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A real dev environment, built in.
GearHead's coding environment is more than chat-to-code. Built-in IDE, E2B sandboxes for safe execution, GitHub/GitLab integration, version-aware memory that tracks decisions across PRs, and multi-model routing for the right AI on each coding task.
Most AI coding tools are chat windows that spit out code. You copy, paste, hope it works. GearHead's coding environment runs the code where it generates it. Built-in IDE. E2B sandboxes execute code safely without polluting your machine. Version control awareness, GearHead knows what branch you're on, what files changed, what was discussed in the PR. The Software Development playbook applies code review standards from real engineering teams.
What it does for you
What sets this apart from chat-to-code.
Built-in IDE
Real code editor in the GearHead UI. Syntax highlighting, code completion, file tree, multi-file editing. Not just a chat window, a working dev surface.
E2B sandboxes
Generated code runs in E2B-backed sandboxes, isolated, ephemeral, safe. Test scripts without polluting your machine. Validate outputs before applying changes. Real execution feedback, not "this should work."
GitHub & GitLab integration
Read repos, browse branches, review PRs, draft review comments, push commits, create PRs. The Software Development playbook applies code review standards. Real version-aware coding.
Version-aware memory
GearHead tracks decisions across PRs, sprints, and projects. "Why did we use Redis instead of Memcached?" surfaces the actual decision moment. Architectural memory across years.
Multi-model coding routing
Claude for nuanced refactors and architecture. GPT for general implementation. DeepSeek for cost-efficient routine code. Premium models on demand. Right model per coding task.
PR review with playbook
PR opens. GearHead reviews against the Software Development playbook for security, performance, testing, documentation, error handling, and code style. Draft review comments. Engineer reviews in less time.
From setup to running in minutes
Connect your repos
OAuth into GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. Scope to specific repos or org-wide. Tokens scoped tightly per integration.
Code in the IDE or via chat
Open the IDE for focused work. Or ask GearHead in chat, "fix the auth bug in user-controller.php" and it picks up the file, drafts the fix, runs tests in sandbox.
Review in sandbox
Before applying changes, see them executed in E2B. Tests pass? Outputs look right? Apply. Otherwise, iterate.
Ship through your workflow
Commit, push, PR, merge. GearHead drafts commit messages, PR descriptions, and review comments. Your existing CI/CD pipeline continues to run as normal.
Who's using Full Coding Environment
Production fixes without leaving GearHead
Solo dev gets a bug report. Pulls the file in the GearHead IDE, debugs with multi-model assistance, runs the fix in sandbox, commits to GitHub. Workflow stays in one place.
PR review at 3x speed
5-person dev team. PRs auto-reviewed against the Software Development playbook before human review. Draft comments handle the obvious stuff. Senior reviewers focus on architecture and judgment calls.
Shipping product without a CTO
Founder builds product features with GearHead's help. E2B sandboxes mean code runs safely. Multi-model routing means complex refactors get the right AI. Ships real features without breaking production.
Faster client delivery
Agency builds custom dashboards and integrations for clients. GearHead's coding environment + memory means each client engagement starts informed by past similar work. Delivery cycles compress.
Real dev work, in one place.
Book a walkthrough, we'll demo the coding environment with a real PR review or bugfix workflow.