guides
Long-form reading on agentic coding.
Concepts, model comparisons, BYOK setup, and how Ava works under the hood. Written by the people building it.
- Concepts·6 min read·
Agentic coding, explained: from autocomplete to autonomous agents
What agentic coding actually is, how it differs from Copilot-style autocomplete, and the six mental states (Work, Plan, Chat, Teach, Security, Brainstorm) behind Ava Supernova.
- Comparisons·5 min read·
BYOK vs managed API: which one should you pick for AI coding?
When to bring your own API keys, when to use a managed subscription, and why Ava Supernova supports both on every plan — including Free.
- Models·5 min read·
Getting started with Kimi K2.6 for agentic coding
Why Kimi K2.6 from Moonshot is the current state of the art for agentic coding, how it compares to Opus 4.7, and how to wire it into Ava Supernova via BYOK.