hatch3r – AI coding agents setup for any repository with one command

Summary: hatch3r is an open-source CLI that installs a production-ready AI coding agent setup into any repository using a single command. It generates native configurations for over 12 editors and integrates with GitHub, Azure DevOps, and GitLab, providing a unified source of truth for multiple AI coding tools.

What it does

hatch3r uses an adapter pattern to create one canonical source in the .agents/ directory that produces native configs for 12+ editors and AI tools. It includes 16 agents, 25 skills, 22 rules, 33 commands, and 10 MCP server configurations, enabling workflows like converting todo.md files into GitHub issues and automating issue selection, delegation, review, and PR creation.

Who it's for

It is designed for developers and teams using multiple AI coding tools who need a consistent, reusable configuration across projects and editors.

Why it matters

hatch3r solves configuration fragmentation by providing a single, adaptable setup that works across various AI coding agents and editors without vendor lock-in.