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Course Outline
Introduction to Pi
- The nature of Pi and its philosophy of minimalism and control
- Comparison with Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Cursor
- The four core tools: read, write, edit, and bash
- Determining when Pi is preferable to heavier agents
Installation and Configuration
- Installing Pi through npm and package managers
- Configuring API keys for over 15 supported providers
- Setting up working directories and context files
- Executing Pi in local and Docker environments
Core Terminal Workflows
- Generating code from straightforward prompts
- Reading and modifying files with precision
- Safely executing bash commands within the agent
- Managing session state and context resets
Developing Custom Skills
- Exploring the TypeScript skill API
- Creating custom read, write, and edit operations
- Integrating with bash execution for specialized workflows
- Testing and debugging skills in isolation
Prompt Templates and Themes
- Adapting system prompts for various languages and frameworks
- Developing reusable prompt templates for team consistency
- Packaging themes as shareable modules
Expanding Pi with npm Packages
- Bundling skills as pi packages
- Publishing to npm and Git
- Installing community-contributed packages
- Managing dependency versions and compatibility
Provider Flexibility
- Switching between Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and other backends
- Optimizing for cost, speed, and quality per task
- Running entirely local models for sensitive code
Practical Use Cases
- Workflows for automated testing and test generation
- Refactoring legacy code using custom skill chains
- Generating and maintaining documentation
- CI integration with minimal agent overhead
Security and Control
- Understanding the boundary of the 300-word system prompt
- Requiring manual approval for write operations
- Sandboxing bash execution for untrusted environments
- Auditing logs for all agent actions
Summary and Next Steps
- Review of minimalism, control, and extensibility principles
- Community resources and contribution guidelines
- Advanced topics for experienced Pi users
Requirements
- Proficiency in terminal-based development and bash
- Fundamental knowledge of TypeScript or JavaScript
- Understanding of npm package management
Target Audience
- Developers looking for a lightweight, modifiable coding agent
- Senior engineers requiring full control over agent internals
- Teams implementing terminal-first development practices
14 Hours
