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Start one small task in another tool

The same four checks in five unfamiliar products, and what makes a comparison between them fair.

What you’ll learn

1. Gemini CLI: verify project context

   Plan a first source-backed repository question.

   About 5 minutes · Open activity

2. Cursor: review one local edit

   Plan a bounded edit in the selected editor mode.

   About 5 minutes · Open activity

3. Copilot cloud agent: define the issue

   Provide enough repository context for a delegated task.

   About 5 minutes · Open activity

4. OpenCode: confirm the active provider

   Verify model access separately from workspace access.

   About 5 minutes · Open activity

5. Aider: select files and inspect history

   Plan an edit with explicit file context and recoverability.

   About 5 minutes · Open activity

6. Compare using the same starting point

   Control task and repository state across tool trials.

   About 5 minutes · Open activity

7. Try the transferable workflow

   Apply workspace, scope, verification and recovery checks to a storyboard from an unfamiliar product, without installing it.

   About 6 minutes · Open activity