YOLO: Framework & Tools
for the AI Era
A revolutionary methodology and toolset that makes AI-driven development
as fun as it should be. From concept to code, we've got you covered.
Why Choose YOLO?
A fun & straightforward approach to AI project evolution that makes development accessible to everyone.
YOLO: You Observe, Log, and Oversee
A simple but powerful approach to AI-driven software development that helps you track every step of your journey.
Never Lose Context
Keep a complete history of your project evolution without fear of losing crucial information.
Simple Documentation
Maintain clear, readable files that tell the story of your project's growth.
Clear Structure
Follow straightforward folder structures and naming conventions that anyone can understand.
Fun & Adaptable
Make development enjoyable while easily adapting to different AI tools and LLMs.
The YOLO Way
A modern approach to project management that embraces AI while keeping humans in control
Project Structure
The /yolo folder hierarchy
- Epics, Features, and Tasks as individual files
- AI-generated or human-written detailed descriptions
- Automatic relationship mapping between items
- Graph-based task dependencies
Core Documentation
Essential project files
- Enhanced README with clear context
- CHANGELOG with deprecated markers
- WISHES for future planning
- STRATEGY for project direction
HISTORY.yaml
The heart of YOLO tracking
- Complete AI interaction history
- Detailed change tracking
- Configurable granularity
- Structured YAML format
Sprint Management
Conversation tracking
- sprint.current.md for active work
- sprint.past.md for reference
- sprint.next.md for planning
- Complete LLM chat history
Powerful Tools at Your Fingertips
Ask Command
Get concise 3-bullet answers to any development question
Smart Commits
Automated Git operations with AI-powered commit messages
Relationship Builder
Automatic mapping of epics, features, and tasks
Code to LLM
Intelligent code tokenization for LLM consumption
Sprint Manager
Effortless sprint file management and chat history
Prompt Library
Quick access to commonly used LLM prompts
The YOLO Ecosystem
A perfect harmony between methodology and tooling, designed for the modern development workflow
Framework
The philosophy and methodology behind YOLO
- Project Evolution Tracking
- AI-First Development Practices
- Flexible Documentation Patterns
- Team Collaboration Guidelines
Tools
The practical implementation of YOLO concepts
- Command Line Interface
- VS Code Extension (Coming Soon)
- Git Integration
- Project Templates
Seamless Integration
Framework concepts are directly implemented in the tools, making adoption natural and intuitive.
Version Control Native
Built with modern Git workflows in mind, enhancing your existing version control practices.
AI-Enhanced
Designed to work harmoniously with AI coding assistants and language models.
Immediate Value
Start seeing benefits from day one, with gradual adoption of more advanced features.
Features that Make Project Management Fun
Interactive Project Setup
Start your journey with a friendly chat
3D Project Visualization
See your ideas come to life
AI-Powered Assistance
Your AI friend helps at every step
Progress Tracking
Watch your project grow beautifully
How to YOLO Your Way to Awesomeness
Let's get your YOLO script running faster than your morning coffee kicks in. 😎 Just follow these ridiculously easy steps:
🚨 Heads Up: Mac-Only Club (For Now)
YOLO currently works only on macOS. Not sure what you're using? Click the 🍎 in the top-left corner of your screen, select "About This Mac", and confirm you're on macOS. If not, sit tight—we're coming to your OS soon! ✨
We Know You Got This
We just wanted to make it fun to explain. YOLO on! 🎉
Join Our (still small, hopefully growing) Community
Connect with fellow developers and shape the future of project management
"YOLO made me believe in project management again. I mean, it hasn’t happened yet, but it *could*!"
"I finally understand my projects thanks to YOLO. Well, not yet, but soon, right?"
"YOLO is going to make my team’s life so much easier. Just wait, they’ll thank me... eventually."
Built with 💥 , caffeine, and a whole bunch of chaos by the team at BauDevs and Monoverse.
Get Started in Seconds
Install YOLO with a single command
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/baudevs/yolo.baudevs.com/main/install.sh | sh
Never used the command line before? No problem!
View beginner's guide →Get Started with YOLO
Choose your path to AI-powered development
Free CLI Tool
Start with our powerful CLI tool and bring your own API keys. Perfect for exploring YOLO's capabilities.
- Full access to YOLO features
- Use OpenAI, Mistral, or Claude
- Pay providers directly
YOLO Packages
Supercharge your development with our optimized packages. Save costs and get premium features.
- Choose from any AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Mistral)
- Up to 40% cost savings compared to BYOA - Bring your own API keys -
- Optimized prompts library
- Priority support