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Plandex Tutorial: Large-Task AI Coding Agent Workflows

Learn how to use plandex-ai/plandex for large codebase tasks with strong context management, cumulative diff review, model packs, and self-hosted operations.

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Why This Track Matters

Plandex is a terminal AI coding agent built specifically for large, multi-file, long-horizon tasks where simpler assistants often break down.

This track focuses on:

  • context management for large codebases
  • planning and execution loops with review sandboxing
  • model pack and provider strategy optimization
  • self-hosted and production deployment practices

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Mental Model

flowchart LR
    A[Task Request] --> B[Context Loading]
    B --> C[Planning]
    C --> D[Execution and Debugging]
    D --> E[Diff Sandbox Review]
    E --> F[Apply or Iterate]
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Chapter Guide

Chapter Key Question Outcome
01 - Getting Started How do I install and run Plandex quickly? Working baseline
02 - Architecture and Workflow How does Plandex handle large coding tasks end-to-end? Strong operating model
03 - Context Management at Scale How does Plandex manage large context efficiently? Better context discipline
04 - Planning, Execution, and Diff Sandbox How do I keep changes safe and reviewable? Safer change management
05 - Model Packs and Provider Strategy How do I combine models for quality and cost? Robust provider strategy
06 - Autonomy, Control, and Debugging How do I tune automation vs manual control? Better reliability controls
07 - Git, Branching, and Review Workflows How do I integrate Plandex with team Git workflows? Team-ready process
08 - Self-Hosting and Production Operations How do I deploy and operate Plandex in production? Ops runbook baseline

What You Will Learn

  • how to run Plandex effectively on large code tasks
  • how to manage context, model selection, and review loops safely
  • how to integrate Plandex with team Git and CI workflows
  • how to self-host and operate Plandex with production controls

Source References

Related Tutorials


Start with Chapter 1: Getting Started.

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Full Chapter Map

  1. Chapter 1: Getting Started
  2. Chapter 2: Architecture and Workflow
  3. Chapter 3: Context Management at Scale
  4. Chapter 4: Planning, Execution, and Diff Sandbox
  5. Chapter 5: Model Packs and Provider Strategy
  6. Chapter 6: Autonomy, Control, and Debugging
  7. Chapter 7: Git, Branching, and Review Workflows
  8. Chapter 8: Self-Hosting and Production Operations

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