Show HN: rik – Limited Agent Edition
rik is a unique AI coding assistant designed to replace markers in code with actual content. It operates by reading context and consulting other files to fulfill multi-line instructions. Unlike typical coding assistants, rik does not provide autocomplete or chat features, focusing solely on executing specific coding tasks.
- ▪rik replaces markers in code files with real content based on surrounding context.
- ▪It supports multi-line instructions using various delimiters for complex tasks.
- ▪Pre-built binaries for Linux and macOS are available for installation.
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rik ______________________________________________________________________ | | | '########::'####:'##:::'##: | | ##.... ##:. ##:: ##::'##:: /\_/\ <- TRAPPED. STOP. | | ##:::: ##:: ##:: ##:'##::: ( o.o ) IN CODEBASE. STOP. | | ########::: ##:: #####:::: > ^ < SEND HELP. STOP. | | ##.. ##:::: ##:: ##. ##::: | | ##::. ##::: ##:: ##:. ##:: | | ##:::. ##:'####: ##::. ##: --= LIMITED AGENT EDITION =-- | | ..:::::..::....::..::::..:: | |____________________________________________________________________ | | | | "I literal-ly cannot move unless you write my name in a comment." | | | | [ WARNING: This agent has the spatial awareness of a potted plant ] | | [ and will only edit code within radius of its spawn.
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