Yes. NeuroNest Community edition is free forever and includes all 117+ AI agents, support for all 11 AI providers, the full 7-layer security engine, local inference, Agent Recipes, and every platform feature. No credit card required.

What is a beta activation code and how do I get one?

During the beta period, NeuroNest requires an activation code to install. Codes are in the format PQC-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX and use post-quantum cryptography (ML-KEM-768). You can request a free code at neuronest.cc/activate or receive one from an existing NeuroNest user.

Does NeuroNest work without an internet connection?

Yes. When configured with a local inference provider such as Ollama or llama.cpp, NeuroNest works completely offline. The IDE itself requires no internet connection once it is installed and activated.

Which operating systems does NeuroNest support?

NeuroNest supports macOS 13 Ventura and later via a single universal binary (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 and Intel x64), Windows 10 and Windows 11 via a single universal installer (x64 and ARM64), and Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+, Fedora 36+ via .deb, .rpm, and AppImage — x64 and ARM64).

NeuroNest is an agent-first IDE built on Electron for production development teams. It orchestrates 117+ specialized AI agents across 13 departments with a 9-stage AI pipeline, dual-layer policy engine, live code knowledge graph, local-first inference, and 50+ AI-powered features. No cloud dependency required.

How much does NeuroNest cost?

The Community edition is free forever and includes all 117+ AI agents, swarm orchestration, 11 AI providers, knowledge graph, 7-layer firewall, all channels, skills and templates, recipes, session sharing, and local auth. Professional ($29/month) and Enterprise (custom pricing) plans are coming soon.

What operating systems does NeuroNest support?

NeuroNest currently runs on macOS 13 or later (Apple Silicon and Intel). It works fully offline with local-first inference so your data never leaves your workstation.

What makes NeuroNest different from other AI coding tools?

NeuroNest is purpose-built — not a VS Code fork. It ships with 117+ specialized agents across 13 departments, a 9-stage AI pipeline with ZERA Optimizer, a dual-layer policy engine, a 7-layer defense-in-depth security model, a live code graph, 11 AI providers (local and cloud), and 50+ production-grade features including Recipes, Subagents, OS Mode, P2P Session Sharing, Voice-to-Code, Adversary Reviewer, and more. Data never leaves your workstation.

What are the 13 agent departments in NeuroNest?

Engineering (15 agents), Security (8), Data (10), DevOps (8), Design (6), QA (6), Product (5), Research (5), Mobile (4), Blockchain (4), AI/ML (6), Infrastructure (5), and NeuroNest Orchestration (1). Total: 117+ specialized agents.

What AI providers does NeuroNest support?

NeuroNest supports 11 AI providers. Cloud providers (API key auth): OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok (xAI), Mistral, NVIDIA NIM, Groq. Local providers (no auth required): Ollama, llama.cpp, OpenMythos. You can route sensitive operations to local providers so data never leaves your machine.

Is NeuroNest open source?

The NeuroNest repository is available on GitHub at github.com/NETGVai/NeuroNest. The Community edition is free forever.

What are the 5 execution topologies in NeuroNest?

Sequential (agents work in a linear chain — design then implement then test), Star (a hub agent dispatches work to independent spoke agents), Hierarchy (a manager agent coordinates a pool of specialist workers), Mesh (agents communicate peer-to-peer with no central coordinator), and Hybrid (adaptive combination chosen automatically by the orchestrator at runtime).

How does the 7-layer security model work?

Layer 1: Firewall Engine — regex-based sanitization, prompt injection detection (100+ rules, 12 threat categories), secrets scanning, and policy enforcement under 1 ms. Layer 2: Enhanced Firewall — hybrid regex plus LLM semantic analysis for sophisticated attacks, 4 policy presets, PII redaction for 12 data types. Layer 3: Action Analyzer — pre-execution risk scoring for every shell command and file operation using 200+ risk signatures and ensemble worst-case scoring. Layer 4: Runtime Protection — DevTools detection, debugger-flag scanning, SHA-256 file integrity verification, environment anomaly detection, keyboard shortcut blocking. Layer 5: Secure Communication — HTTPS enforcement, TOFU certificate pinning, HMAC-SHA256 request signing, 5-minute replay protection window, macOS Keychain token storage. Layer 6: Native C++ Module — SHA-256, HMAC, AES-256-GCM compiled into a Node-API addon so crypto secrets never surface in JavaScript. Layer 7: Edit Lock — directory-scoped write restrictions so agents can only modify paths they have been explicitly granted access to.

What is the ZERA Optimizer?

ZERA Optimizer is NeuroNest's prompt enhancement layer that runs at Stage 2 of the 9-stage AI pipeline — between user input and the Orchestrator Planner. It improves instruction clarity, reduces ambiguity, and structures user intent before routing to the appropriate agent department.

What are Recipes in NeuroNest?

Recipes are portable YAML workflow configurations with {{variable}} template substitution. They let you save and share multi-step agent workflows. NeuroNest ships 4 built-in recipes: Code Review, API Builder, Security Audit, and Test Generator. Custom recipes can be created and shared via deeplink.

What productivity features does NeuroNest include?

NeuroNest includes a comprehensive feature catalog: Monaco Editor (100+ languages), Inline Code Completion, Embedded Browser with pinned tabs, Extension System (CSV/Markdown/JSON/Image viewers), Multi-Session Parallel Agents, Subagents, Recipes, OS Mode (screen capture), Voice-to-Code (Whisper), P2P Session Sharing (PIN-protected), Global Search, Git Integration (AI commit messages and worktrees), Context Loading (images/URLs/sticky notes), Decision Log, Plan Archive, File-Session Links, 6 built-in Themes, App Zoom, Configuration Profiles, Prompt Cache, and an 8-step Onboarding Walkthrough.

Can I build plugins for NeuroNest?

Yes. The NeuroNest Plugin SDK (planned) will let developers build custom tools, skills, and integrations using a TypeScript-first SDK. Plugins run locally within the same security sandbox as built-in agents and declare their required capabilities in a manifest.

How do I get access to the beta?

Download NeuroNest at neuronest.cc/download and enter a PQC invite code (format: PQC-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX). Invite codes are derived using post-quantum cryptography (ML-KEM-768, ML-DSA-65, or SLH-DSA-SHAKE-128s). Request a code from an existing user or the NeuroNest team.

Is NeuroNest raising investment?

Yes. NeuroNest has a Series A open. Visit neuronest.cc/investors for the full investor deck covering the problem, solution, market opportunity ($50B+ AI developer tools market), traction, roadmap, team, and the ask.

Download NeuroNest — Free for macOS, Windows, and Linux

Download NeuroNest 1.0.0 Beta. The Community edition is free forever. Beta access requires an activation code in the format PQC-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX. Request a free code at neuronest.cc/activate.

Supported Platforms

macOS 13 Ventura or later — single universal binary that runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel x64.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 — single universal NSIS installer that runs on x64 and ARM64 (Surface Pro X, Snapdragon laptops).
Linux — .deb (Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+), .rpm (Fedora 36+, RHEL 8+), AppImage — x64 and ARM64.

System Requirements

RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended for multi-agent workflows
Storage: 2 GB for the application; additional space for local AI models if using Ollama or llama.cpp
CPU: Any modern x64 or ARM64 processor; Apple Silicon recommended for local inference performance

How to Install NeuroNest

Choose your platform and download the installer from neuronest.cc/download
Run the installer (macOS: drag to Applications; Windows: run .exe; Linux: install .deb/.rpm or run AppImage)
Launch NeuroNest and enter your beta activation code
Connect an AI provider — cloud (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) or local (Ollama for fully offline operation)
Open a project and start your first agent workflow

Current version: 1.0.0 Beta, released April 2026. All 117+ agents included in the free Community edition.