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Frequently Asked Questions

General​

What is Ultra-Dex?​

Ultra-Dex is an AI orchestration meta-layer that routes tasks across 13+ providers, coordinates multi-agent swarms, and maintains persistent memory for software engineering workflows.

How is Ultra-Dex different from other AI coding tools?​

Unlike tools that focus on code completion, Ultra-Dex orchestrates entire development workflows. It manages context across tools, coordinates multiple AI agents, enforces quality standards, and integrates with 100+ services.

Do I need to replace my existing tools?​

No! Ultra-Dex works with your existing tools. It creates a unified layer that connects them all, enabling AI agents to work seamlessly across your entire tech stack.

Installation & Setup​

What are the system requirements?​

  • Node.js version 18 or higher
  • At least 4GB of free disk space
  • Internet connection for AI API access
  • Git for version control

How do I install Ultra-Dex?​

npm install -g ultra-dex

What AI providers does Ultra-Dex support?​

Ultra-Dex supports 13+ providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, NVIDIA Nemotron, Mistral, Groq, DeepSeek, Cohere, Together AI, Fireworks, Perplexity, Grok, and Llama 4. The SmartRouter selects by cost, latency, or quality with automatic fallback chains.

Usage​

How do I start a new project?​

mkdir my-project
cd my-project
ultra-dex init
ultra-dex plan "Describe what you want to build"
ultra-dex run IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md

How many commands does Ultra-Dex have?​

Ultra-Dex includes 135+ commands organized into categories like planning, execution, verification, and integrations.

Can Ultra-Dex work with my existing codebase?​

Yes! Ultra-Dex can analyze and work with existing codebases. Use ultra-dex context analyze to understand your current project structure.

AI & Agents​

How does the multi-agent system work?​

Ultra-Dex coordinates specialized AI agents for different tasks (frontend, backend, testing, etc.) to work together on projects, similar to a human team.

What is the verification process?​

Ultra-Dex implements a 21-step verification protocol that checks code quality, security, performance, and alignment with your original requirements.

How does context management work?​

Ultra-Dex maintains project context in files like CONTEXT.md and IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md, ensuring all agents work with consistent information.

Integrations​

Which services does Ultra-Dex integrate with?​

Ultra-Dex integrates with 100+ services including GitHub, Jira, Stripe, Notion, Slack, Discord, Vercel, Supabase, and many more.

How do I connect Ultra-Dex to my services?​

Use the configuration commands:

ultra-dex config set GITHUB_TOKEN your-token
ultra-dex config set STRIPE_SECRET_KEY your-key

Is my data secure?​

Yes, Ultra-Dex follows security best practices. API keys are stored securely, and no code is sent to Ultra-Dex servers (only to your configured AI providers).

Performance & Costs​

How much does Ultra-Dex cost?​

Ultra-Dex is open source and free to use. You only pay for the AI API usage and any integrated services.

How can I monitor AI API usage?​

ultra-dex usage show

Does Ultra-Dex cache results to reduce costs?​

Yes, Ultra-Dex implements intelligent caching to avoid redundant API calls for similar operations.

Troubleshooting​

What should I do if a command fails?​

  1. Run ultra-dex doctor for diagnostics
  2. Use --verbose flag for more details
  3. Check your API keys with ultra-dex config show
  4. Review the troubleshooting guide

How do I reset Ultra-Dex configuration?​

ultra-dex config reset

Enterprise​

Is there enterprise support?​

Yes, enterprise support is available for larger teams with additional features like SSO, advanced governance, and priority support.

Can I self-host Ultra-Dex?​

Yes, Ultra-Dex can be deployed in your own infrastructure for enhanced security and compliance.

Development​

How can I contribute to Ultra-Dex?​

Check out the CONTRIBUTING.md file in the repository for contribution guidelines.

Where can I report bugs?​

Report bugs on our GitHub repository issues page.

How often is Ultra-Dex updated?​

Ultra-Dex receives regular updates with new features, integrations, and improvements. Check the CHANGELOG for release notes.