Bama

Bama is a software development kit that uses agent skills to build native macOS applications from ideas or existing apps.

Bama provides agent skills that take a native macOS app from an idea to your Dock using Swift and SwiftUI with local data. The system works by cloning an app to screenshot screens and write an index, planning user stories with acceptance criteria, and building code one story per commit. It includes specific skills for research, routing, code generation, OS integrations, performance, architecture, design, and verification. Supported tools include Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and Gemini CLI. The project is open source under the MIT license.

Bama at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, CLI, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/daveebbelaar/bama

Key features

Router finds project state and calls the right skill
Turns ideas into one-page briefs
Screenshots every screen of any app with computer use or a browser
Builds backlogs with checkable user stories in milestones
Writes Swift 6 concurrency, SwiftData, and AppKit code
Measures and fixes performance using command line Instruments
Builds, installs, and snapshots pages in light and dark mode
Runs Swift Testing and in-app self-tests

Use it for

Rebuild existing macOS apps into native applications
Plan and build software using AI coding agents
Clone and analyze UI screens of target applications
Automate testing, snapshot verification, and code commits

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