Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pre.dev/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Once your specification is ready, you choose how agents execute the work. pre.dev offers three build modes that give you different levels of control.
Build Next Task
> Build On Autopilot
Chat
Build Next Task
Build on Autopilot
Chat
Agents build one task at a time, then wait for your review before proceeding.Task Assigned
The next task in the spec is assigned to a build agent
Agent Builds
The agent implements the task in a secure sandbox
Verification
Acceptance criteria are verified (types, lint, tests, browser)
PR Opened
A pull request is opened for your review
You Review
Review, request changes, or approve — then click “Build Next Task” to continue
Best for: Learning how pre.dev works, sensitive codebases, and teaching the agent your preferences by reviewing early tasks.
Agents work through the entire roadmap autonomously. All tasks execute in sequence (or parallel where dependencies allow), and PRs are opened for each.Click Build All
Agents pick up tasks following the milestone order
Parallel Execution
Independent tasks within the same milestone run in parallel
Continuous Verification
Each task goes through acceptance verification automatically
PRs Accumulate
Review and merge at your pace — the roadmap shows real-time progress
Best for: Projects where you trust the spec and want maximum speed, overnight builds, or well-defined projects with clear requirements.
An interactive mode where you converse with the build agent directly. Ask questions, give instructions, or guide implementation manually.Open Chat
Open the Chat interface for your project
Instruct the Agent
Ask anything — about the spec, the codebase, or give specific build instructions
Agent Implements
The agent implements your request with full project context
PR Created
Changes appear as PRs just like the other modes
Best for: One-off changes, debugging, asking the agent to explain code, or quick fixes that don’t need a full spec.
Choosing a Mode
| Scenario | Recommended Mode |
|---|
| First time using pre.dev | Build Next Task |
| Small MVP you want fast | Build on Autopilot |
| Complex production app | Build Next Task (at least for Milestone 1) |
| Quick feature addition | Chat |
| Overnight build | Build on Autopilot |
| Exploratory / learning | Chat |
Mixing Modes
You can switch between modes at any time:
- Start with Build Next Task to validate the first few PRs
- Switch to Build on Autopilot once you’re confident the agent understands the patterns
- Drop into Chat anytime to make a quick adjustment or ask a question
What Happens During a Build
Regardless of mode, each task goes through the same pipeline:
Task → Agent codes → Verification → PR opened
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Failed? Auto-fix
(loops until pass)
