MiniCode: A Lightweight Terminal Coding Assistant with Claude Code-like Workflow

MiniCode is presented as a lightweight terminal coding assistant that emulates a Claude Code-like workflow. It is built with a tool loop and a Terminal User Interface (TUI) architecture, making it suitable for local development. The project emphasizes its small codebase, which is intended to facilitate learning, experimentation, and custom tool development. MiniCode supports multiple programming languages, with current implementations available in TypeScript, Python, and Rust. The core functionality revolves around a terminal-first agent loop that accepts user requests, inspects the workspace, calls necessary tools, reviews file changes, and provides a final response within the same terminal session. The project's design prioritizes ease of understanding and extension of its control flow, tool model, and TUI behavior.