Exponent - This NEW & FREE AI Coding Agent BEATS Cursor, V0 & Bolt! (Generate Full Stack Apps!)
AI Summary
Video Summary: Exponent AI Pair Programmer Review
- Introduction to Exponent:
- Exponent is an AI coding agent similar to Ader or Klein.
- It connects to a local machine to write, edit, or run commands.
- It can be used as a desktop app or through a web interface.
- The platform is in Early Access, with features like a cloud VM and a VS Code extension not yet available to end users.
- Setting Up Exponent:
- Requires signing up for Early Access; access is granted quickly.
- Installation involves setting up the Exponent client on the local machine.
- Users must start the Exponent server in their project directory with a specific command.
- The chat interface allows interaction with the AI for coding tasks.
- Usage and Performance:
- The free tier offers 20 messages, with a paid plan at $50.
- The AI is tasked with creating a Minesweeper game and a water intake tracker app.
- The AI generates code quickly and asks for approval before writing files.
- Commands to run the applications are provided by the AI.
- Comparison with Klein:
- The reviewer prefers the app generated by Exponent for its aesthetics and animations.
- Klein also performs well, automatically implementing features like local storage.
- The reviewer is critical of Exponent’s free tier limitations and the high cost of the paid plan.
- Conclusion:
- Exponent is praised for its UI and local code storage.
- The reviewer hopes for better pricing post-Early Access.
- The free tier may still be used for generating boilerplate code.
- The reviewer finds Exponent to be one of the best coding tools seen yet.
Detailed Instructions and Commands:
- No specific CLI commands, website URLs, or detailed instructions were provided in the summary.