⚡ ALPHA RELEASE - NOW LIVE
Nova is a production-ready AI coding assistant that combines the best of Cursor, Aider, and GitHub Copilot -
but completely free and open source. With 228+ AI models, autonomous agent mode, intelligent prompt caching,
and beautiful UI, Nova transforms how you code.
81%
Cost Savings on Claude
FREE
Forever & Open Source
Flagship Features
Everything you need in an AI coding assistant, without the $20-100/month price tag.
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228+ AI Models
Access every major AI provider from one interface:
- 6 Free Providers (Groq, Cerebras, Gemini, etc.)
- 3 Premium Providers (Claude, GPT-4, Kimi)
- 3 Local Providers (Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp)
- 30,000+ free requests/day before paid APIs
- Dynamic model discovery
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Agent Mode
Autonomous multi-step execution that actually works:
- Analyzes entire codebase for context
- Generates detailed execution plans
- Self-corrects errors automatically
- Validates code & security
- Automatic rollback on failure
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Massive Cost Savings
Intelligent prompt caching across 7 providers:
- Claude: 81% cost reduction ($3.00 → $0.57)
- Groq: FREE with 50% auto-caching
- OpenAI: 45% cost reduction ($1.50 → $0.82)
- Automatic caching on Kimi & Gemini 2.5
- Visual indicators show when you're saving
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Project File Context
Upload files once, use everywhere:
- Works with ALL 9 providers universally
- Supports 30+ file types (Python, JS, TS, etc.)
- Files stay local - never uploaded externally
- Beautiful dual-location UI
- Privacy-first architecture
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GitHub Integration
Work on issues, create PRs automatically:
- Browse issues directly in Nova
- AI analyzes issue context
- Auto-creates branches & commits
- Generates pull requests
- Links PRs to issues automatically
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Beautiful UI
Claude-inspired interface with modern design:
- Glassmorphism effects throughout
- Pink → Purple → Blue gradients
- Real-time progress tracking
- Smooth animations
- Responsive design (mobile/tablet/desktop)
How It Compares
Nova vs. paid alternatives - see why we're different.
| Feature |
Nova |
Cursor |
GitHub Copilot |
Aider |
| Price |
FREE Forever |
$20/month |
$10-19/month |
$20/month (Pro) |
| Multi-Model |
✓ 228+ models |
Limited (4-5 models) |
✗ GPT only |
Limited (API-based) |
| Agent Mode |
✓ Full autonomous |
✓ Composer |
✗ |
✓ Terminal-based |
| Prompt Caching |
✓ 7 providers |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
| GitHub Integration |
✓ Full integration |
✗ |
✓ Basic |
✗ |
| Local Models |
✓ 3 providers |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ Ollama |
| Open Source |
✓ MIT License |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ Apache 2.0 |
| GUI |
✓ Beautiful React UI |
✓ VS Code extension |
✓ IDE integration |
✗ Terminal only |
All Supported Providers
Choose from 9 providers, 228+ models. Switch anytime, no lock-in.
Tech Stack
Built with modern, proven technologies.
⚡
Backend
- FastAPI (Python 3.8+)
- SQLite for persistence
- WebSocket for real-time updates
- Universal Provider Layer (UPL)
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Frontend
- React 19.2 + TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Framer Motion animations
- Responsive design
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Security
- Whitelist-based file access
- Environment variable API keys
- No eval/exec in generated code
- Sandbox execution
Ready to Transform Your Coding?
Nova is now live! Download it, try it out, and join our community
to share feedback and help shape the future of free AI coding tools.