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About this project

ATK simplifies the management of AI development tools by providing a unified command-line interface that installs, configures, and synchronizes setups across machines. Say goodbye to fragmented processes and streamline your workflow by connecting MCP servers directly to your coding agents with just one command.

ATK, or AI Tool Kit for Developers, is a powerful command-line interface (CLI) plugin manager designed specifically for AI-assisted development. It simplifies the process of managing various AI development tools by unifying installation, configuration, and synchronization across multiple machines, making it an essential tool for developers working with AI coding agents.

Key Features

Unified Tool Management: Install and manage AI tool plugins effortlessly with single command executions. For example, developers can streamline installations and configurations with commands like:
```
atk add github  # Install the GitHub plugin
```
Multi-Agent Configuration: Easily wire multiple AI coding agents, such as Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode, to the same tool simultaneously. This eliminates manual configuration across different platforms. For instance:
```
atk mcp add github --claude --codex --auggie
```
Skill Injection for AI Agents: Automatically integrate usage instructions (provided as SKILL.md) into the respective agents, ensuring they understand how to utilize the tools effectively.
Lifecycle Management: ATK provides a consistent management interface for all installed tools, allowing developers to start, stop, upgrade, or remove services with ease.
```
atk start openmemory  # Start a service
atk logs openmemory    # View service logs
```

The Problem ATK Solves

Managing AI coding environments can often lead to a chaotic setup, with local services, configuration files, and multi-tool installations spread across various directories. ATK addresses this fragility by creating a reproducible setup directly backed by Git, ensuring that developers can easily switch machines, roll back changes, or recover from configuration issues.

Supported Agents

ATK works with a range of AI coding agents providing seamless integration:

Agent	MCP Registration	Skill Injection
Claude Code	`claude mcp add`	`~/.claude/CLAUDE.md`
Codex	`codex mcp add`	`~/.codex/AGENTS.md`
Gemini CLI	`gemini mcp add`	`~/.gemini/skills/`
Augment Code	`auggie mcp add-json`	`~/.augment/rules/`
OpenCode	Writes `opencode.jsonc`	In `opencode.jsonc` instructions

Plugin Registry

ATK includes a curated registry of vetted plugins, making it easy to discover, install, and manage AI tools. Each plugin undergoes validation and is pinned to a specific version to maintain stability.

atk search  # Browse available plugins

Who Can Benefit from ATK?

ATK is ideal for developers who:

Rely on multiple AI coding agents and want to streamline their setup.
Prefer a vendor-agnostic approach without being locked into specific tools.
Require efficient management of local services and MCPs.

With its focus on reproducibility, automation, and ease of use, ATK serves as a comprehensive solution for maintaining a robust AI development environment.