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Atlas Studio

The engineering studio for building exceptional software. One prompt in — a researched, planned, built, and tested project out.

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What's included in the trial

Every agent, every pipeline stage, real git commits — the full engineering process, on 3 real projects.

3 projects total — any provider, any mix
Works with Anthropic, OpenAI, or a local model (Ollama, LM Studio, and other OpenAI-compatible servers)
No restriction on which provider each project uses — do all 3 the same way, or mix freely

Nothing about the pipeline itself is limited or watered down on any of them. Once all 3 are used, buy the full version to keep building — a separate, uncapped download.

Why Atlas Studio

Not a code snippet generator

A small engineering org, simulated end to end — every stage handing off to the next.

A full engineering team

Research, Vision, Architect, Sprint Planner, Senior Developer, Tester — specialist agents hand off work through a real development lifecycle, not one giant prompt.

You approve the plan

Nothing is built until you review the proposed backlog. Steer mid-run, pause and swap models, or regenerate the plan with feedback.

Bring any model

Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter — or fully local with Ollama and LM Studio. Local models always cost $0, and your keys are encrypted with your OS's built-in secure storage.

A build gate that actually gates

The project's real build command (Maven, npm, Gradle, Go, Cargo, ...) must pass before a run is allowed to finish — failures route back to the developer automatically.

Real terminal, real commands

A true PTY shell is embedded right in the completion summary, alongside the exact commands to run and test what was built.

Honest cost estimates

Cloud model pricing is checked live; local models are always $0 — never a guess, never a stale number quietly assumed to still be true.

See it for yourself

An actual run, start to finish

Real screenshots from a real project built with Atlas Studio — a Spring Boot + Spring AI MCP server with one tool, from connecting a model to a working, tested build.

Atlas Studio's Settings page listing three connected model providers (Anthropic, a local Ollama-style server, and OpenAI) with an Add Provider form open, Anthropic selected
Step 1 — connect a model

Bring your own LLM

Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, Groq — or a fully local server like Ollama or LM Studio. Add as many as you want and switch per project. Local models always cost $0 and never leave your machine.

Release Notes

What's new in Atlas Studio

The full, in-app release notes are one click away after you install.

Windows installer restored

Version 2.3.0 went out without its Windows installer. 2.3.1 ships the same features with the Windows build included.

v2.3.0 2026-10-06 3 changes

Parallel developers

Tasks that work on separate files build side by side, each in its own git workspace, then their changes are merged in backlog order.

Planner declares files and dependencies

The sprint planner lists the files each task changes and the tasks it needs. Overlapping or dependent tasks still run one after another.

Changes stay in their files

A task that changes files outside its plan, or clashes with another task, is marked failed instead of merged, and the reason is shown.

v2.2.1 2026-10-06 1 changes

Windows installer restored

Version 2.2.0 went out without its Windows installer. 2.2.1 ships the same features with the Windows build included.

v2.2.0 2026-10-06 6 changes

Ask or Build after a run

The composer has an Ask and a Build mode. Ask answers from the code; Build starts a new run on the project, with planning and your approval first.

Environment check before building

Before the first build, Atlas Studio checks that the tools the project needs are installed, and names what to install if one is missing. Retry carries on.

Clean project folders

Virtual environments, installed packages, and build output that a run created are removed when it ends, so the folder keeps only the code you asked for.

Gitignore for every language

New and imported projects get a .gitignore covering Python, Node, Java, Go, Rust, .NET, and common services, so only source files get pushed.

Mission Control shows three per column

Each column shows three projects first. Show all opens the rest, so Done no longer grows the page.

Simpler run composer

The model picker and the Ask/Build switch sit on one row, with the text box and Send below.

v2.1.2 2026-10-04 2 changes

Report a problem

Send a bug or an idea from the sidebar or the website. It becomes a public issue you can follow, with only the app version and platform attached.

Clearer development overview

The overview on the Projects page shows projects, agent runs, tasks done, and tokens, with the input and output split under the total.

v2.1.1 2026-10-04 2 changes

Release notes by version

The Release Notes window opens on the current release; pick any older version in the row above it.

Windows: the app check stops the app

On Windows, the end-of-run app check now stops the app it started, so it no longer keeps running in the project folder.

v2.1.0 2026-10-04 10 changes

IDE mode with the full run

Open a project in IDE mode: the complete run view (stages, approvals, continue) sits beside your files and editor, and the sidebar folds into the top bar.

Edit files in the IDE

Create, rename, copy, paste, upload, and delete files and folders, then save edits — once no stage is running.

Any number of terminals

Open as many terminal tabs as you need in a project, like a normal IDE.

Markdown and diagrams

Markdown files preview in the IDE, and Mermaid diagrams render in chat and in documents.

Import an existing project

Point Atlas Studio at a folder with code: it maps the project, documents the architecture, and starts a build if you add a note.

The app is checked once, at the end

Agents compile and test while they work; Atlas Studio starts the app only after the build is green, and reports if it does not run.

A run report for every run

Each run writes a dated report to atlas/run-reports with tokens per stage, backlog status, problems, and follow-ups.

Cost range when search is on

The summary shows an estimated cost range from published list prices, with the price sources found by web search.

Sprint Planner is part of Task Creation

One stage now writes the backlog and the plan you approve, so a run makes one fewer model call.

Search-off notice

Runs say when web search is off and how to connect Docker for it, at the start and at the end.

v2.0.4 2026-09-13 2 changes

Edit a provider anytime

Change a saved provider's model, label, or base URL right in Settings — existing projects pick it up on their next run, no need to recreate anything.

Switch providers on retry, resume, or continue

A failed or paused stage now shows one clear card — pick the provider, add an optional note, and go — instead of a hidden choice split across two different-looking controls.

v2.0.3 2026-09-13 2 changes

Steering messages stay visible

A message you send mid-run no longer disappears from view — it shows right away as waiting, not only once the agent's next turn finishes.

Guaranteed research, vision & plan docs

Research, Vision, Architect, Sprint Planning, and Finalization now always produce and register their document — a stage can no longer finish having only talked about it.

v2.0.2 2026-09-13 13 changes

Mission Control

Projects is now a live board — Needs you / Working / Done — instead of a flat list, so it's always obvious what needs your attention.

Editable approval gate

Edit, reorder, remove, or add backlog tasks right at the approval screen — no need to regenerate the whole plan over one wrong task.

Native notifications + dock badge

Get notified the moment a plan needs approval, a run fails, or a build finishes — leave Atlas Studio running in the background.

Determinate run progress

A real progress bar during a run — tasks done, or planning stages reached — instead of just a spinner for however long it takes.

"What's next" on a finished build

The finished-run summary now suggests concrete next steps (auth, edge-case tests, production config) — click one to draft a follow-up prompt.

Light, Dark, or System theme

A real Appearance setting in Settings — no longer limited to whatever your OS happens to be set to.

Separate planning vs. build models

Pick a cheaper or local model for the narrative planning stages and a stronger one for the actual implementation, per project.

Consistent agent identity

Every agent now has the same icon and color everywhere it appears — the run view, project history, and the board — not just the Agents tab.

Rebalanced status colors

Retuned contrast in both themes so a run that needs you actually stands out, instead of a finished one visually shouting louder.

Trustworthy reporting

An agent no longer claims something builds or works unless it actually watched that happen this run — it says plainly when something is unverified or broken.

AGENTS.md for every project

The Architect now writes an AGENTS.md file at the project root — stack, conventions, and exact commands — that other AI coding tools can read too.

Keyboard-accessible everywhere

Every clickable card and option now has a visible focus ring and works from the keyboard, not just the mouse.

Fixed: follow-ups could hide the summary

Asking a follow-up question after a finished build used to hide the terminal and cost breakdown for good, even after the follow-up finished.

v1.1.5 2026-07-28 1 changes

Trial info in the FAQ

The sidebar's "Trial x/y" is now clickable — jumps straight to a full FAQ entry on what's included and how to install on Mac/Windows.

v1.1.4 2026-07-28 2 changes

3-project trial

Public downloads are trial-limited to one project per provider type (Anthropic, OpenAI, Local) — full pipeline on each, nothing held back.

More reliable key storage

API keys are now encrypted with the OS's built-in secure storage — fixed a startup crash on some Mac installs.

v1.0.4 2026-07-20 2 changes

Actionable error guidance

A failed stage now leads with plain-language guidance ("check your API key", "provider server hiccup") — raw details one click away.

Auto-retry transient failures

A provider server hiccup retries automatically before failing the stage, instead of stopping the whole run.

v1.0.0-beta.4 2026-07-20 15 changes

Build Check before done

The full project build (Maven, npm, Gradle, ...) must pass before a run finalizes — failures go back to the developer.

How-to-run guide

The completion summary lists the exact commands to build, run, and test your project.

Live pricing

Costs use current internet-checked model prices; local models are always $0.

Real terminal

A true PTY shell — cd sticks, colors and interactive programs work.

Pause & resume

Pause mid-run, swap models, resume the exact conversation — no retyping.

Completion summary

Tokens per agent and estimated cost when a build finishes ($0 for local).

Lower token usage

Unchanged file reads deduped, smarter truncation, deeper prompt caching.

Local-model guardrails

Forced tool calls, repetition detection, and stricter compact prompts.

Artifacts during the run

Read the vision/architecture docs while agents work — steer informed.

Stage progress strip

Research ✓ Vision ✓ Developer ⟳ — the whole pipeline at a glance.

Dashboard + sidebar backlog

Projects page shows totals and cost; the sidebar tracks the live backlog.

Agents tab

Give any agent standing instructions that apply to every future run.

You approve the plan

Nothing gets built until you review and approve the backlog.

Git checkpoints

Every completed task is committed automatically.

GitHub publishing

Push new projects, and push follow-up commits later.

Before you install

Known issues

Two install-time warnings you'll likely see on a fresh download — both expected, both harmless.

Mac: "app is damaged and can’t be opened"

This is macOS Gatekeeper, not a bad download — it flags any app downloaded outside the Mac App Store that isn’t notarized yet. Fix: open Terminal and run xattr -cr /Applications/Atlas\ Studio.app (after dragging Atlas Studio into Applications), then open it normally.

Windows: "Windows protected your PC"

This is Windows SmartScreen flagging an installer without a paid code-signing certificate — not a virus warning. Fix: click "More info", then "Run anyway" to continue installing.

Report a problem

Tell us what broke, or what you'd like

Every report becomes a public issue on GitHub, so you can follow it there.

Don't paste API keys, passwords, or private code.

FAQ

Questions people actually ask

The same FAQ lives inside the app too, one click from the sidebar.

How many terminals can I open?

As many as you need. Each terminal tab is its own shell in the project folder, with your normal login setup. Open more with "+ New terminal" and close a tab with its ×.

Why does Atlas Studio say web search is off?

Web search runs through a small local search engine (SearXNG) that needs Docker. Without it, agents rely on memory for library versions and best practices, which can be out of date. Connect Docker and start the search engine for better results; the notice goes away once it is running.

How is the cost range calculated?

It takes the tokens each provider reported for the run and prices them with published list prices, showing the low and high end when two price sources disagree. With web search on, the sources it found are listed under the figure. Cached input can lower the real bill, and it is an estimate, not an invoice.

Can I edit the code myself after a run?

Yes, once no stage is running. Open the project in IDE mode to create, rename, copy, paste, upload, and delete files and folders, and to edit and save text files. While a stage runs, files are read-only; pause the stage to edit.

How do I import a project I already have?

Choose "Import an existing folder" on the New Project page and pick the folder. Atlas Studio maps the code and documents its architecture in atlas/ and AGENTS.md without changing the code. Add a note to start a build straight away, or leave it empty to read the documentation first.

When does Atlas Studio start my app?

Only at the end of a build, after the build and tests pass. It starts the app, checks that it answers, and stops it again. Agents are not allowed to start servers while they work, so a stuck server cannot block a run.

Where do I find what a run used and did?

Each run writes a dated report to atlas/run-reports in the project folder: tokens per stage, time, backlog status, problems, and follow-ups.

Does the architecture document include diagrams?

It depends on the project. A small project gets a flowchart; a larger one also gets a high-level design, a low-level design, and a sequence diagram, written in Mermaid so they render in the app and in the IDE preview.

What actually is Atlas Studio?

A desktop app that runs a small team of specialist AI agents — Researcher, Architect, Senior Developer, Tester, and more — through a real software development lifecycle from one prompt, and pauses for your approval before anything gets built.

What's included in the trial?

3 trial projects, any provider mix — all 3 with Anthropic, all 3 local, or any combination, no restriction on which provider each one uses. Every agent and every pipeline stage runs at full strength on each: real research, real planning, real git commits. Once all 3 are used, buy the full version (one-time, price shown above) to keep building — it's a separate, uncapped download.

How does buying the full version work?

Click Buy above and pay through Razorpay's checkout — card, UPI, or netbanking in India; card or PayPal outside India — and the same page shows you a download link plus a permanent license key right after. The download link is only active for 10 minutes, but the key never expires — save it, and use it on atlasstudioai.com/redeem anytime you need a fresh download link (a new machine, a reinstall, whatever).

I bought a license — how do I download it on a second device, or redownload later?

Go to atlasstudioai.com/redeem and paste the license key you got at checkout. It'll give you a fresh 10-minute download link for the exact platform you bought (Mac Apple Silicon, Mac Intel, or Windows — a key only unlocks the one you paid for). No account or sign-in needed, just the key.

I lost my license key entirely — what now?

Go to atlasstudioai.com/find-license and enter the Payment ID from your Razorpay confirmation SMS/email (or your bank/UPI app's transaction reference) — it looks the key up instantly and gives you a fresh download link too. If you don't have that either, email writetous@atlasstudioai.com with a screenshot of the payment and we'll look it up manually.

Do I still pay for model usage during the trial?

Yes — Atlas Studio itself doesn't charge for the trial, but you connect your own model provider. Cloud models (Anthropic, OpenAI) bill you directly for tokens used, shown as a live-checked cost estimate. Local models (Ollama, LM Studio, ...) have no per-token cost at all.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only to reach whichever model provider you've connected. With a fully local model server, Atlas Studio can build entirely offline.

Is my code private?

Yes — everything runs on your own machine. Your project files never leave your computer except to whichever model API you explicitly configure, and API keys are encrypted with your OS's built-in secure storage, never in plain text.

Why does the plan pause for approval?

So nothing gets built without your sign-off. Atlas Studio researches, writes a vision, picks an architecture, and proposes a task backlog — then stops. You can edit or regenerate the plan before a single line of code is written.

What happens if the build fails?

Finalization always runs the project's real build/compile command before a run can complete. If it fails, the exact error goes back to the Senior Developer automatically to fix and re-verify — it doesn't finish a run with a broken build.

What platforms are supported?

macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows, both downloadable above. Linux is on the roadmap.

macOS says Atlas Studio is "damaged and can't be opened" — is the download corrupted?

No — this is macOS Gatekeeper, not a bad download. It shows that message for apps downloaded from outside the Mac App Store that aren't notarized by Apple yet, not just for the first-time-open warning you might expect. It's a one-time fix: open Terminal and run xattr -cr /Applications/Atlas\ Studio.app (after dragging Atlas Studio into Applications), then open it normally. We're working on proper notarization so this step goes away.

Windows says "Windows protected your PC" — is that a virus warning?

No — this is Windows SmartScreen flagging an installer it doesn't yet recognize, which happens to any app not signed with a paid code-signing certificate. Click "More info", then "Run anyway" to continue installing. We're working on getting a proper signing certificate so this step goes away.

How do updates work?

Atlas Studio is versioned with git tags — check this page any time for the latest release, or watch the app's own Release Notes tab after installing.

Give it one prompt.

Research, plan, build, test, ship — with you approving every step of the way. Buy the full version, or try it first with 3 free trial projects.

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