Why I Started Building PunamIDE
I noticed a common problem while working with AI coding assistants.
AI can generate code incredibly fast, but one bad edit can break an entire project.
Most developers either:
Trust the AI completely
Keep making manual backups
Depend on Git commits for every small experiment
None of these felt ideal.
So I started building PunamIDE.
What Is PunamIDE?
PunamIDE is an AI-first development environment focused on safe autonomous coding.
The goal is simple:
Let AI move fast without risking your project.
One Feature That Surprised Me
Today I watched Punam SafeCode automatically create a snapshot before an AI agent modified files.
I wasn't even thinking about backups.
The snapshot happened silently in the background.
When I noticed it, I realized:
The IDE was protecting the codebase before anything could go wrong.
Current Features
AI-powered development workflow
Automatic code snapshots
SafeCode protection layer
Workspace management
Multi-agent development experiments
Local-first development
What I'm Building Next
My roadmap includes:
Autonomous coding agents
Visual project architecture
Project memory
AI-assisted debugging
AI workspace operating system concepts
Looking for Feedback
I'm still actively building PunamIDE.
What features would you want in an AI-native IDE?
I'd love feedback from developers who use:
VS Code
Cursor
Windsurf
Cline
Claude Code
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Try PunamIDE
PunamIDE is an AI-first development environment focused on safe autonomous coding workflows.
🌐 Website:
punamide.com
⭐ GitHub Release:
github.com/punamide/punamide-downl...
I'm looking for developers willing to test PunamIDE and provide feedback.
Bug reports, feature requests, and ideas are welcome.