Amp
Amp is an agentic coding tool that runs agents on cloud machines called orbs, so tasks continue after you close your laptop, using several frontier models.
About this tool
Amp’s makers present it as an agentic coding environment designed to keep pace with the newest AI models. Its distinctive idea is the orb: for each thread, Amp provisions a machine preloaded with your repository, tooling and plugins, so the agent can keep working after you send a prompt and close your laptop, and can even wake itself to check on things like a production rollout.
Amp uses several models, routing work to whichever fits best, including fast models for simple steps. You can start an orb from an iPhone, check it from a Mac and continue in the terminal interface, with notifications when a thread needs your input. Threads can be saved and shared with teammates. The team deliberately removes features it does not use and avoids backward compatibility.
What you can do
Orbs
Per-thread cloud machines with your code and tools let agents keep running without your laptop.
Multi-model routing
Amp combines frontier and fast models, assigning each the work it handles best.
Work from anywhere
Start, monitor and continue threads across phone, desktop and terminal apps.
Shareable threads
Save agent conversations and share them with teammates for review or reuse.
Who is it for?
- A developer starts a performance investigation before leaving the office and reviews the result the next morning.
- An engineer sends a screen recording of a UI bug and lets the agent reproduce and fix it.
- A team shares a thread showing how a release was cut and verified.
Before you choose
Amp intentionally drops older features as models change, so expect the workflow to evolve quickly.
Granting orbs access to production systems requires careful permission management.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Amp orb?
An orb is a machine Amp creates for each thread, with your code, tools and plugins set up, so the agent can work while you are away.
Which models does Amp use?
Amp uses several frontier models plus faster ones, choosing what suits each task. The specific models change as new ones are released.
Can I use my existing AI subscription with Amp?
Amp lets you link a ChatGPT or Claude subscription for some usage levels, while other usage draws on Amp credits.
Check the official website for current features, pricing, and terms.
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