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Dev tools · April 14, 2016

Kite

Internet-connected programming

Kite launched on April 14, 2016 with 867 votes, #3 of 4,301 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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In plain words

Kite is a developer tool for Mac that provides internet-connected programming assistance. It integrates with coding workflows to help software engineers write code more efficiently. The tool combines cloud-based features with local development environments, making it relevant for programmers working on Mac systems who want enhanced capabilities beyond traditional text editors.

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From the sources

“These markets are so large and they’re growing so fast, we’re actually seeing brand effects take place. And we haven’t seen that since the internet. And by brand effects, I mean if you become the household name, you will get the adoption.” From 2014 to 2021, Kite was a startup using AI to help developers write code. We have stopped working on Kite, and are no longer supporting the Kite software. Thank you to everyone who used our product, and thank you to our team members and investors who made this journey possible. While we built next-generation experiences for developers, our business failed in two important ways. First, we failed to deliver our vision of AI-assisted programming because…from kite.com

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