Explore Code
Research and understand any public or private repository
Explore Code allows you to deeply research and understand any codebase without cloning it locally. Simply provide a repository URL and get instant access to an AI agent specialized in thorough code analysis and exploration.
Overview
Explore Code creates a read-only cloud environment where you can:
- Start exploring any repository in seconds without local setup
- Get thorough, comprehensive analysis of codebases of any size
Quick Start with URL Shortcut
The fastest way to explore a repository is by modifying its URL. Simply prepend https://exponent.run/
to any repository URL:
Original URL:
Exponent URL:
This works with public repositories on GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket. If you need some other git provider, or you want to work with a private repository, connect it manually using our web app.
Private repository support is currently limited to GitHub.
Common Use Cases
- Learning new frameworks and best practices
- Preparing for code reviews and analyzing architecture
- Onboarding new team members and understanding legacy code
- Researching implementation patterns and solving technical problems
How It Differs from Local Development
While you could clone a repository and use regular Exponent locally, Explore Code offers distinct advantages:
- Zero setup time: Start exploring immediately without any local configuration
- Device independence: Research codebases from any device, even mobile
- No storage requirements: Explore large repositories without using local disk space
- Specialized prompting: The agent is optimized specifically for code research and analysis