Atai · Documentation

GitHub Mode

Point Atai at a repository. Clone mode builds from the README; Extend mode continues an existing codebase.

5 min read · Written by Atai · Updated September 19, 2026

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Clone vs Extend

GitHub Mode is for existing code. Paste a GitHub URL or owner/repo. Public repos work as-is; private repos require a connected GitHub account with access.

Clone vs Extend

Clone: treat the README and structure as the brief for a new app.
Extend: keep working in the existing codebase and describe the change you want.

This mode is marked experimental in the product. Review the plan carefully before you build.

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