Plandex v2 offers an open source AI coding agent designed for handling large projects and tasks. Users appreciate its separation of code editing and validation functions, which optimizes performance and reduces costs compared to other services. Discussion reveals a community of users who often switch between various AI coding tools (like Aider and Claude Code), indicating a preference for flexibility and cost-effectiveness. One concern raised is regarding performance on Mac systems due to Docker limitations. Insights into user experiences highlight the desire for tools that incorporate awareness of existing codebases and iterative functionality. The potential competition with other terminal-based tools, and the possible shortcomings in user interface and experience compared to IDE systems, are debated. Overall, Plandex presents a powerful addition to the coding assistant landscape.