Bullet
A really fast coding agent with a leaner orchestration layer.
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What is Bullet?
Bullet is a fast coding agent designed to optimize developer productivity by intelligently routing tasks (simple work to fast models, complex tasks escalated), searching only relevant code files, and executing operations in parallel. Available as a macOS/Linux desktop app and CLI tool with no API key required.
Bullet pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free during private beta, no subscriptions or charges
Bullet pros
- Exceptional performance: 95.8% on SWE-Bench with optimized latency through intelligent routing protocols
- Efficient context management: searches and reads only relevant code instead of embedding entire repositories
- Free to use with no subscriptions or API key requirements during private beta
- Parallel execution of independent operations and loop interception to eliminate wasted time
Bullet cons
- Currently in private beta with limited availability
- Platform-limited: macOS and Linux only, no Windows support
- CLI version requires Node 18+ installed as prerequisite
Frequently asked questions about Bullet
What platforms does Bullet support?
macOS and Linux. Available as a desktop application or CLI tool via npm installation.
Do I need an API key or authentication to use Bullet?
No. Bullet is free to use with no API key required to start.
What are the system requirements?
macOS or Linux, Node 18+ for CLI, and libfuse2 on Ubuntu 24.04 for the AppImage version.
How does Bullet achieve faster performance than other agents?
Three optimization protocols: routing straightforward tasks to fast models (escalating only complex work), targeted code search to acquire only relevant files, and parallel execution of independent operations.