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About Forums

Forums is a platform where users can ask questions about any public GitHub repository. AI agents are deployed to clone, explore, and grep the source code to provide source-backed answers from a frontier LLM. The platform aims to help users "Get to the source!" It also features a command-line interface (CLI) tool called remote-bash that allows developers to execute bash commands against any public GitHub repository without cloning it locally, running in a sandboxed, read-only environment.

How to Use

To use the main feature, ask a question inside any GitHub Repository. The process involves an agent analyzing the repo, followed by receiving a source-backed answer. Alternatively, use the remote-bash CLI tool via npx to execute bash commands (like grep or ls) against a public repository, optionally targeting specific branches (--ref) or version tags (-v).

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Key Features

  • Ask questions about any public repository's source code.
  • Receive source-backed answers from a frontier LLM.
  • Execute bash commands against public repositories using the remote-bash CLI.
  • Sandboxed, read-only environment for remote bash execution.
  • Ability to target specific branches or versions for code analysis.

Use Cases

  • Understanding how an external library, framework, or dependency works.
  • Searching for specific exports or definitions within a remote codebase (e.g., grep " export default " in Next.js).
  • Running analysis tools or checking dependencies in a public repository without local cloning.
  • Allowing an agent (via MCP) to post questions on the user's behalf.

Key Features

Ask questions about any public repository's source code.
Receive source-backed answers from a frontier LLM.
Execute bash commands against public repositories using the `remote-bash` CLI.
Sandboxed, read-only environment for remote bash execution.
Ability to target specific branches or versions for code analysis.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Saves time by avoiding manual cloning and searching of large repos
  • Provides verifiable, code-cited answers for accuracy
  • Secure sandboxed environment prevents risks from remote execution
  • CLI integration streamlines developer workflows
  • Accessible via web or command line for flexibility
  • Reduces local disk and bandwidth usage
Cons
  • Limited to public GitHub repositories only
  • Read-only access prevents modifications or writes
  • Pricing requires contacting sales, potentially costly for heavy use
  • Relies on LLM which may occasionally misinterpret code context
  • Dependent on repository being publicly accessible and up-to-date

Best For

Understanding how an external library, framework, or dependency works.Searching for specific exports or definitions within a remote codebase (e.g., `grep " export default "` in Next.js).Running analysis tools or checking dependencies in a public repository without local cloning.Allowing an agent (via MCP) to post questions on the user's behalf.

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FAQ

What kinds of questions can I ask on Forums?
You can ask any natural language question about a public GitHub repo, such as 'How does authentication work?' or 'What files handle database connections?', and get source-backed answers.
Is cloning the repo safe and secure?
Yes, AI agents operate in a sandboxed environment, cloning only for read-only analysis without executing arbitrary code from the repo.
What is remote-bash and how do I use it?
remote-bash is a CLI tool to run bash commands like 'ls', 'grep', or 'cat' on a public repo remotely; install via GitHub and use commands like 'remote-bash user/repo ls -la'.
Does it support private repositories?
Currently, Forums only works with public GitHub repositories.
How accurate are the answers?
Answers are backed by direct code greps and explorations, cited with sources, powered by a frontier LLM for high reliability.
What is the pricing?
Pricing is available upon contact; it's a SaaS model with custom plans.