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stagewise
AI-powered frontend coding agent that edits production web apps
stagewise lets developers describe UI changes in natural language, click target elements, and automatically updates the local codebase across any framework, streamlining frontend development without manual path hunting.
Overview
Overview
stagewise is an AI‑driven frontend coding assistant that lives in your browser. By describing the UI change you need and clicking the target element, the agent generates the corresponding TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML and CSS updates directly in your local development folder. It works with any framework—React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, or plain HTML—because it relies on real‑time browser context rather than static file heuristics.
How it works
Start your application in development mode, run npx stagewise@latest in the project root, and follow the CLI guide to link your account. Once active, you can issue natural‑language commands, select DOM nodes, and let stagewise apply the changes. The core agent can be swapped for compatible alternatives (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.) via the open agent interface, and additional functionality can be added through a plugin system. Because the tool runs locally, no external services touch your code, keeping the workflow secure and compliant with the AGPL‑3.0 license.
Highlights
Works out of the box with any frontend framework
Natural‑language prompts combined with element selection
Extensible via a plugin architecture
Open agent interface supports multiple AI back‑ends
Pros
- Real‑time browser context eliminates manual path hunting
- Framework‑agnostic, works with React, Vue, Angular, etc.
- Plug‑in system allows custom extensions
- Local execution keeps code private
Considerations
- Requires a running development server
- Modifies code only locally; additional CI steps needed
- AGPL‑3.0 license may limit proprietary redistribution
- Dependent on supported AI agents for advanced features
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Fit guide
Great for
- Frontend developers who want faster UI tweaks
- Teams using mixed frameworks across projects
- Developers preferring natural‑language interaction
- Projects where local code changes are acceptable
Not ideal when
- Organizations needing a permissive commercial license
- Fully automated CI/CD pipelines without human oversight
- Very large monorepos that require strict review processes
- Non‑JavaScript frontends such as native mobile apps
How teams use it
Update button label across multiple pages
All instances of the button text are changed consistently with a single natural‑language command.
Refactor component styling
CSS classes are updated and related JSX/TSX files are adjusted automatically.
Add a new input field to an existing form
HTML markup, validation logic, and state handling are generated and inserted in the correct files.
Migrate from one UI library to another
Component imports and usage patterns are replaced across the codebase based on the specified target library.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript93%
MDX5%
JavaScript1%
CSS1%
HTML1%
Frequently asked questions
Which frameworks does stagewise support?
It works with any frontend framework because it uses live browser context, including React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, and plain HTML/CSS.
How do I install and start stagewise?
Run `npx stagewise@latest` (or `pnpm dlx stagewise@latest`) in the root of a development‑mode web app and follow the CLI prompts.
Does stagewise modify my code directly?
Yes, it writes changes to your local files after you confirm the generated edits.
Can I use a different AI agent with stagewise?
Yes, the open agent interface lets you plug in compatible agents such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, and others.
What are the licensing implications for commercial use?
stagewise is released under AGPL‑3.0; commercial projects must comply with its terms or contact the maintainers for alternative licensing.
Project at a glance
Active- Stars
- 6,466
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- 6,466
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LicenseAGPL-3.0
Repo age9 months old
Last commit9 hours ago
Primary languageTypeScript
Last synced 3 hours ago