Into the code.

Operation is a minimal, fast AI assistant for people who ship software. Sharpest in C++ and Python. No preamble, no clutter — just working code.

C++ & Python first

Tuned for systems code, tooling and scripts — not generic chit-chat.

Streams instantly

Token-by-token answers with zero layout jank.

Keyboard native

⌘K palette, ⌘J new chat, ⌘B sidebar, ↑ to edit.

Pin what matters

Keep reference threads one click away, always on top.

Free API

One key, one POST. Drop-in chat completions endpoint.

Yours alone

Private threads scoped to your account. Nothing shared.