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Overview

ℹ️Note

이 문서는 Caret v3.38.1 머지본을 기반으로 캐럿(Caret)에 맞춰 정리되었습니다. 캐럿 전용 정책/제한(모델 지원, 인증/라우팅)이 있는 경우 해당 섹션에 별도 <Note>로 표기합니다.

Open Source AI Coding, Uncompromised​

Caret gives you direct, transparent access to frontier AI with no limits, no surprises, and no model ecosystem lock-in. See every decision. Choose any model. Control your costs.

Complete Transparency

Watch in real-time as Caret reads files, considers approaches, and proposes changes. Every decision is visible, every edit reviewable before it's made.

Choose Your Inference

Use Claude for complex reasoning, Gemini for massive contexts, or Qwen3 Coder for efficiency. Switch instantly as new models launch. Bring your API keys, your choice.

Zero Trust by Design

Your code never touches our servers. Caret runs entirely client-side with your API keys. Open source means your security team can review every line.

Built for Real Engineering​

Read & Write Files

Work across your entire codebase with intelligent file operations

Execute Commands

Run terminal commands and debug errors in real-time

Plan Complex Features

Explore and plan before writing a single line of code

Connect External Systems

Integrate with databases, APIs, and documentation through MCP servers

Understand Large Codebases

Intelligent context management for massive projects

Multi-Step Tasks

Execute complex workflows from start to finish

Plan & Act Mode​

Caret explores your codebase and works with you to create comprehensive plans before writing code, ensuring it understands the full context of your project.

For complex tasks, Caret explores your codebase, asks clarifying questions, and creates detailed implementation plans before making changes.

  • Information gathering and context building
  • Asking clarifying questions
  • Creating detailed execution plans
  • Discussing approaches with you

Key Features​

Intelligent Planning & Execution

Plan & Act Mode • Plan complex features before writing code, then execute with full transparency

Focus Chain • Automatic todo list management with real-time progress tracking

Workflow Optimization

Auto Approve • Streamline your workflow by automatically approving trusted operations

Auto Compact • Automatic conversation summarization to preserve context while freeing space

Dictation • Speak naturally to Caret for rapid planning and complex requirements

Extensions & Integrations

MCP Integration • Connect to databases, APIs, and documentation through the Model Context Protocol

Remote Browser • Test and interact with web applications through browser automation

Customization & Control

.clinerules • Define project-specific instructions including coding standards and patterns

Checkpoints • Save and restore project states with Git-based checkpoints

Why Developers Choose Caret​

100% Open Source

Every line of code on GitHub. 50k+ stars from developers who've used it, improved it, and trust it with their work.

No Inference Games

We don't profit from AI usage. While others limit context or route to cheaper models, we give you unrestricted access to any model's full capabilities.

Future-Proof by Design

New model released? Use it immediately. Caret works with multiple AI providers.

True Visibility

See every file read, every decision considered, every token used. No black box, no surprises.