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Discover Stagewise, its features, pricing, and use cases. Learn how this AI platform provides access to models with flexible scaling options.

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About Stagewise

stagewise is a tool that integrates an AI development agent directly into an application's dev mode, enabling "visual vibe coding" within the codebase. It connects the app's frontend to a user's preferred AI code agent, sending rich context such as DOM elements, screenshots, and metadata. This allows users to edit their web application UI using natural language prompts. It offers seamless integration with popular frontend frameworks like React, Vue, Angular, and Next.js, and supports various AI coding assistants.

How to Use

To use stagewise, first install its extension from your code editor's marketplace (e.g., Cursor, VS Code). Next, install and inject the stagewise toolbar into your web app. This can be done via an AI-assisted setup (e.g., CMD + Shift + P and enter setupToolbar in Cursor) or a manual setup guide. Once the toolbar is injected, it automatically connects to the extension. Finally, start your app in dev mode, and the toolbar will appear, allowing you to begin editing your web app UI with prompts.

Key Features

  • Visual UI editing with AI prompts
  • Sends rich context (DOM elements, screenshots, metadata) to AI agents
  • Seamless integration with popular frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, Nuxt)
  • Compatible with various AI coding assistants (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
  • Simple setup and works out of the box
  • Customizable via configuration files
  • Zero impact on production app bundle size
  • Live commenting on browser elements

Use Cases

  • Accurately tweaking UI elements using natural language prompts.
  • Simplifying UI changes, especially for code not originally written by the user.
  • Improving developer productivity and streamlining collaboration between designers and developers.
  • Making complex frontend tasks easier and more enjoyable.

FAQ

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Key Features

Visual UI editing with AI prompts
Sends rich context (DOM elements, screenshots, metadata) to AI agents
Seamless integration with popular frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, Nuxt)
Compatible with various AI coding assistants (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
Simple setup and works out of the box
Customizable via configuration files
Zero impact on production app bundle size
Live commenting on browser elements

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Open-source and extensible, allowing customization and community contributions
  • Supports a wide range of model providers, including local models for flexibility and cost control
  • Efficient agent orchestration with high cache-hit rates reduces operational costs
  • Provides app previews and git integration, streamlining the development cycle
  • Can be downloaded and run locally, offering offline capabilities
Cons
  • Primarily focused on coding tasks; not a general-purpose AI tool
  • Free tier limits and premium features should be verified on the pricing page
  • Requires setup and installation; may have a learning curve for non-developers
  • Dependence on external model subscriptions for cloud-based providers may incur additional costs
  • Output quality and performance vary depending on the chosen model and prompt engineering

Best For

Accurately tweaking UI elements using natural language prompts.Simplifying UI changes, especially for code not originally written by the user.Improving developer productivity and streamlining collaboration between designers and developers.Making complex frontend tasks easier and more enjoyable.

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FAQ

What models can I use with stagewise?
stagewise supports any model with agentic capabilities. You can use frontier models (Claude, GPT, Gemini), open-weight models (DeepSeek, Qwen, GLM, Kimi, MiniMax), or locally hosted models (Ollama, vLLM, Llama.cpp) — all through the same interface.
Do I need an API key to get started?
No. With a stagewise Account, you get preconfigured access to a wide variety of models through stagewise Cloud Inference — no keys, configuration, or external subscriptions required. You can also bring your own API key or connect a custom endpoint at any time.
Can I run models locally?
Yes. You can configure stagewise Agents to use models from any source, including a local setup using Ollama or an on-premise deployment with vLLM. We support any inference provider that serves models via OpenAI Chat Completions API, OpenResponses API, or Anthropic Messages API. The minimum recommended context size is 150k tokens.
Is stagewise open source?
Yes. The stagewise Agentic IDE is fully open source under the AGPLv3 license. The entire codebase is publicly available on GitHub — you can inspect it, build from source, or run your own instance. External contributions are welcome but reviewed carefully.
Can I use my existing coding subscription?
Yes. stagewise supports bringing your own API keys for existing subscriptions including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, and MiniMax. You can also use API aggregators like OpenRouter or fireworks.ai.
How does stagewise handle context for long-running tasks?
stagewise keeps the conversation prefix stable across turns to maximize cache hit rates. When the environment changes, it sends a compact state delta instead of rebuilding the full context. This ensures the agent stays continuously aware of changes in terminals, browser tabs, and more, while remaining extremely token-efficient.