Question 1

What is doyaken?

Accepted Answer

doyaken is an AI-powered task runner for developers. It uses structured task files to orchestrate AI agents through your development workflow—planning, implementing, testing, and reviewing code changes autonomously.

Question 2

How is doyaken different from other AI coding tools?

Accepted Answer

Unlike IDE-based copilots, doyaken is a CLI tool that works with task files, not just code. It follows an 8-phase workflow (triage, expand, plan, implement, test, review, verify, docs) to ensure quality. It's framework-agnostic and works with any codebase.

Question 3

Is doyaken open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes, doyaken is open source and available on GitHub. You can inspect the code, contribute, or fork it for your own needs.

Question 4

What languages and frameworks does doyaken support?

Accepted Answer

doyaken is language and framework agnostic. It works with JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, and any other language. It integrates with popular frameworks like React, Next.js, Django, Rails, and more.

Question 5

How do I install doyaken?

Accepted Answer

Run 'npx @doyaken/doyaken' in your terminal to try it instantly, or install globally with 'npm install -g @doyaken/doyaken'. No account or signup required.

Question 6

Do I need an API key?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need a Claude API key from Anthropic. Set it as the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY environment variable. doyaken uses Claude to power its AI agents.

Question 7

How do I create my first task?

Accepted Answer

Run 'doyaken init' to set up the task directory structure, then 'doyaken new' to create a new task interactively. Tasks are markdown files in the .doyaken/tasks directory.

Question 8

Can I use doyaken in an existing project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, doyaken works with any existing project. Run 'doyaken init' in your project root to add the task directory structure. Your existing code is not modified.

Question 9

What is the 8-phase workflow?

Accepted Answer

The 8-phase workflow ensures quality: 1) Triage validates the task, 2) Expand adds context, 3) Plan designs the solution, 4) Implement writes code, 5) Test runs tests, 6) Review checks quality, 7) Verify runs final checks, 8) Docs updates documentation.

Question 10

How does task orchestration work?

Accepted Answer

doyaken reads task files from .doyaken/tasks, processes them through the 8-phase workflow, and uses AI agents to complete each phase. Tasks move through todo → doing → done directories as they progress.

Question 11

Can I customize the workflow?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can configure phase-specific prompts, skip certain phases, or define custom methodologies. Configuration lives in .doyaken/config and can be customized per-project.

Question 12

Does doyaken work offline?

Accepted Answer

No, doyaken requires an internet connection to communicate with the Claude API. All task files and code remain local on your machine.

Question 13

Is doyaken free to use?

Accepted Answer

The doyaken CLI is completely free and open source. You only pay for Claude API usage through Anthropic. There are no doyaken subscription fees for local usage.

Question 14

What are the API costs?

Accepted Answer

API costs depend on your usage and the Claude model you choose. Typical task runs cost a few cents to a few dollars depending on complexity. See Anthropic's pricing for current rates.

Question 15

Are there paid tiers planned?

Accepted Answer

We plan to offer optional paid tiers for cloud features like task sync, team workspaces, and usage analytics. The CLI will always remain free for local usage.

Question 16

Is my code sent to the cloud?

Accepted Answer

Your code is sent to Claude's API for processing but is not stored by Anthropic or doyaken. Anthropic's data handling policies apply. All code remains local on your machine.

Question 17

How do I keep secrets safe?

Accepted Answer

Never commit API keys or secrets to your repository. Use environment variables for sensitive data. doyaken respects .gitignore and won't process ignored files by default.

Question 18

Can doyaken access files outside my project?

Accepted Answer

doyaken operates within your current working directory. It won't read or modify files outside your project root unless explicitly configured to do so.

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