> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.codemachine.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# CodeMachine Overview

> Learn how to install CodeMachine and start orchestrating coding agents into repeatable workflows.

**CodeMachine is an opensource tool that orchestrates AI coding agents into repeatable, long-running workflows.**

## Get Started in 30 Seconds

<Steps>
  <Step title="Prerequisites">
    One working AI engine CLI configured (Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, or others). [See supported engines →](/resources/engine-compliance)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install">
    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install -g codemachine # or bun/pnpm/yarn
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run">
    ```bash theme={null}
    cd your-project
    codemachine # or cm
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  You will see the interactive session started. That's it! [Continue with Quickstart →](/getting-started/quickstart)
</Check>

<Note>
  See [**advanced setup**](/resources/advanced-setup) for installation options, manual updates, or uninstallation instructions.
</Note>

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## What CodeMachine Does For You

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Build Once, Run Forever" icon="repeat">
    Define complex workflows once and execute them reliably on every project. Stop rebuilding the same patterns manually.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multi-Agent Orchestration" icon="users">
    Assign different coding agents to different tasks. Each agent brings its own strengths.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Parallel Execution" icon="bolt">
    Run multiple agents simultaneously on different parts of your workflow for faster results.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Long-Running Workflows" icon="clock">
    Execute workflows for hours or days. CodeMachine handles persistence so you don't have to babysit.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Context Engineering" icon="brain">
    Centralize prompts, manage dynamic context, and control what each agent sees at each step.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shareable Workflows" icon="share-nodes">
    Import community workflows or share your own. Build once, share everywhere.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Build your first workflow in 5 minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="What is CodeMachine?" icon="book" href="/core-concepts/what-is-codemachine">
    Understand how CodeMachine works under the hood.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Resources

<CardGroup cols={4}>
  <Card title="Workflow Definition" icon="diagram-project" href="/core-concepts/workflow/basics">
    Core building blocks
  </Card>

  <Card title="Agent Basics" icon="users" href="/core-concepts/agent-basics">
    Understanding multi-agent orchestration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Model Configuration" icon="sliders" href="/build-workflows/model-configuration">
    Configure AI models for your workflows
  </Card>

  <Card title="Import Workflows" icon="download" href="/build-workflows/import-workflows">
    Use and share community workflows
  </Card>
</CardGroup>