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Minovative Mind (Now Public, Easy to Use, and Free!)
An open-source AI agent that automates software development, powerful enough that it built itself by vibe coding
A showcase of implementing a feature: e.g., planning, file creation, and code generation
This isn't just another AI assistant. Minovative Mind is a living testament to the future of software development.
This entire project—over 35,000 lines of robust, production-ready code—was developed with ~90% contribution from the AI agent itself (Minovative Mind), mostly using gemini-2.5-flash, with zero unit testing, no funding ($0), and by one developer...
It masterfully orchestrated its own creation, architecting intricate and complex systems, generated tens of thousands of lines of code, and seamlessly integrated within VS Code's core APIs while autonomously refining its own work. The Creator, of this project, didn’t merely build an AI agent; He guided its self-construction, leveraging natural language and the power of the Gemini 2.5 models (Thinking Mode) to bring it to life.
Now...that same power is available to you. Completely for free.
Key Features
🔗 Intelligent Link & File Content Processing: Utilizes the Gemini API's advanced capabilities to parse and understand content directly from URLs. This allows the AI agent to extract crucial information, context, or references from linked resources or file contents, enhancing its comprehension and actionability.
🖼️ Multimodal Input Support: Engage with the AI using more than just text. Attach image files or paste them directly into the chat interface. The agent processes these images (as Base64 data) alongside your text prompts, enabling richer interactions and visual understanding.
🧠 Autonomous Planning & Execution: Give Minovative Mind a high-level goal. It generates a structured, multi-step plan and executes it, creating files, writing code, and running commands until the job is done.
🧩 Full Workspace Context: The agent intelligently scans your entire project—respecting your .gitignore—to build a deep, accurate understanding of your codebase, ensuring its actions are smart and relevant.
💾 Integrated Git Automation: Let the AI do the tedious work. It can automatically stage the changes it makes and generate insightful, descriptive commit messages based on the code diffs.
⏪ Safe & Reversible Changes: Every file system operation performed by the agent is logged. If you don't like a change, you can easily review and revert the entire operation with a simple 2-click button, ensuring you are always in control.
💰 Completely Free & Open Source: No subscriptions, no platform fees. Minovative Mind is licensed under LICENSE and runs locally in your system. The only cost is your OWN usage of the Google Gemini API that YOU control.
See more in the CAPABILITIES.md file
Quick Start (Get Started in 1-3 minutes)
🔧 How to Clone the Minovative Mind Extension from GitHub to Use
Step 1: Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/Minovative-Technologies/minovative-mind.git
cd minovative-mind
git remote remove origin
Don't use git remote remove origin if you want to contribute back into the original GitHub repo, otherwise, keep it and do what you want!
Step 2: Install Dependencies
Make sure you have Node.js and npm installed, then run:
npm install
Step 3: Package the Extension
Use the following command to package the extension:
npx vsce package
This will generate a .vsix file, such as:
minovative-mind-1.2.3.vsix
If vsce is not installed, you can install it globally:
npm install -g @vscode/vsce
Step 4: Install the Extension in VS Code
You have two options:
Option A: Using the GUI
- Open VS Code.
- Go to the extension file
minovative-mind-1.2.3.vsix, right click it.
- Choose “Install Extension VSIX”.
Option B: Using the Command Line
code --install-extension minovative-mind-1.2.3.vsix
If the code command isn't available, enable it from the command palette.
Step 5: API Key Setup
Get Your API Key:
Set Your Key in VS Code:
TIP: For a better experience, you could move the Minovative Mind extension from the primary bar to the secondary bar by right clicking the Minovative Mind icon. After right clicking, go to "Move To" > "Secondary Side Bar".
Learn how to use the AI Agent here: USER_GUIDE
Minovative Mind was architected from day one to be an extensible tool. We don't just want you to use it; We want you to build on it. Fork/Clone the repository, create your own specialized agents, integrate proprietary tools, MCPs, or anything else you can think of and push the boundaries of what's possible.
See the CONTRIBUTING.md to learn how you can use Minovative Mind as a foundation for your own AI-powered solutions.
The Vision
My vision is to empower every developer with a powerful, free, and open-source AI Agent dev tool. By integrating cutting-edge AI models with a robust architectural framework, we can revolutionize software development, making it faster, more accessible, and unleash unprecedented creativity.
🙌 Join US! How to Support
- ⭐ Star us on GitHub to show your support!
- 💖 Support development on Patreon — every contribution can help us grow!
- 🗣️ Join the conversation on our Minovative Mind Discord or follow us on X/Twitter.
Learn more about the project
“This project makes API calls directly from your VS Code environment using your own Gemini API key. No data is stored, processed, or transmitted by third parties beyond Google’s API.”
Remember, Minovative Mind is designed to assist, not replace, the brilliance of human developers! Happy Coding!
