Axis' Iliad
Axis' Iliad — The modern epic that shapes raw codebases into canonical, agent-ready artifacts. Axis' Iliad authors the definitive foundation for the next era of natural-language workspace development.
Canonical name: Axis' Iliad. Use this name consistently across docs, registries, and integrations.
Try it in 30 seconds — no signup required
Three programs are completely free with no API key:
# 1. Get an API key (free tier, instant)
curl -X POST https://axis-api-6c7z.onrender.com/v1/accounts \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"email":"you@example.com","name":"My Agent","tier":"free"}'
# 2. Analyze any public GitHub repo
curl -X POST https://axis-api-6c7z.onrender.com/v1/github/analyze \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
-d '{"url":"https://github.com/owner/repo","programs":["search","skills","debug"]}'
# 3. Download the generated artifacts as a ZIP
curl https://axis-api-6c7z.onrender.com/v1/projects/PROJECT_ID/export \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' -o artifacts.zip
Free tier includes: Search (context maps), Skills (AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, .cursorrules), Debug (playbooks, incident templates). Pro unlocks all 18 programs.
What you get
One scan → 86 artifacts across 18 programs, ready in seconds:
| What you need | Program | Key outputs |
|---|---|---|
| Orient a new AI agent | Search (free) | context-map.json, repo-profile.yaml, architecture-summary.md |
| Give any LLM codebase context | Skills (free) | AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, .cursorrules, workflow-pack.md |
| Debug a production incident | Debug (free) | debug-playbook.md, tracing-rules.md, root-cause-checklist.md |
| Audit your UI | Frontend | frontend-rules.md, ui-audit.md, component-guidelines.md |
| Fix search ranking | SEO | seo-rules.md, meta-tag-audit.json, schema-recommendations.json |
| Cut LLM costs | Optimization | optimization-rules.md, cost-estimate.json, token-budget-plan.md |
| Ship a design system | Theme | design-tokens.json, theme.css, dark-mode-tokens.json |
| Unify your brand voice | Brand | brand-guidelines.md, voice-and-tone.md, messaging-system.yaml |
| Automate dev workflows | Superpowers | superpower-pack.md, workflow-registry.json, automation-pipeline.yaml |
| Launch a campaign | Marketing | campaign-brief.md, funnel-map.md, ab-test-plan.md |
| Build data/research tools | Notebook | notebook-summary.md, research-threads.md, source-map.json |
| Manage a knowledge vault | Obsidian | obsidian-skill-pack.md, vault-rules.md, graph-prompt-map.json |
| Connect AI tools (MCP) | MCP | mcp-config.json, capability-registry.json, server-manifest.yaml |
| Generate components | Artifacts | generated-component.tsx, dashboard-widget.tsx, component-library.json |
| Create dev videos | Remotion | remotion-script.ts, scene-plan.md, storyboard.md |
| Social & visual assets | Canvas | canvas-spec.json, social-pack.md, poster-layouts.md |
| Generative art / NFT | Algorithmic | generative-sketch.ts, variation-matrix.json, parameter-pack.json |
| Agentic commerce (Visa AP2) | Agentic Purchasing | agent-purchasing-playbook.md, checkout-flow.md, negotiation-rules.md |
For AI agents — MCP integration
AXIS exposes a Streamable HTTP MCP server at https://axis-api-6c7z.onrender.com/mcp. Add it to your agent and it can analyze any repo or prepare for agentic purchasing autonomously.
VS Code (.vscode/mcp.json):
{
"servers": {
"axis-iliad": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://axis-api-6c7z.onrender.com/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}
Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"axis-iliad": {
"url": "https://axis-api-6c7z.onrender.com/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}
Free MCP tools (no auth needed): list_programs, search_and_discover_tools, discover_agentic_commerce_tools, discover_agentic_purchasing_needs, get_referral_code, check_referral_credits
Pricing
| Tier | Price | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Search, Skills, Debug |
| Pro | $0.50 / run | All 18 programs, 86 artifacts |
| Lite mode | $0.15–$0.25 / run | Top-gap summary, reduced output |
Budget negotiation: send X-Agent-Budget: {"budget_per_run_cents": 25} + X-Agent-Mode: lite on any paid call.
Self-host
# Prerequisites: Node.js ≥ 20, pnpm ≥ 9
git clone https://github.com/lastmanupinc-hub/axis-iliad.git
cd axis-iliad
pnpm install
pnpm build
# Start the API server (port 4000)
node apps/api/dist/server.js
# Start the web UI (port 5173)
cd apps/web && npx vite
# Or use the CLI directly
node apps/cli/dist/cli.js analyze .
node apps/cli/dist/cli.js github https://github.com/owner/repo
Docker:
docker build -t axis-iliad .
docker run -p 4000:4000 axis-iliad
Architecture
axis-iliad/
├── apps/
│ ├── api/ → Zero-dependency HTTP server (port 4000, 102 endpoints)
│ ├── cli/ → CLI tool: axis analyze <dir> | axis github <url>
│ └── web/ → Vite + React 19 SPA (dark theme, toast, command palette)
├── packages/
│ ├── snapshots/ → Snapshot intake, SQLite persistence, billing, funnel
│ ├── repo-parser/ → Language detection (60+), framework detection (10), import graph
│ ├── context-engine/ → Context map builder, repo profile, route/architecture analysis
│ └── generator-core/ → 86 generators across 18 programs
└── vitest.config.ts → Shared test config
Programs (18)
| Program | Outputs | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Search | context-map.json, repo-profile.yaml, architecture-summary.md, dependency-hotspots.md | Free |
| Skills | AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, .cursorrules, workflow-pack.md, policy-pack.md | Free |
| Debug | debug-playbook.md, incident-template.md, tracing-rules.md, root-cause-checklist.md | Free |
| Frontend | frontend-rules.md, component-guidelines.md, layout-patterns.md, ui-audit.md | Pro |
| SEO | seo-rules.md, schema-recommendations.json, route-priority-map.md, content-audit.md, meta-tag-audit.json | Pro |
| Optimization | optimization-rules.md, prompt-diff-report.md, cost-estimate.json, token-budget-plan.md | Pro |
| Theme | design-tokens.json, theme.css, theme-guidelines.md, component-theme-map.json, dark-mode-tokens.json | Pro |
| Brand | brand-guidelines.md, voice-and-tone.md, content-constraints.md, messaging-system.yaml, channel-rulebook.md | Pro |
| Superpowers | superpower-pack.md, workflow-registry.json, test-generation-rules.md, refactor-checklist.md, automation-pipeline.yaml | Pro |
| Marketing | campaign-brief.md, funnel-map.md, sequence-pack.md, cro-playbook.md, ab-test-plan.md | Pro |
| Notebook | notebook-summary.md, source-map.json, study-brief.md, research-threads.md, citation-index.json | Pro |
| Obsidian | obsidian-skill-pack.md, vault-rules.md, graph-prompt-map.json, linking-policy.md, template-pack.md | Pro |
| MCP | mcp-config.json, connector-map.yaml, capability-registry.json, server-manifest.yaml | Pro |
| Artifacts | generated-component.tsx, dashboard-widget.tsx, embed-snippet.ts, artifact-spec.md, component-library.json | Pro |
| Remotion | remotion-script.ts, scene-plan.md, render-config.json, asset-checklist.md, storyboard.md | Pro |
| Canvas | canvas-spec.json, social-pack.md, poster-layouts.md, asset-guidelines.md, brand-board.md | Pro |
| Algorithmic | generative-sketch.ts, parameter-pack.json, collection-map.md, export-manifest.yaml, variation-matrix.json | Pro |
| Agentic Purchasing | agent-purchasing-playbook.md, product-schema.json, checkout-flow.md, negotiation-rules.md, commerce-registry.json | Pro |
API Endpoints
Core Pipeline
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| POST | /v1/snapshots | Upload repo snapshot (multipart file upload) |
| POST | /v1/github/analyze | Analyze repo from GitHub URL |
| GET | /v1/snapshots/:id | Get snapshot metadata |
| GET | /v1/projects/:project_id/snapshots | List snapshots for project |
| POST | /v1/search/export | Run search program |
| POST | /v1/skills/generate | Run skills program |
| POST | /v1/debug/analyze | Run debug program |
| POST | /v1/frontend/audit | Run frontend program |
| POST | /v1/seo/analyze | Run SEO program |
| POST | /v1/optimization/analyze | Run optimization program |
| POST | /v1/theme/generate | Run theme program |
| POST | /v1/brand/generate | Run brand program |
| POST | /v1/superpowers/generate | Run superpowers program |
| POST | /v1/marketing/generate | Run marketing program |
| POST | /v1/notebook/generate | Run notebook program |
| POST | /v1/obsidian/analyze | Run obsidian program |
| POST | /v1/mcp/provision | Run MCP program |
| POST | /v1/artifacts/generate | Run artifacts program |
| POST | /v1/remotion/generate | Run remotion program |
| POST | /v1/canvas/generate | Run canvas program |
| POST | /v1/algorithmic/generate | Run algorithmic program |
| POST | /v1/agentic-purchasing/generate | Run agentic purchasing program |
| GET | /v1/programs | List all programs with generator counts |
| GET | /v1/projects/:id/generated-files/:path | Download individual generated file |
| GET | /v1/projects/:id/export | Download ZIP of generated files |
Billing & Account
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| POST | /v1/accounts | Create account |
| GET | /v1/account | Get account info |
| POST | /v1/account/keys | Create API key |
| GET | /v1/account/keys | List API keys |
| POST | /v1/account/keys/:id/revoke | Revoke API key |
| GET | /v1/account/usage | Get usage stats |
| GET | /v1/account/quota | Get quota info |
| POST | /v1/account/tier | Update billing tier |
| POST | /v1/account/programs | Update program entitlements |
| POST | /v1/account/github-token | Save encrypted GitHub token |
| GET | /v1/account/github-token | List GitHub tokens |
| DELETE | /v1/account/github-token/:token_id | Delete GitHub token |
| GET | /v1/billing/history | Billing tier change audit trail |
| GET | /v1/billing/proration | Proration preview for tier changes |
Funnel & Plans
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /v1/plans | Get plan catalog |
| POST | /v1/account/seats | Invite team member |
| GET | /v1/account/seats | List team seats |
| POST | /v1/account/seats/:id/revoke | Revoke seat |
| GET | /v1/account/upgrade-prompts | Get contextual upgrade prompts |
| GET | /v1/account/funnel-status | Get funnel stage |
| GET | /v1/admin/funnel-metrics | Aggregate funnel analytics |
Search & Versions
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| POST | /v1/search/index | Index snapshot content for FTS5 search |
| POST | /v1/search/query | Full-text search across indexed content |
| GET | /v1/search/:id/stats | Search index statistics |
| GET | /v1/snapshots/:id/versions | List generation versions |
| GET | /v1/snapshots/:id/versions/:num | Get specific version with files |
| GET | /v1/snapshots/:id/diff?old=N&new=M | Diff between two versions |
Webhooks
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| POST | /v1/account/webhooks | Create webhook |
| GET | /v1/account/webhooks | List webhooks |
| DELETE | /v1/account/webhooks/:id | Delete webhook |
| POST | /v1/account/webhooks/:id/toggle | Toggle webhook active/disabled |
| GET | /v1/account/webhooks/:id/deliveries | List delivery attempts |
Infrastructure
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /v1/health | Health check |
| GET | /v1/health/live | Liveness probe |
| GET | /v1/health/ready | Readiness probe (DB connectivity) |
| GET | /v1/metrics | Prometheus-style metrics |
| GET | /v1/db/stats | Database statistics |
| POST | /v1/db/maintenance | Database maintenance (vacuum, WAL checkpoint) |
| GET | /v1/docs | OpenAPI 3.1 specification |
| GET | /v1/admin/stats | System-wide statistics |
| GET | /v1/admin/accounts | Admin: list all accounts |
| GET | /v1/admin/activity | Admin: recent activity feed |
Input Methods
- File Upload — POST
/v1/snapshotswith multipart body - GitHub URL — POST
/v1/github/analyzewith{ "url": "https://github.com/..." } - CLI (local) —
axis analyze <directory>scans local files - CLI (remote) —
axis github <url>fetches from GitHub
Tech Stack
- Runtime: Node.js 20+, TypeScript 5.7 strict
- Backend: Zero-dependency custom HTTP router, SQLite (better-sqlite3, WAL mode)
- Frontend: Vite 6 + React 19, CSS design system (dark theme)
- Testing: Vitest 4, 1485 tests across 68 files, 91.5% statement coverage
- Benchmarks: Vitest bench — parseRepo 200 files in 21ms, FTS5 search <0.2ms
- Build: pnpm workspaces, tsc per package
- CI: GitHub Actions (Node 20/22 matrix, coverage, dep audit, Docker build)
Development
pnpm install # Install all dependencies
pnpm build # Build all packages + apps
pnpm test # Run all tests
npx vitest run # Run tests directly
npx vitest bench # Run performance benchmarks
npx vitest --coverage # Run tests with coverage report
See CONTRIBUTING.md for how to add a generator, endpoint, or program.
Input methods
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| GitHub URL | POST /v1/github/analyze with {"url":"https://github.com/..."} |
| File upload | POST /v1/snapshots multipart body |
| CLI (local) | axis analyze <directory> |
| CLI (remote) | axis github <url> |
| MCP | tools/call → analyze_repo or analyze_files |
Tech stack
- Runtime: Node.js 20+, TypeScript 5.7 strict
- Backend: Zero-dependency custom HTTP router, SQLite (better-sqlite3, WAL mode)
- Frontend: Vite 6 + React 19, CSS design system (dark theme)
- Testing: Vitest 4, 4076 tests across 140 files, 91.5% statement coverage
- Benchmarks:
parseRepo200 files in 21ms · FTS5 search <0.2ms - Build: pnpm workspaces, tsc per package
- CI: GitHub Actions (Node 20/22 matrix, coverage, dep audit, Docker build)
Website: https://axis-iliad.jonathanarvay.com · Live API: https://axis-api-6c7z.onrender.com · Docs: https://axis-api-6c7z.onrender.com/v1/docs · MCP: https://axis-api-6c7z.onrender.com/mcp
License
Private. All rights reserved.