Start a small coding task with Pi
Install Pi, connect a provider and understand the process permissions before opening a repository.
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Pi is an extensible coding agent with terminal, scripting, RPC and SDK interfaces. Its current README requires Node.js 22.19 or newer. [1]
Install and connect a provider
The repository documents this npm installation: [1]
npm install -g --ignore-scripts @earendil-works/pi-coding-agentOpen the project directory and run pi. Inside Pi, use /login to connect a supported provider subscription or API key. [1]
Check the execution boundary
Pi's README says it runs with the permissions of the process and user that launch it. It does not provide built-in restrictions for filesystem, process, network or credential access. [1]
Use a disposable repository for the first task. If the work needs stronger isolation, follow the linked containerization documentation before granting access to valuable files or credentials.
Ask for a bounded change, inspect the diff and run your normal checks. Add extensions only when a real task needs them, and read their code and installation instructions first.
Keep this guide
Sources
- Pi official repositorygithub.com