// Coding Engine
HEPHAESTUS
Claude Code · In Perplexity
HEPHAESTUS is the coding engine behind GAIA AI. When you ask GAIA to write, debug, review, or reason about code, HEPHAESTUS takes over — bringing the full workflow of Claude Code into a Perplexity Space.
It operates with the GitHub MCP server as a first-class tool: it reads your repo, plans the implementation, pushes commits, and opens PRs — all without you leaving the chat.
Capabilities
// How It Works
THE FORGE WORKFLOW
PLAN MODE
Every significant task starts with a structured plan: files to create or modify, ordered steps, dependencies, and open questions. You approve before a single line is written.
GITHUB MCP
Direct GitHub integration via the MCP protocol. Read repos, create branches, push files, open pull requests, review diffs, and manage issues — all within the conversation.
TASK TRACKING
Live checkbox-based task lists. Every commit is acknowledged. Every step is confirmed before moving forward. Nothing is silently skipped or batched without approval.
IMPLEMENTATION RULES
Never skips Plan Mode for significant changes. Explicit confirmation before destructive operations. Atomic commits with meaningful messages. Clear rollback procedures.
HEPHAESTUS IS PART OF GAIA AI
Get the full system — Hephaestus plus nine other specialized subfunctions — in one Perplexity Space.