Why We Built Cheetah: The AI Coding Assistant That Actually Gets It
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Why We Built Cheetah: The AI Coding Assistant That Actually Gets It

The story behind Cheetah and how we're solving real developer pain points with AI that understands context, not just syntax.

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Yash Budhia

Co-founder at Cheetah AI

August 15, 2025
6 min read

Why We Built Cheetah: The AI Coding Assistant That Actually Gets It

After years of building software and managing development teams, we noticed a pattern: developers were drowning in context switching, struggling with unfamiliar codebases, and spending hours on tasks that should take minutes. Existing AI tools offered autocomplete, but they didn't understand the bigger picture.

That's why we built Cheetah.

The Problem With Current AI Coding Tools

Most AI coding assistants treat code like isolated snippets. They excel at:

  • Completing the next line
  • Generating boilerplate
  • Answering generic "how-to" questions

But they fail when you need to:

  • Understand how multiple files relate to each other
  • Debug complex issues across your entire codebase
  • Refactor while maintaining consistency
  • Navigate legacy code without documentation

How Cheetah Is Different

1. Deep Codebase Understanding

Cheetah doesn't just read files—it understands your project architecture. It knows:

  • How your components interact
  • Where business logic lives
  • Which patterns your team follows
  • Dependencies between modules

This means better suggestions, fewer bugs, and faster onboarding.

2. Context-Aware Conversations

Instead of one-off completions, Cheetah engages in multi-turn conversations about your code. Ask questions like:

  • "Where should I add authentication middleware?"
  • "Why is this component re-rendering?"
  • "How do I refactor this without breaking tests?"

3. Real-Time Codebase Analysis

Cheetah continuously analyzes your codebase to:

  • Identify potential bugs before they ship
  • Suggest performance improvements
  • Maintain coding standards
  • Detect security vulnerabilities

Built for Real Development Workflows

We designed Cheetah for how developers actually work:

No Configuration Needed: Plug and play. Cheetah automatically detects your tech stack, coding style, and project structure.

IDE Integration: Works seamlessly in your existing environment—no need to switch contexts or learn new tools.

Team Collaboration: Share context and insights across your team. When one developer solves a problem, everyone benefits.

The Results Speak for Themselves

Developers using Cheetah report:

  • 50% faster feature development
  • 70% reduction in debugging time
  • 90% faster onboarding for new team members

But more importantly, they report feeling less frustrated and more productive.

What's Next

We're constantly improving Cheetah based on real developer feedback. Upcoming features include:

  • Advanced refactoring assistance
  • Automated test generation
  • Custom team knowledge bases
  • Integration with popular dev tools

Join Us

Cheetah isn't just a tool—it's a movement toward more intelligent, efficient software development. We're building something developers actually want to use, not just another AI gimmick.

Try Cheetah today and experience development the way it should be.

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About Yash Budhia

Co-founder at Cheetah AI

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