PlanToCode vs tmux, script & asciinema
Why modern AI workflows need more than Unix recording tools
$5 free credits • Pay-as-you-go • Works with your existing tools
Why developers are switching
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | PlanToCode | None |
|---|---|---|
| AI Integration | Native Claude Code, Cursor support | None |
| Voice Input | Built-in transcription | Not supported |
| Session Persistence | SQLite + hot reload | No built-in cross-reboot persistence (tmux needs plugins; script/asciinema record to files) |
| Playback | Rich UI with search | Terminal replay only |
| Plan Execution | Direct from AI tools | Manual copy-paste |
How it works
Compare recording capabilities
Show AI integration advantages
Demonstrate voice workflow
Highlight enterprise features
Technical implementation
Intelligent File Discovery
Hierarchical folder selection, pattern filtering, and AI relevance assessment
- Root folder selection based on task
- Targeted regex pattern groups
- LLM analyzes actual file contents
- Automatic dependency detection
- Files organized into XML for LLM consumption
Multi-Model Planning
Generate multiple implementation approaches using different AI models, then synthesize the best solution
- OpenAI GPT‑5 family (GPT‑5 and GPT‑5 Thinking/Pro), historical o‑series (e.g., o3 variants); Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4.1; Google Gemini 2.5 Pro - availability and features vary by plan and endpoint (ChatGPT vs API).
- AI architect merges best insights
- Your guidance shapes the merge
Use official vendor docs to confirm features like streaming, function calling, and background mode for each model.
Quick setup for your workflow
Install PlanToCode
Download for your platform. Launches in seconds, no complex setup.
Connect your tools
Integrates with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI and more.
Start planning
$5 free credits to start. Generate your first implementation plan in under a minute.
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What developers achieve
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