Context-Optimised Agentic Coding Assistant
An enterprise-grade AI-powered development framework that transforms how teams build, test, and ship software
CoaCoA is a production-ready framework that integrates AI agents into your development workflow to deliver high-quality, tested code with enterprise-grade compliance. Built for teams who demand reliability, quality, and speed.
- Zero Broken Builds: Comprehensive quality gates ensure code passes tests, lint, and coverage requirements
- Enterprise Compliance: Human-controlled commits with staged changes for audit and review processes
- Intelligent Automation: 12 specialized AI agents handle everything from architecture to QA
- Legacy Integration: Seamlessly analyze and enhance existing codebases with automated dependency mapping
- Quality Assurance: Maintains 90%+ test coverage with anti-hallucination checks
pip install git+https://github.com/im-shashanks/CoaCoA.gitNote: CoaCoA is currently in public beta. Installing from git ensures you get the latest features and fixes.
# Navigate to your project directory
cd your-project
# Initialize CoaCoA framework
coacoa init --claude-code # For Claude Code IDE
# or
coacoa init --cline # For Cline IDE
# Commit the framework setup
git add . && git commit -m "Add CoaCoA framework"Start with an idea and build a complete application:
/analyst init "Real-time expense tracker for remote teams"
/pm new-prd
/ux-designer make-ui
/architect finalize-arch
/orchestrator run
Enhance existing codebases with intelligent analysis:
/analyze-codebase
/pm new-prd
/architect finalize-arch
/orchestrator run
CoaCoA employs 12 specialized AI agents, each with distinct responsibilities:
| Agent | Role | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst | Requirements Gathering | Converts ideas into detailed domain specifications |
| Product Manager | Strategy & Planning | Creates PRDs and defines feature requirements |
| UX Designer | User Experience | Designs interfaces and accessibility guidelines |
| Product Owner | Backlog Management | Prioritizes features and manages epic dependencies |
| Architect | System Design | Creates technical architecture and design decisions |
| Scrum Master | Project Management | Breaks epics into implementable stories |
| Developer | Implementation | Writes code following TDD practices with >90% coverage |
| QA Engineer | Quality Assurance | Validates implementations against requirements |
| Code Explorer | Analysis | Performs deep codebase analysis and intelligence gathering |
| Orchestrator | Workflow Management | Coordinates multi-agent workflows and ensures quality gates |
CoaCoA implements five comprehensive quality gates:
- Build Integrity: Ensures all code compiles, tests pass, and linting requirements are met
- Anti-Hallucination: Validates symbol names, paths, and API references for accuracy
- Architecture Integrity: Prevents dependency cycles and enforces design principles
- Link Integrity: Verifies all file references and documentation links
- QA Compliance: Confirms requirements are met and edge cases are handled
After initialization, CoaCoA creates the following structure:
your-project/
├── coacoa/ # CoaCoA framework (add to .gitignore)
│ ├── coacoa.yaml # Configuration settings
│ ├── agents/ # AI agent specifications
│ ├── tasks/ # Step-by-step workflows
│ ├── templates/ # Document templates (PRD, ADR, etc.)
│ ├── quality/ # Quality gate checklists
│ ├── workflows/ # Greenfield and brownfield workflows
│ └── context/ # Generated analysis artifacts
├── CLAUDE.md # Claude Code command reference
├── .clinerules/ # Cline IDE integration
└── coacoa.yaml # Project-specific overrides (optional)
CoaCoA uses a hierarchical configuration system:
- Base configuration:
coacoa/coacoa.yaml(framework defaults) - Project overrides:
coacoa.yamlin your project root (optional)
paths: # Artifact locations
analysis: coacoa/context/analysis.md
module_map: coacoa/context/intelligence/module_map.json
build_info: coacoa/context/intelligence/build_info.json
limits: # Resource constraints
max_snippet_loc: 120 # Lines of code per context window
max_tokens_context: 12000 # Token budget for AI operations
quality: # Quality assurance settings
anti_hallucination: coacoa/quality/anti_hallucination.md
build_integrity: coacoa/quality/build_integrity.md
workflows: # Workflow definitions
greenfield: coacoa/workflows/default_greenfield.yml
brownfield: coacoa/workflows/default_brownfield.ymlCoaCoA integrates seamlessly with AI-powered IDEs through slash commands:
| Command | Purpose | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
/analyze-codebase |
Deep codebase analysis | Initial brownfield setup |
/analyst init "<idea>" |
Start requirement gathering | New project initialization |
/pm new-prd |
Generate product requirements | Define project scope |
/ux-designer make-ui |
Create UX specifications | Design user interfaces |
/po refine-epics |
Prioritize features | Backlog management |
/architect finalize-arch |
Design system architecture | Technical planning |
/scrum-master create |
Break down work items | Sprint planning |
/dev implement <story> |
Code implementation | Feature development |
/qa review |
Quality validation | Testing and verification |
/orchestrator run |
Automated workflow execution | End-to-end development |
# Get help
coacoa --help
coacoa init --help
# Initialize with IDE support
coacoa init --claude-code # For Claude Code
coacoa init --cline # For Cline
# Check version
coacoa versionBuild new applications from concept to production:
- Requirements Analysis: Gather and refine requirements through AI-guided questioning
- Product Planning: Generate comprehensive PRDs with measurable goals
- UX Design: Create user interface specifications and accessibility guidelines
- Architecture Design: Design system architecture with decision records
- Implementation: Develop features with test-driven development
- Quality Assurance: Validate implementations against requirements
- Deployment: Stage changes for human review and approval
Modernize and enhance existing codebases:
- Codebase Analysis: Automated analysis of code structure, dependencies, and complexity
- Technical Debt Assessment: Identify hotspots, cycles, and improvement opportunities
- Architecture Alignment: Create PRDs that align with existing system structure
- Incremental Enhancement: Implement improvements without breaking existing functionality
- Quality Gates: Ensure all changes meet enterprise standards
- Human-Controlled Commits: All changes are staged but never automatically committed
- Audit Trail: Complete history of decisions through Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
- Quality Enforcement: Mandatory quality gates prevent substandard code from progressing
- Dependency Management: Automated analysis and management of project dependencies
- Token-Aware Processing: Intelligent chunking prevents context overflow
- Parallel Processing: Concurrent analysis for large codebases
- Incremental Updates: Only processes changed components
- Configurable Limits: Adjustable resource constraints for different team sizes
- Multi-IDE Support: Claude Code and Cline integration out of the box
- Version Control: Git-native workflow with branch-per-feature development
- Build System Detection: Automatic detection of Maven, Gradle, NPM, Python, and other ecosystems
- Testing Framework Integration: Seamless integration with existing test suites
Q: Why doesn't CoaCoA auto-commit changes? A: Enterprise compliance often requires human review and sign-off. CoaCoA stages all changes but leaves final commits to developers, ensuring proper audit trails and approval processes.
Q: How does CoaCoA prevent context bloat with large projects? A: CoaCoA uses intelligent context management with configurable token limits (default: 12,000 tokens) and line-of-code constraints (default: 120 LOC per snippet). Large codebases are referenced by path rather than content.
Q: Can I customize the quality requirements?
A: Yes, all quality gates are configurable through the coacoa.yaml file. You can adjust coverage thresholds, add custom checklists, and modify workflow steps to match your team's standards.
Q: Is CoaCoA suitable for large enterprises? A: CoaCoA is designed with enterprise requirements in mind, including human oversight, comprehensive auditing, quality enforcement, and compliance features required by large organizations.
Q: How does CoaCoA handle existing code standards? A: CoaCoA analyzes existing codebases to understand patterns, conventions, and architectural decisions, then ensures all new code follows established practices while suggesting improvements where appropriate.
We welcome contributions from the community. To get started:
- Fork the repository and create a feature branch
- Test your changes using
/orchestrator runon sample projects - Ensure all quality gates pass before submitting
- Submit a pull request with appropriate documentation
For major architectural changes, please create an Architecture Decision Record (ADR) as part of your submission.
CoaCoA is licensed under the Apache-2.0 License. See LICENSE for details.
- Documentation: CoaCoA Docs
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
Ready to transform your development workflow?
pip install git+https://github.com/im-shashanks/CoaCoA.git && coacoa init