AI-Assisted Development#
We treat AI as a core part of how we deliver software, not a side experiment. Every engineer at Axelerant is expected to use AI tools effectively in their daily work.
Claude Code is our standard AI coding tool. It runs in the terminal, understands project context through configuration files, and integrates with the tools we already use: Jira, GitHub, Sentry, and our hosting platforms. See the official documentation for installation, setup, and feature reference.
What we cover here#
These pages document Axelerant’s opinions and practices around AI-assisted development. For how Claude Code works technically, refer to the official docs. What you’ll find here is what we expect on our projects, how we’ve seen teams succeed, and what to avoid.
Previous tools#
We previously used Cline (with OpenRouter) and Cursor as IDE-based AI assistants. These tools served us well during our initial adoption of AI-assisted development. As of early 2026, Claude Code is the standard across engineering. If you encounter references to Cline, Cursor, or OpenRouter in older project documentation or Confluence pages, treat them as historical context rather than current recommendations.
Where to learn and share#
- #wg-ai-native-engineering — primary channel for Claude Code practices, skills, plugins, and project-specific learnings
- #guild-ai-coding-tooling-and-ideas — broader discussions on AI tooling, experiments, and tips
- #wg-tool-claude — Claude-specific working group for resources and announcements
These channels are where teams share custom skills, workflow improvements, and real project outcomes. If you build something useful, share it there.