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Course Outline
Introduction to Pi
- An overview of Pi, its philosophy of minimalism, and control mechanisms
- A comparison with Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Cursor for government use cases
- The four built-in tools: read, write, edit, and bash for efficient task management
- Scenarios where Pi is preferred over more complex agents in public sector operations
Installation and Setup
- Installing Pi using npm and other package managers for government systems
- Configuring API keys for 15+ supported providers to ensure seamless integration
- Setting up the working directory and context files to align with organizational standards
- Running Pi in both local and Docker environments for flexibility and scalability
Core Terminal Workflows
- Generating code from simple prompts to streamline development processes
- Reading and editing files with precision to maintain data integrity
- Executing bash commands safely within the agent for secure operations
- Managing session state and context resets to ensure consistent performance
Building Custom Skills
- Understanding the TypeScript skill API for custom development
- Writing custom read, write, and edit operations tailored to specific needs
- Integrating specialized workflows by hooking into bash execution
- Testing and debugging skills in isolation to ensure reliability
Prompt Templates and Themes
- Adapting system prompts for various programming languages and frameworks used in government projects
- Creating reusable prompt templates to maintain team consistency and efficiency
- Packaging themes as shareable modules to facilitate collaboration and standardization
Extending Pi with npm Packages
- Bundling custom skills as pi packages for easy distribution
- Publishing these packages to npm and Git repositories for broader access
- Installing community-contributed packages to leverage external expertise
- Managing dependency versions and ensuring compatibility across different systems
Provider Flexibility
- Switching between providers such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and others for government applications
- Optimizing performance by balancing cost, speed, and quality per task
- Running entirely local models to handle sensitive code securely
Practical Use Cases
- Implementing automated testing and test generation workflows for government software projects
- Refactoring legacy code using custom skill chains to modernize systems
- Generating and maintaining documentation to ensure compliance and transparency
- Integrating Pi into CI/CD pipelines with minimal agent overhead for efficient deployment
Security and Control
- Understanding the 300-word system prompt boundary to manage data constraints effectively
- Requiring manual approval for write operations to ensure control and security
- Sandboxing bash execution in untrusted environments to prevent unauthorized access
- Implementing audit logging of all agent actions for accountability and traceability
Summary and Next Steps
- Recap of the principles of minimalism, control, and extensibility that guide Pi's design for government use
- Community resources and contribution guidelines to foster a collaborative ecosystem
- Advanced topics for experienced Pi users to explore deeper functionalities and optimizations
Requirements
- Experience with terminal-based development and Bash scripting
- Fundamental knowledge of TypeScript or JavaScript
- Familiarity with npm package management
Audience
- Developers in search of a lightweight, customizable coding solution for government use
- Senior engineers requiring complete control over agent internals
- Teams transitioning to terminal-first development practices
14 Hours
