Slate
Coding Agents · Free + paid
Purpose-built agent for long and complex coding tasks
At a glance
- Made by
- Random Labs
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- Available on
- CLI
What is Slate?
Slate is a terminal coding agent made by Random Labs that features a swarm orchestration architecture running multiple sub-agents in parallel. It sustains long tasks through exploration, implementation, build, test failures, and follow-up fixes, splitting independent research, coding, and verification into parallel threads and then merging the results. It automatically picks the model that fits the task (for example, Claude for conversation, Codex for execution) and manages context with its own compaction algorithm. It is currently in open beta and is installed via npm.
- Parallel swarm orchestration (subagents)
- Sustains long multi-step tasks
- Automatic model selection per task
- Built-in context compression algorithm
- Researches and presents a plan without a planning mode
- Orchestration and tracing
Who uses Slate and for what
- Hands off repository-wide work at once that used to be split across multiple agent sessions
Pricing
Freemium (free + paid subscription)
Typically offers a free/low-cost plan for individuals and paid plans for teams and enterprises (varies by tool)
Estimate based on AI knowledge - please verify on the official site
AI tools similar to Slate (alternatives)
Slate vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | — | — | No |
| Amazon Q Developer | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | — | Yes |
| Amp | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | $20/mo | No |
| Blackbox AI | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | — | No |
| Codebuff | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | No | $100/mo | No |
3 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Amp ($20/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Slate on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 50 AI tools in the Coding Agents field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #16 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Slate for free?
Freemium (free + paid subscription). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Slate?
Tools that do the same job, such as Amazon Q Developer, Amp, Blackbox AI, Codebuff, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Slate in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.