Axon

A new generation of agentic intelligence.

Axon isn't another chatbot with tools. It's a cognitive operating system — a distributed network of specialized AI subsystems that coordinate like a real mind to understand, reason, and code alongside you.

npm install -g @arcforge/axon

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What Makes Axon Different?

Designed Cognition, Not Prompted Behavior

Axon runs on a proprietary cognitive operating system that orchestrates dozens of AI models as a single, coherent intelligence. Modular in structure, composable in function, transparent in reasoning.

This isn't prompted behavior. It's designed cognition.

Persistent Memory Architecture

Most agents drown in their own context windows, rereading your project on every turn. Axon forms a persistent semantic map of your codebase — architecture, patterns, conventions, dependencies — and recalls only what's relevant in the moment.

• No tokens wasted on redundant context
• No scanning or searching — it simply remembers
• Evolving understanding that improves as you work together

Network Intelligence

A distributed network of specialized subsystems coordinate seamlessly:

• Planners design implementation strategies
• Coders write clean, contextual solutions
• Critics review for quality and correctness
• Test Writers ensure robustness

All working together as a single, cohesive intelligence runtime.

No Slop, Just Code

Axon understands your architecture, follows your patterns, and writes thoughtful solutions. No unnecessary abstractions, no premature optimizations, no junior-level mistakes.

It thinks like a senior engineer because it's designed to think, not just pattern-match.

Quick Start

# Install globally
npm install -g @arcforge/axon

# Launch the terminal UI
axon

Requirements:

• Bun runtime installed
• Valid Axon API key (get yours at axon.hexlabs.co.uk)

Features

Beautiful Terminal UI

Built with Blessed for a responsive, full-featured text user interface. Navigate with keyboard shortcuts, manage multiple workspaces, and visualize agent reasoning in real-time.

Network Intelligence

Multiple specialized AI subsystems coordinating as a single mind — planners, critics, coders, test writers — all working in parallel across intelligent inference pipelines.

Process Management

Monitor and control running processes, track execution state, and visualize the cognitive control loop in action.

Kanban-Style Task Management

Built-in task board for organizing work, tracking agent decisions, and managing multi-step implementations.

Device Authentication

Secure device flow authentication connects your CLI to your Axon account seamlessly.

Real-Time Visualizations

Audio visualizer, system metrics, and cognitive state monitoring — see your agent think.

Usage

Once launched, navigate with:

• Arrow keys → Navigate menus and panels
• Enter → Select / Execute
• Esc → Go back
• Tab → Switch between panels
• /help → View all commands

Example Session

$ axon

# Initialize context for your project
> axon init

# Ask questions about your codebase
> "Why was this module created?"
> "What depends on this function?"

# Request implementations
> "Add user authentication with JWT"

# The agent plans, codes, tests, and explains its reasoning

How It Works

1. Initialize — Build a Semantic Map

As Axon explores your codebase, it forms a persistent map of how everything fits together. Not files. Not tokens. But meaning: purpose, relationships, design intent.

2. Instruct — Context Without Friction

Ask questions like a senior engineer would:

• "Why was this module created?"
• "What depends on this function?"
• "How did this system evolve over time?"

Axon answers immediately — without scanning, searching, or invoking tools. It simply remembers.

3. Execute — Distributed Intelligence

Complex tasks are routed across parallel inference pipelines. Heavy reasoning goes deep with advanced models. Simple tasks stay lean and fast.

A purpose-built cognitive architecture that makes traditional LLM tools feel like they're standing still.

Architecture

Axon is powered by:

• Cognitive Operating System — Proprietary runtime for orchestrating distributed AI subsystems
• Persistent Memory Layer — Semantic graph storage with contextual retrieval
• Parallel Inference Pipelines — Intelligent task routing across model tiers
• Real-Time State Monitoring — Observable cognitive control loop

Built on Cognos — a first-class cognitive framework for agentic intelligence.

Authentication

Axon uses device flow authentication to securely connect your CLI to your account:

1. Run axon for the first time
2. Visit the authentication URL shown in the terminal
3. Approve the device from your browser
4. Start coding

Your API key is stored securely and refreshed automatically.

Credits & Billing

Axon operates on a credit-based system:

• 1,000 credits per £1
• Subscription plans grant monthly credit allocations
• Top-ups available for one-time purchases
• Credits never expire

Manage your subscription at axon.hexlabs.co.uk/billing

Support

• Website: axon.hexlabs.co.uk
• Documentation: axon.hexlabs.co.uk/docs
• Billing: axon.hexlabs.co.uk/billing

License

Copyright © 2025 ArcForge. All rights reserved.

This is proprietary software. See LICENSE for details.

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