OpenLogos defines the spec.
RunLogos makes it actionable.
An open-source software engineering methodology born from 21 years of building production systems — re-compiled for the AI era.
Why OpenLogos exists
The Vibe Coding problem
AI writes code faster than ever — but projects are turning into black boxes. Developers jump straight to code, skip requirements, skip design, skip tests. The result? Ambiguity explosion, endless rework, and codebases no one understands.
21 years of engineering wisdom
From building China's #1 API Gateway at Alibaba Cloud to architecting Feixin's messaging infrastructure for millions of users — decades of front-line software engineering taught one lesson: great software needs great process.
A methodology is born
While building RunLogos, the pattern became clear: BDD, TDD, DDD, Stage-Gate — these proven engineering methods could be encoded as AI-executable Skills. OpenLogos was born to make this accessible to every developer, for free.
Harnessed engineering for AI
OpenLogos aligns with the emerging "harnessed engineering" movement — AI does the heavy lifting, but engineers maintain control through structured methodology. It's the counter-thesis to vibe coding, and it works.
Two projects, one mission
LOGOS is a product ecosystem composed of two complementary projects under the miniidea brand.
OpenLogos
Open Source · Apache 2.0The methodology
An open-source software engineering methodology that encodes proven engineering practices as AI-executable Skills. Platform-agnostic Markdown files that work with any AI coding tool.
- 13 built-in AI Skills covering the full development lifecycle
- CLI tool (
openlogos) for project scaffolding and verification - Specifications for project structure, workflow, and test results
- Works with Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor, and more
RunLogos
Commercial · Desktop AppThe tool
The best-practice implementation of OpenLogos — a desktop application that brings the methodology to life with visual editing, scenario orchestration, and automated verification.
- Unified project dashboard: docs, API, DB, scenarios in one panel
- Visual API editor and SQL designer
- Scenario runner for end-to-end API chain verification
- Highlight-to-comment for structured AI prompt generation
This model has strong industry precedents:
The de facto development paradigm
for the AI era
As AI coding tools become mainstream, the gap between "AI writes code" and "AI builds great software" will only widen. OpenLogos bridges that gap with a structured, open methodology that any developer can adopt and any AI tool can follow.
Community-driven
OpenLogos is maintained by the open-source community. Skills, specs, and tooling evolve through real-world usage and contributions.
Enterprise-ready
RunLogos provides enterprise-grade tooling — visual dashboards, team collaboration, and advanced verification — built on the open methodology.
Dual flywheel
Better methodology → larger community → stronger tooling demand → tool revenue funds methodology evolution. A self-reinforcing cycle.
Built by a developer who's been there
Solo developer. 21 years of code. Based in Beijing. Building tools that make developers' lives smoother — and now, a methodology that makes AI coding actually reliable.
Alibaba Cloud · API Gateway
Product lead. Built it from zero to China's #1 API gateway — processing billions of API calls per day across 30+ global regions.
Feixin · Server Architecture
Lead server architect at China's dominant IM platform, designing infrastructure that kept millions of users connected at peak.
miniidea · Indie Developer
Founded miniidea. Shipped Tools.Top (40+ dev tools), created OpenLogos, and building RunLogos.
"The best tool is invisible. Great tools don't demand your attention — they quietly remove friction and get out of your way. OpenLogos follows the same principle: it doesn't fight your AI tool, it makes your AI tool better."
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