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Introduction

RAPID is an orchestration layer for AI-assisted development. It manages the complexity of running AI coding tools inside containerized environments.

What RAPID Does

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  • Manages dev container lifecycle — rapid start / rapid stop handle everything
  • Auto-configures AI coding tools — Installs and configures Claude, OpenCode, Aider inside containers
  • Handles secrets securely — 1Password, Vault, or environment-based secret loading via .envrc
  • Generates agent instruction files — Creates AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md with project context
  • Supports concurrent AI agents — Run multiple agents in split panes

The Problem

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AI coding assistants are powerful but require significant setup:

  1. Environment Consistency — AI tools need consistent environments to work reliably
  2. Context Preparation — Agents perform better with proper documentation and project context
  3. Secret Management — API keys must be injected securely, not committed to repos
  4. Container Isolation — Running AI agents in containers provides security boundaries
  5. Tool Fragmentation — Each AI tool (Claude, OpenCode, Aider) has different setup requirements

Setting this up for each project is tedious, error-prone, and often results in inconsistent experiences.

The Solution

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RAPID provides a single orchestration layer that handles all of this automatically:

Terminal window
# That's it. You're ready to code with AI.
rapid start
rapid dev

The RAPID Methodology

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Beyond tooling, RAPID embodies a methodology for effective AI-assisted development:

PhasePurpose
ResearchGather context before engaging AI — codebase structure, docs, patterns
AugmentEnhance with external knowledge — APIs, documentation, MCP servers
PlanStructure work before execution — task breakdown, acceptance criteria
IntegrateEnsure environment readiness — containers, secrets, tooling
DevelopExecute with AI assistance — generate, test, iterate, review

Supported AI Tools

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ToolCLIStatus
Claude CodeclaudeSupported
OpenCodeopencodeSupported
AideraiderSupported
GitHub Copilot CLIgh copilotPlanned

Next Steps

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