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Pythagora Cheat Sheet
Overview
Pythagora is the world's first all-in-one AI development platform powered by 14 specialized agents that handle everything from planning and coding to testing, debugging, and deployment. Built on GPT-Pilot technology, Pythagora focuses on creating production-ready applications with enterprise-grade infrastructure and comprehensive testing.
⚠️ Note: Currently in beta, requires waitlist signup for full access
Installation
VS Code Extension
bash
# Install from VS Code Marketplace
# Search for "Pythagora" in Extensions
# Or install via command line
code --install-extension PythagoraTechnologies.pythagora-vs-code
# Verify installation
# Check Extensions panel for Pythagora
Web Platform
bash
# Access via browser
# Visit: https://www.pythagora.ai
# Sign up for beta access
# Complete onboarding process
# Choose development preferences
GPT-Pilot (Core Technology)
bash
# Install GPT-Pilot locally
git clone https://github.com/Pythagora-io/gpt-pilot.git
cd gpt-pilot
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Set up environment variables
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-openai-key"
export PYTHAGORA_API_KEY="your-pythagora-key"
# Run GPT-Pilot
python main.py
Initial Setup
Authentication
bash
# VS Code Extension
# 1. Install extension
# 2. Sign in with Pythagora account
# 3. Authenticate with API key
# 4. Configure model preferences
# Web Platform
# 1. Create account at pythagora.ai
# 2. Verify email address
# 3. Complete developer profile
# 4. Set up billing (if required)
Configuration
bash
# Configure AI models
# Primary model: GPT-4 (recommended)
# Fallback model: GPT-3.5-turbo
# Specialized models for specific tasks
# Set development preferences
# - Programming languages
# - Framework preferences
# - Testing requirements
# - Deployment targets
Core Features
14 Specialized AI Agents
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# Planning Agent
# - Requirements analysis
# - Architecture design
# - Task breakdown
# - Timeline estimation
# Coding Agents (multiple)
# - Frontend development
# - Backend development
# - Database design
# - API development
# Testing Agent
# - Unit test generation
# - Integration testing
# - End-to-end testing
# - Performance testing
# Debugging Agent
# - Error detection
# - Bug fixing
# - Performance optimization
# - Code review
# Deployment Agent
# - Infrastructure setup
# - CI/CD pipeline
# - Production deployment
# - Monitoring configuration
Interactive Development
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# Start new project
"Create a task management application with user authentication, project organization, and team collaboration features"
# Iterative development
"Add real-time notifications when tasks are assigned or completed"
# Feature modification
"Change the task priority system from numbers to color-coded labels"
# Bug reporting
"The user dashboard is not loading properly on mobile devices"
Development Workflow
Project Initialization
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# Web Platform
# 1. Click "New Project"
# 2. Describe your application
# 3. Specify requirements
# 4. Choose technology stack
# 5. Set deployment preferences
# VS Code Extension
# 1. Open new folder
# 2. Activate Pythagora
# 3. Describe project requirements
# 4. Review generated plan
# 5. Approve development start
Autonomous Development Process
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# Phase 1: Planning
# - Requirements analysis
# - Architecture design
# - Technology selection
# - Development roadmap
# Phase 2: Implementation
# - Code generation
# - Component development
# - API implementation
# - Database setup
# Phase 3: Testing
# - Unit test creation
# - Integration testing
# - Bug identification
# - Performance testing
# Phase 4: Deployment
# - Infrastructure setup
# - Production deployment
# - Monitoring configuration
# - Documentation generation
Human-AI Collaboration
bash
# Review checkpoints
# Pythagora pauses for human review at:
# - Architecture decisions
# - Major feature implementations
# - Before deployment
# - After testing phases
# Feedback integration
"The user interface needs to be more modern and mobile-friendly"
"Add data validation for all form inputs"
"Implement caching for better performance"
"Change the color scheme to match our brand guidelines"
Advanced Features
Production-Ready Infrastructure
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# AWS Integration
# - EC2 instances
# - RDS databases
# - S3 storage
# - CloudFront CDN
# - Load balancers
# - Auto-scaling groups
# Infrastructure as Code
# - Terraform configurations
# - CloudFormation templates
# - Kubernetes manifests
# - Docker containers
# - CI/CD pipelines
Comprehensive Testing
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# Automated test generation
# - Unit tests for all functions
# - Integration tests for APIs
# - End-to-end user workflows
# - Performance benchmarks
# - Security vulnerability scans
# Test execution
# - Continuous testing
# - Regression testing
# - Load testing
# - Cross-browser testing
# - Mobile device testing
Debugging and Optimization
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# Automatic debugging
# - Error detection and fixing
# - Performance bottleneck identification
# - Memory leak detection
# - Security vulnerability patching
# - Code optimization suggestions
# Manual debugging support
"The application crashes when uploading large files"
"Database queries are running slowly on the reports page"
"Users are experiencing timeout errors during peak hours"
Technology Stack Support
Frontend Technologies
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# Supported frameworks:
# - React with TypeScript
# - Vue.js with Composition API
# - Angular with TypeScript
# - Svelte/SvelteKit
# - Next.js for full-stack
# Styling solutions:
# - Tailwind CSS
# - Material-UI
# - Chakra UI
# - Styled Components
# - CSS Modules
Backend Technologies
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# Supported frameworks:
# - Node.js with Express
# - Python with Django/Flask
# - PHP with Laravel
# - Ruby on Rails
# - Java with Spring Boot
# Database support:
# - PostgreSQL
# - MySQL
# - MongoDB
# - Redis
# - Elasticsearch
DevOps and Deployment
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# Cloud platforms:
# - AWS (primary)
# - Google Cloud Platform
# - Microsoft Azure
# - DigitalOcean
# - Heroku
# Containerization:
# - Docker
# - Kubernetes
# - Docker Compose
# - Container registries
# - Orchestration tools
Project Management
Development Tracking
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# Progress monitoring
# - Real-time development status
# - Completed features list
# - Remaining tasks
# - Time estimates
# - Resource usage
# Milestone tracking
# - Feature completion
# - Testing phases
# - Deployment readiness
# - Performance benchmarks
# - Quality metrics
Version Control
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# Git integration
# - Automatic commits
# - Branch management
# - Pull request creation
# - Code review process
# - Merge conflict resolution
# GitHub integration
# - Repository creation
# - Issue tracking
# - Project boards
# - Actions/workflows
# - Documentation updates
Documentation Generation
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# Automatic documentation
# - API documentation
# - Code comments
# - Architecture diagrams
# - Deployment guides
# - User manuals
# Custom documentation
"Generate comprehensive API documentation with examples"
"Create user guide for the admin dashboard"
"Document the deployment process for the development team"
Collaboration Features
Team Development
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# Multi-developer support
# - Shared project access
# - Role-based permissions
# - Collaborative editing
# - Change tracking
# - Communication tools
# Code review process
# - Automated code review
# - Human review integration
# - Approval workflows
# - Quality gates
# - Merge requirements
Client Interaction
bash
# Progress sharing
# - Live demo environments
# - Progress reports
# - Feature showcases
# - Feedback collection
# - Approval workflows
# Stakeholder communication
"Generate a progress report for the client meeting"
"Create a demo environment for user testing"
"Prepare presentation materials for the project review"
Enterprise Features
Security and Compliance
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# Security measures
# - Code vulnerability scanning
# - Dependency security checks
# - Authentication implementation
# - Authorization controls
# - Data encryption
# Compliance support
# - GDPR compliance
# - SOC 2 requirements
# - HIPAA considerations
# - PCI DSS standards
# - Industry-specific regulations
Scalability and Performance
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# Performance optimization
# - Database query optimization
# - Caching strategies
# - CDN implementation
# - Load balancing
# - Auto-scaling configuration
# Monitoring and alerting
# - Application monitoring
# - Performance metrics
# - Error tracking
# - Uptime monitoring
# - Custom alerts
Data Management
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# Database management
# - Schema design
# - Migration scripts
# - Backup strategies
# - Data archiving
# - Performance tuning
# Data privacy
# - Personal data handling
# - Data retention policies
# - Access controls
# - Audit logging
# - Compliance reporting
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
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# Development problems
"The AI agent stopped responding during code generation"
# Solution: Restart the development session and provide more specific requirements
# Build failures
"The application won't compile after the latest changes"
# Solution: Pythagora will analyze build errors and implement fixes automatically
# Performance issues
"The application is running slowly in production"
# Solution: Performance analysis and optimization recommendations
# Deployment problems
"The deployment to AWS failed with configuration errors"
# Solution: Infrastructure debugging and configuration fixes
Debug Mode
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# Enable detailed logging
# - Agent decision tracking
# - Code generation steps
# - Testing results
# - Deployment logs
# - Error diagnostics
# Manual intervention
# - Pause autonomous development
# - Review generated code
# - Modify requirements
# - Override agent decisions
# - Resume development
Support and Resources
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# Getting help
# - In-app support chat
# - Documentation portal
# - Community forums
# - Video tutorials
# - Best practices guides
# Escalation process
# - Technical support tickets
# - Bug reports
# - Feature requests
# - Enterprise support
# - Custom development
Pricing and Plans
Beta Access
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# Current status: Limited beta
# - Waitlist signup required
# - Free during beta period
# - Limited concurrent projects
# - Community support
# - Basic features access
Future Pricing (Estimated)
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# Individual Plan
# - Personal projects
# - Limited AI agent hours
# - Basic deployment options
# - Community support
# - Standard features
# Professional Plan
# - Commercial projects
# - Extended AI agent hours
# - Advanced deployment options
# - Priority support
# - Advanced features
# Enterprise Plan
# - Unlimited projects
# - Dedicated AI agents
# - Custom deployment options
# - Dedicated support
# - Enterprise features
Best Practices
Effective Requirements
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# ❌ Vague requirements
"Build a web application"
# ✅ Specific requirements
"Build a project management web application with user authentication, project creation, task assignment, team collaboration, and progress tracking"
# ❌ Too complex initially
"Build a complete ERP system with all modules"
# ✅ Incremental approach
"Start with a basic inventory management system, then add purchasing and sales modules"
Quality Assurance
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# Regular review points
# - Architecture review after planning
# - Code review during development
# - Testing review before deployment
# - Performance review after launch
# Feedback integration
# - Provide specific feedback
# - Test thoroughly at each stage
# - Validate business requirements
# - Monitor production performance
Project Management
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# Clear communication
# - Define success criteria
# - Set realistic timelines
# - Establish review schedules
# - Maintain documentation
# - Track progress regularly
# Risk management
# - Identify potential issues early
# - Plan for scalability needs
# - Consider security requirements
# - Prepare deployment strategies
# - Monitor resource usage
Integration Examples
E-commerce Platform
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# Requirements
"Create an e-commerce platform with product catalog, shopping cart, payment processing, order management, and admin dashboard"
# Pythagora will generate:
# - React frontend with product browsing
# - Node.js backend with APIs
# - PostgreSQL database schema
# - Stripe payment integration
# - AWS deployment configuration
# - Comprehensive test suite
SaaS Application
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# Requirements
"Build a SaaS project management tool with multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing, team collaboration, and analytics dashboard"
# Pythagora will create:
# - Multi-tenant database design
# - Subscription management system
# - Role-based access control
# - Real-time collaboration features
# - Analytics and reporting
# - Scalable cloud infrastructure
Internal Business Tool
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# Requirements
"Develop an internal HR management system with employee records, leave management, performance tracking, and reporting"
# Pythagora will build:
# - Secure employee database
# - Leave request workflows
# - Performance evaluation system
# - Automated reporting
# - Role-based permissions
# - Integration with existing systems