Amp

Amp is a coding agent platform designed to work with leading AI models and adapt to evolving workflows. It enables users to run agents locally or remotely, supporting use across the web, terminal, and mobile devices. Agents can operate in "orbs," which are remote machines that continue processing tasks even when a user's laptop is closed, allowing for uninterrupted work and the flexibility to resume threads from any device.

The platform offers extensibility through plugins that can hook into events, add tools, standardize policy, and create custom agents capable of running once or maintaining ongoing threads. Amp supports starting agents remotely from any environment where its command-line interface is available. Users can select CPU and memory configurations for remote orbs, and the tool is tuned for responsiveness even with large, complex threads. Recent updates include the introduction of four agent modes—low, medium, high, and ultra—that let users adjust the intensity of agent activity.

Installation is available for Mac, Linux, WSL, and Windows via Homebrew or a shell script, and Amp can also be accessed directly on the web without installation. The service operates on a pay-as-you-go pricing model for individuals, with no markup mentioned.

Amp is positioned as a modern, adaptable tool for developers seeking to leverage AI agents in their coding workflows, emphasizing ease of use, extensibility, and the ability to handle large-scale collaborative threads.