Hive

Hive revolutionizes software development by transforming rough ideas into merge-ready pull requests autonomously. Key features include: • Idea capture and project refinement • Multi-stage code execution and PR drafting • Automated code review and CI integration • Asynchronous task processing and background operation • Observability through folder-based artifact management This platform orchestrates a pipeline of specialized coding agents, enabling them to brainstorm, plan, execute, and review code in parallel. Users interact with a powerful Text User Interface (TUI) to provide critical product decisions, moving tasks through distinct stages from 'inbox' to 'done'. Each stage produces durable artifacts like markdown files, ensuring transparency and easy auditing. Hive significantly reduces developer overhead by handling the iterative aspects of coding. It includes 'Patrol' for autonomous repo mapping and feature slicing, and 'Babysitter' to maintain green, mergeable pull requests through automated repairs and rebasing. The system's design emphasizes compound engineering, where the location of a task folder dictates its state and progress. Ideal for engineering teams and individual developers seeking to accelerate software delivery and minimize manual oversight. It streamlines the development process, allowing creators to focus on strategic decisions while the platform manages the intricate details of code generation and integration. Integration with various agent CLIs (Claude, Codex, Pi) ensures flexibility in model choice for each stage.