Anahata: A Pure-Java, Apache Licensed, Open Source AI Agent for NetBeans 28 launched today
- January 02, 2026
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Announcing Anahata: A Pure-Java, Open Source AI Assistant for Apache NetBeans
By Rishi Priyadarshi
After months of intensive development, I am thrilled to announce that Anahata, our Open Source, Pure-Java AI Assistant, has officially been released and is now available on the Apache NetBeans Plugin Portal.
Anahata isn't just another "chat-in-a-sidebar" plugin. It is a deeply integrated, context-aware development partner designed specifically for the Java ecosystem, running on the latest NetBeans 28.
Why Anahata?
The vision for Anahata was simple but ambitious: build an AI agent that understands the developer's environment as well as they do. To achieve this, we built it from the ground up using Pure Java, licensed under the Apache License 2.0, ensuring it remains a first-class citizen of the Open Source community.
Key Features for the Modern Java Developer
1. Deep Contextual Awareness
Anahata doesn't just see your code; it understands your project. Through its advanced Context Providers, it has real-time access to:
- Project Overviews: Full source trees and Maven dependency graphs.
- Live Diagnostics: Javac alerts and project-level problems.
- IDE State: Open tabs, output window content, and even live screenshots of your running application.
2. Local Tool Execution ("Actionable Intelligence")
Anahata can do more than talk—it can act. It comes equipped with a suite of local tools that allow it to:
- Refactor Code: Perform safe renames and moves using the NetBeans Refactoring API.
- Manage Dependencies: Search the Maven index and update your
pom.xmlautomatically. - Execute Logic: Compile and run Java code snippets directly within the IDE's JVM for rapid prototyping.
3. Safety & Transparency: The Butler Principle
We believe that an AI should be a helpful butler, not an autonomous loose cannon. Anahata follows the Butler Principle:
- Explicit Consent: Every tool call requires your approval.
- Native Diffing: Proposed code changes are presented in the standard NetBeans diff dialog for your review.
- Full Visibility: You can see exactly what context is being sent to the model at any time.
4. Visual Intelligence & Creative Flow
We believe productivity is tied to state-of-mind. Anahata includes:
- Visual Context: The ability to capture and analyze IDE windows or host screens to help debug UI issues.
- Integrated Radio & DJ: A built-in creative dashboard to keep you in the "flow" with music, directly from your assistant.
Built on a Solid Foundation
Anahata is built using the best-of-breed technologies in the Java ecosystem:
Anahata is powered by the gemini-java-client, an enterprise-grade framework we developed to bring Google's Gemini models into the Java world with type-safety and annotation-driven tool support.
Get Started Today
Anahata is now live and ready to transform your development workflow. You can find it directly in the NetBeans Plugin Manager or via the official portal:
👉 Anahata on the NetBeans Plugin Portal
We invite the Foojay community to take it for a spin, contribute to the code, and help us shape the future of AI-assisted development in the OpenJDK ecosystem.
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