Fabrika
from babysitting agents to software factories
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What is Fabrika?
Fabrika is a local software factory that turns CLI coding agents like Claude Code, Aider, or any command into a managed team. You describe an outcome in plain language, approve the plan, and agents build it in parallel using isolated git worktrees. Nothing merges without passing your tests, and risky changes wait for your sign-off while low-risk work that passes gates merges itself automatically.
The tool features a planner agent that breaks big tasks into small, independently buildable tasks with risk tiers, dependencies, and acceptance checks. Implementer agents pull ready tasks into isolated git worktrees and work simultaneously. Every branch automatically runs your gates including build, lint, typecheck, and tests. Finished tasks surface their diff and gate results side by side for one-click merge decisions.
Fabrika is designed for developers and software teams who want to leverage multiple AI coding agents simultaneously while maintaining full control. It works with any existing repo regardless of language, framework, or build tool. The tool runs entirely locally on macOS and Linux, ensuring code, secrets, and context never leave your environment.
Key features include agent-agnosticism (register any CLI coding agent you trust), local execution without cloud lock-in, user control over plans and risky changes, automatic testing before merges, and streamlined review without busywork. The current release is v0.2.0.
Fabrika pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Fabrika is completely free with no license required and no signup needed. One command installs the CLI. There are no paid plans mentioned - the tool is open and free to use on macOS and Linux.
Fabrika pros
- Runs entirely locally on your machine
- No cloud lock-in or data leaving your environment
- Agent-agnostic - works with Claude Code, Aider, or any CLI agent
- No license required or signup needed
- Free to use with one-command CLI installation
- Parallel agent building in isolated git worktrees
- Automatic testing gates before any merge
- Planner agent breaks tasks with risk tiers and dependencies
- Low-risk work merges automatically after passing gates
- Risky changes wait for your manual review and sign-off
- One-click merge with diff and gate results side by side
- Stack-agnostic - works with any language or framework
- Maintains full user control over plans and shipping
- Supports macOS and Linux operating systems
- Reusable agents across every repository
Fabrika cons
- Only supports macOS and Linux, no Windows support
- Requires CLI agents to be already installed and configured
- No cloud synchronization or team collaboration features
- User must manually approve all plans before execution
- Risky changes require manual review which slows workflow
- Current version is early release v0.2.0
- No GUI - entirely CLI-based interface
- Requires existing git repository setup
Frequently asked questions about Fabrika
What is Fabrika?
Fabrika is a software factory running on your computer that turns CLI coding agents like Claude Code, Aider, or any command into a managed team. You describe an outcome, approve the plan, and agents build it in parallel in isolated git worktrees.
Does Fabrika require a license or signup?
No, Fabrika is free with no license required and no signup needed. One command installs the CLI and it runs on macOS and Linux.
Which operating systems does Fabrika support?
Fabrika runs on macOS and Linux. Windows is not currently supported.
What coding agents work with Fabrika?
Fabrika is agent-agnostic and works with any CLI coding agent you already trust, including Claude Code, Aider, or custom scripts. You can register and reuse them across every repo.
How does Fabrika handle code merging?
Nothing merges without passing your tests. Low-risk work that passes all gates (build, lint, typecheck, tests) merges itself automatically. Riskier changes stop and wait for your manual review and sign-off before merging.
Does Fabrika send my code to the cloud?
No, Fabrika runs entirely locally on your machine. Your code, secrets, and context never leave your environment with no cloud lock-in.
How do I install Fabrika?
Install with one command: curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/berkaycubuk/fabrika/main/install.sh | sh. You can also see the installation guide or getting started walkthrough for more details.
What is the planner agent in Fabrika?
The planner agent breaks big tasks defined in plain language into small, independently buildable tasks. Each task has a risk tier, dependencies, and acceptance checks, and waits for your approval before anything runs.
How does parallel building work in Fabrika?
Implementer agents pull ready tasks into isolated git worktrees and work simultaneously. Every branch runs your gates automatically including build, lint, typecheck, and tests.
What version of Fabrika is currently available?
The current release is v0.2.0. This is an early version of the software factory tool.