Description
Kodwai is a platform designed for developers to engage in agentic coding challenges. These challenges are solved on the developer's own machine using AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex. The platform evaluates participants based on three axes: Direction, Outcome, and Lift. This scoring system emphasizes the importance of how well a developer can direct their AI agent, rather than just achieving a passing test score.
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The challenges are real-world coding problems that developers tackle using their preferred AI agent. Kodwai provides a command-line interface (CLI) that facilitates the process by downloading the problem statement, starter files, and tests. Developers then work in their own environment, using their own tools and agents, to solve the challenge.
Kodwai's scoring system is unique in that it not only considers the final outcome but also how the developer steered the AI agent throughout the process. This includes aspects such as spec precision, verification rigor, and decomposition. The platform also features weekly leagues where developers are grouped and ranked based on their scores, with opportunities for promotion and demotion based on performance.
The service is free for developers, with the first three submissions scored using Kodwai's key. Afterward, developers can continue by adding their own Anthropic API key. Kodwai offers a public profile for each user, showcasing their scores, tiers, badges, and the agents they use. This makes it a valuable tool for both personal development and showcasing skills to potential employers.
- CategoryAI Coding Assistants
- Pricing ModelFreemium
- DeploymentCloud
- PlatformsCLI
kodwai's Core Features
Agentic coding challenges
AI agent integration
Scoring on Direction, Outcome, Lift
Weekly leagues and tiers
Public developer profiles
Free for initial submissions
CLI-based challenge setup
Real-world coding tasks
How to use kodwai?
Start: Pick a challenge and run the command
Solve: Work with your AI agent in your editor
Submit: Send your code and agent transcript
Score: Receive a score based on your direction
kodwai's Use Cases
- Developer Training
- Interview Preparation
- Skill Showcase
- AI Agent Utilization
- Competitive Coding
