MehulmohanUse Orchids to build anything with Claude, Codex or API keys
Use Orchids to build anything with Claude, Codex or API keys
I mentioned Orchids because it’s a practical way to build apps end-to-end using models like Claude while leveraging subscriptions you already pay for. It provisions the workflow (terminal/server) and can steer project-building surprisingly well, which is why I see it as a strong alternative when you want to ship something quickly.
Pros
+Lets you build full projects (apps, automations, websites) in one place
+Can use existing subscriptions (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot) instead of only pay-as-you-go
+Provisions a terminal/server workflow, making it feel closer to real development
+Can be competitive as an agent for project scaffolding and end-to-end builds
Cons
-Pay-as-you-go credits can be exhausted quickly on larger projects if you choose a smaller plan
-Best results depend on the models/subscriptions you connect and the complexity of what you’re building