> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shipyard.lol/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# ShipCode Local

> Use ShipCode inside your local development workspace.

ShipCode Local is the local-first coding environment in the Shipyard suite. It is designed for direct project editing with AI assistance, visible diffs, review controls, terminal access, and provider flexibility.

## Use Local when

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  <Column>
    <Card title="You need local control" icon="laptop">
      Keep changes, terminal commands, and review loops inside the project on your machine.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="You are iterating fast" icon="zap">
      Use AI composition and slash commands while staying close to the code and test feedback.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="You need precise review" icon="git-compare">
      Inspect diffs, undo or redo changes, and review proposed edits before keeping them.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="You use custom providers" icon="plug">
      Work with MCP and multiple provider options when your workflow needs more context sources.
    </Card>
  </Column>
</Columns>

<Note>
  ShipCode Local and ShipCode Cloud are complementary. Use Cloud for delegated remote runs and Local for hands-on development.
</Note>