It is the strongest option on our list for deep, multi-file work on a real repo. MCP, hooks and subagents let it fit into an existing workflow. That combination is why it shares the top of the coding-agent list with Codex.
Its spec-driven approach turns specs into tasks, which keeps bigger vibe-coded projects on the rails. That structure makes it an A-tier pick for larger builds.
Best for
Deep, multi-file work on a real repo
Developers who live in the terminal
Workflows that use MCP, hooks or subagents
Bigger vibe-coded projects that need structure
Working from specs that turn into tasks
Skip if
You want a visual app builder instead of a coding agent
You don't want to work with a repo at all
You want a quick one-off fix rather than a spec-driven flow
You want an open-source agent where you choose the model
