Layered Code FAQs

Question 1

Do I need to use a specific AI model with Layered Code?

Accepted Answer

While Layered Code is designed to work with any AI model that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), it currently works best with Claude AI, particularly through Claude Desktop. Support for other models via Ollama is planned.

Question 2

What are the benefits of using Layered Code?

Accepted Answer

Layered Code provides full traceability of feature evolution, supports intent-driven development via natural language, works with any language or framework, and offers a human-AI partnership for seamless collaboration. It's also free and open source.

Question 3

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a communication protocol that allows AI models to deeply understand the context of your code, enabling more effective and traceable code generation and modification. Layered Code implements and leverages this protocol.

Question 4

What is Layered Code?

Accepted Answer

Layered Code is an open-source tool that uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable AI assistants to understand and modify your codebase with full contextual awareness and traceability.

Question 5

How does Layered Code work with AI?

Accepted Answer

Layered Code provides a protocol (MCP) that allows AI assistants like Claude to directly access and modify your code, track changes, and maintain context across your project. You interact with the AI through natural language conversations.

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