Built from scratch in Rust

Banana Code IDE

The desktop command center for agentic coding. Use Claude Code inside a native IDE built from scratch in Rust, keep your agent and live app side by side, launch takeover agents to test what was built, and preview real projects instantly without wrestling with setup.

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CLAUDE CODE BUILT IN  •  PREVIEW JUST WORKS  •  AGENT + APP SIDE BY SIDE  •  PREVIEW TAKEOVER  •  BROWSER TAKEOVER QA  •  MCP SERVERS  •  BUILT-IN TERMINAL + GIT  •  ZERO-CONFIG REAL PROJECT PREVIEWS  •  BUILT FROM SCRATCH IN RUST  •  NOT A VS CODE FORK  •  CLAUDE CODE BUILT IN  •  PREVIEW JUST WORKS  •  AGENT + APP SIDE BY SIDE  •  PREVIEW TAKEOVER  •  BROWSER TAKEOVER QA  •  MCP SERVERS  •  BUILT-IN TERMINAL + GIT  •  ZERO-CONFIG REAL PROJECT PREVIEWS  •  BUILT FROM SCRATCH IN RUST  •  NOT A VS CODE FORK  • 

Agent on the left. Your app on the right.

Built around the actual workflow of agentic coding, visual iteration, and QA - not retrofitted later.

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Preview that just works

Open a project and see it render fast. Banana Code uses a smart multi-tier preview engine so React, Next-style apps, static sites, and more can load without making you babysit setup.

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Agent + app, always side by side

The core workflow is visual. Your agent stays on the left, your running app stays on the right, and you can iterate by describing what you want while seeing the result immediately.

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Preview takeover for QA

Launch a takeover agent directly into the live preview to click around, inspect the DOM, take screenshots, and verify whether the delivered change actually works.

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Browser takeover testing

Not just code generation. Banana Code can launch dedicated browser-testing agents that navigate pages, fill inputs, scroll, inspect UI state, and report bugs like a real QA pass.

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MCP servers and tool orchestration

Connect external tools through MCP, manage servers inside the IDE, and give your agents access to the systems they need without turning your workflow into a pile of scripts.

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Real desktop IDE, not a toy shell

File explorer, integrated terminal, git workflows, multiple model providers, and native performance in a from-scratch Rust app. This is an actual development environment for serious projects.

Not a VS Code fork. Not AI sprayed onto an old editor.

Most AI coding tools inherit old assumptions. Banana Code starts with the actual workflow: agents, visual feedback, testing, and real project execution all in one place.

Typical AI editor

  • ✗ AI bolted onto an old editor architecture
  • ✗ You still juggle terminals, browser tabs, and setup
  • ✗ Weak visual feedback during agent workflows
  • ✗ No built-in takeover testing loop
  • ✗ Preview support that falls apart on real projects

Banana Code IDE

  • ✓ Built from scratch around agent-driven workflows
  • ✓ Agent chat and live app always visible together
  • ✓ Zero-config preview engine designed for real repos
  • ✓ Preview takeover and browser takeover for QA
  • ✓ Native Rust desktop app, not a VS Code fork

What makes Banana Code IDE different

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Zero-config preview engine

Instant visual feedback without making users think about servers, bundlers, or project wiring.

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Takeover agents

Spin up dedicated agents to test the preview or browser, then feed findings back into the main conversation.

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Model flexibility

Use Claude Code, Monkey Models, OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI/Codex, and local models like LM Studio.

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MCP-native workflows

Connect tools and external systems directly inside the IDE instead of duct-taping them around your editor.

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Real dev environment

Integrated terminal, git, file explorer, and native desktop ergonomics for full-project work.

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From-scratch Rust app

Fast, reliable, and purpose-built for vibe coding instead of retrofitting a plugin into someone else’s editor.

Ready to actually see what your agent is building?

Download Banana Code IDE and work with agent chat, live app preview, takeover testing, MCP tools, and real desktop workflows in one place.

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