Ultra IDE
The AI-Powered Terminal Code Editor
A terminal-native IDE built entirely using Claude through the CCA (Coder/Critic/Arbiter) Framework. Zero lines of human-written code.
Building the Future of Development, With AI
Ultra IDE started as an experiment: could we build a complete, production-ready application using only AI? The answer was yes.
Using Claude and the CCA (Coder/Critic/Arbiter) Framework, Ultra IDE was built with zero lines of human-written code. Every function, every component, every line of the application was generated through conversation with AI.
What is Ultra?
Ultra is a terminal-native IDE that brings the power of modern code editors to the command line. It’s designed for developers who prefer the speed and efficiency of terminal-based workflows but don’t want to sacrifice the features of graphical IDEs.
The CCA Framework
The methodology we developed while building Ultra is now available to help other teams build AI-powered applications:
- Conversational Development: Describing features in natural language and iterating through dialogue
- Structured Prompting: Techniques for getting consistent, high-quality code output
- Iterative Refinement: Building complex systems through progressive enhancement
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring AI-generated code meets production standards
Why This Matters
Ultra proves that AI can be a true development partner, not just a code completion tool. It demonstrates a new paradigm for software development where the human role shifts from writing code to directing and refining AI output.
Visit ultra.dev to try Ultra for yourself.