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Amit Manna
Amit Manna

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Prompt2Code

GitHub Copilot CLI Challenge Submission

This is a submission for the GitHub Copilot CLI Challenge

What I Built

I built Prompt2App, an AI-powered application generation and management system that reimagines GitHub Copilot as a comprehensive software engineering partner.

Rather than just fetching code snippets, Prompt2App allows you to describe a vision in natural language and watch it come to life. The system generates, structures, executes, and refines real-world applications across Python, HTML/JavaScript, and C++ — all within a rich terminal interface.

Key Features:

  • Multi-Agent Simulation: Uses a specialized Architect, Developer, and Reviewer flow to ensure code quality.
  • Live Refinement: Interactive "chat-with-code" sessions to modify logic on the fly.
  • The App Factory: Automated registry and version tracking for every project you build.
  • Safety & Analysis: Built-in health checks, static analysis, and code quality scoring.
  • Full Lifecycle: From a simple prompt to a running, backed-up application.

Demo

🚀 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/AmitManna99/Prompt2App









Output

My Experience with GitHub Copilot CLI

Building this was a masterclass in AI-driven development. I used the GitHub Copilot CLI as my primary interface for navigating complex shell commands and debugging the integration between my multi-agent system and the local environment.

How it changed my workflow:

  • Rapid Prototyping: Instead of looking up documentation for Python's subprocess management or C++ compilation flags, I used the CLI to generate the correct shell syntax instantly.
  • Explaining Logic: When my multi-agent logic got "tangled," I used Copilot to explain current architecture bottlenecks, helping me refine the Reviewer agent's feedback loop.
  • Seamless Context: The ability to stay within the terminal while querying Copilot meant I never lost my "flow state." It turned the terminal from a static command line into a conversational workspace.

Team Members

Special thanks to the team for making this possible:

LEGEND'S DaD (@legedsdad) - GitHub: LegedsDaD

AmitManna99 (@amitmanna99) - GitHub: AmitManna99

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