Botference: A TUI for Multi-Model Project Planning with Claude Code and Codex
Botference is a terminal application that allows you to collaborate with the AI models Claude Code and Codex to plan and architect your software projects.
Why it matters
Botference enables a more collaborative and informed approach to project planning by combining the reasoning capabilities of Claude Code and the code familiarity of Codex.
Key Points
- 1Botference provides a 'council' mode where you, Claude, and Codex discuss and plan the project together
- 2It also has a 'caucus' mode where the AI models privately debate and converge on recommendations
- 3The output is a detailed implementation plan and checkpoint file that can be used to kickstart your development workflow
Details
Botference is a terminal-based application that enables multi-model collaboration for project planning and architecture. It creates a shared chat room where you can interact with the AI models Claude Code and Codex simultaneously. The 'council' mode allows you to steer the conversation, ask questions, and direct which model speaks. The 'caucus' mode triggers a private sidebar where the AIs debate a specific topic and present a recommendation. The output is a comprehensive 'implementation-plan.md' file that can be directly used with your Claude Code development workflow. Botference leverages your existing subscriptions to Claude Code and Codex, requiring minimal setup. It offers two TUI backends - Textual (Python-based) and Ink. Botference is recommended for complex projects that require nuanced architectural decisions, where the different strengths of the AI models can be leveraged to challenge assumptions and explore alternatives.
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