Ghostwriter
What it is: Replit's built-in AI coding assistant. Code completion, chat, debugging. All in your browser.
What It Does Best
Zero setup. No local install. Open Replit, start coding with AI. Perfect for quick experiments and learning.
Context-aware suggestions. Understands your Replit project structure. Suggests code that fits your existing patterns.
Explain code. Highlight confusing code, ask Ghostwriter to explain. Great for learning or inheriting projects.
Pricing
Free: Basic Replit features
Ghostwriter: $10/month (AI features)
Pro: $20/month (Ghostwriter + more resources)
When to Use It
✅ Already using Replit for development
✅ Quick prototypes without local setup
✅ Teaching or learning to code
✅ Chromebook or restricted device (browser-only)
When NOT to Use It
❌ Large production codebases (local IDE better)
❌ Need offline development
❌ Want to use different AI models
Bottom line: Best AI assistant for browser-based coding. If you're in Replit, Ghostwriter is a no-brainer. Not worth switching to Replit just for it.