James Code v0.1.0

James Code v0.1.0

An open-source CLI for LLM-guided development workflows and autonomous file system
operations.

What is James Code?

James Code brings the power of AI-assisted development to your local environment
through a model-agnostic CLI interface. Inspired by proprietary tools, it provides
autonomous file operations, task management, and intelligent development workflows.

Key Features

• LLM-Guided Operations: OpenAI integration with intelligent tool selection via
  usage examples
• Autonomous File System: Read, write, execute, and search operations with
  built-in security
• Development Workflows: TODO management, task decomposition, and progress
  tracking
• Model Agnostic: Designed to work with multiple LLM providers (OpenAI
  implemented)

Installation & Usage

# Install with LLM support
poetry install --extras llm

Run with OpenAI

export OPENAI_API_KEY=\"your-key\"
poetry run james-code --llm-provider openai --llm-model gpt-4 --interactive

Current Status

Experimental Release - Core functionality works for local development and file
exploration. Expect API changes and improvements in future versions.
Best for: Local development, file system exploration, task management
Not ready for: Production systems, complex deployments

What's Next (v0.2.0)

• Enhanced tool interfaces and error handling
• Additional LLM provider support
• Improved user experience and workflows

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Prerequisites: Python 3.11+, Poetry