kodwai
Scores developer skill in directing AI coding agents on real challenges.
Product memo
Developers use kodwai to test their ability to direct AI coding agents through real-world challenges. Unlike traditional platforms, it runs locally with the developer's chosen AI agent, such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex. This approach scores how well users guide the AI, not just their memorized code, building a verifiable profile for hiring managers.
- For who
- Developers testing AI coding skills
- Solves what
- Scores how well developers direct AI coding agents on real challenges.
- Local terminal challenges
- AI agent integration
- Public leaderboard ranking
In their own words
The first platform where developers test their vibe coding skills.
Solve real coding challenges on your own machine with your own AI agent, Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex. Kodwai scores how well you direct the agent, not what you memorized, and ranks you on a public leaderboard.
Operator & company
Operators
2 people
Maker · Source-backed
Maker · Source-backed
Company
- Team
Indie / lean
- Founded
Jun 2026
Operating model
- Business model
Donation
- Platform
Web app
- Audience
Developers
Builder strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About kodwai Expand
Scores developer skill in directing AI coding agents on real challenges.
Niche context
Adjacent niches
Competitive context
3 peers · Same primary niche.
Commercial cues
- Model
- free only
- Free tier
- No
- Trial
- No
Pricing strategy
Kodwai offers a free 07 tier; paid plan details are not publicly priced.
- • A free tier removes friction for developers to adopt and test AI.
- • Focuses on skill verification for hiring managers, not direct developer monetization.
- • Voluntary sponsorship keeps the core product free.