JetBrains Thinkrail(github.com)
220 points by hmokiguess 20 hours ago | 164 comments
tl;dr: JetBrains has released ThinkRail, an agentic IDE built around the pi coding agent that runs parallel work in isolated git-worktree workspaces, each with its own branch, chats, and Monaco-based editor. It uses "living specs" (SPEC.md files) as persistent project context, supports Agent Skills, MCP servers, and bring-your-own model providers (JetBrains AI or others), and ships as either an Electrobun desktop app or a CLI. The project is Apache 2.0 licensed, developed spec-first, with planned extension support so the agent can build its own tools.
HN Discussion:
  • ↓AI-generated README signals low effort and undermines credibility of the project
  • ↓JetBrains' AI strategy is scattered and the company seems to be struggling to survive
  • ↓This duplicates JetBrains Air, suggesting confused internal product strategy
  • ↓These agentic IDEs are unnecessary wrappers over basic tools like git, docker, and tmux
  • ↓Running agents without container/microVM isolation is reckless and a security concern