complex reasoning, Gemini for massive contexts, or Qwen3 Coder for efficiency. Switch instantly as new models launch. Bring your API keys, your choice.
Zero Trust by Design
Your code never touches our servers. Careti runs entirely client-side with your API keys. Open source means your security team can review every line.
Built for Real Engineering
Read & Write Files
Work across your entire codebase with intelligent file operations
Execute Commands
Run terminal commands and debug errors in real-time
Plan Complex Features
Explore and plan before writing a single line of code
Connect External Systems
Integrate with databases, APIs, and documentation through MCP servers
Understand Large Codebases
Intelligent context management for massive projects
Multi-Step Tasks
Execute complex workflows from start to finish
Plan & Act Mode
Careti explores your codebase and works with you to create comprehensive plans before writing code, ensuring it understands the full context of your project.
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For complex tasks, Careti explores your codebase, asks clarifying questions, and creates detailed implementation plans before making changes.
- Information gathering and context building
- Asking clarifying questions
- Creating detailed execution plans
- Discussing approaches with you
Once you approve the plan, Careti implements the solution with full transparency and control.
- Executing planned actions
- Using tools to modify files and run commands
- Implementing the solution
- Providing results and completion feedback
Key Features
Intelligent Planning & Execution
Plan & Act Mode • Plan complex features before writing code, then execute with full transparency
Focus Chain • Automatic todo list management with real-time progress tracking
Workflow Optimization
Auto Approve • Streamline your workflow by automatically approving trusted operations
Auto Compact • Automatic conversation summarization to preserve context while freeing space
Dictation • Speak naturally to Careti for rapid planning and complex requirements
Extensions & Integrations
MCP Integration • Connect to databases, APIs, and documentation through the Model Context Protocol
Remote Browser • Test and interact with web applications through browser automation
Customization & Control
Careti Rules • Define project-specific guidelines
Commands & Shortcuts • Keyboard-centric workflow for productivity