Augment Code vs JunieComparisonUpdated 2026-03-16
SUMMARY
Augment Code (IDE) uses markdown configuration while Junie (Agent) uses markdown. They differ on 4 of 11 compared features. Both tools provide AI-assisted development but take different approaches to project configuration.
FEATURE COMPARISON
| Feature | Augment Code | Junie |
|---|---|---|
| Config format | markdown | markdown |
| Hierarchy support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Global config | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project config | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subdirectory scoping | ✓ | ✗ |
| File inclusion / imports | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ignore file | ✗ | ✗ |
| IDE integration | ✓ | Agent |
| Schema / structure | Free-form (Markdown) | Free-form (Markdown) |
| Git committed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Encoding | UTF-8 | UTF-8 |
FILE MAPPING
| Purpose | Augment Code | Junie |
|---|---|---|
| Project instructions | AGENTS.md | .junie/guidelines.md |
| Project instructions | .augment-guidelines.md | AGENTS.md |
SIDE-BY-SIDE CODE SAMPLES
Augment Code
AGENTS.md
markdown
# Project Rules
## Architecture
- Clean architecture with domain, application, and infrastructure layers
- Domain models must not import from infrastructure
- Use dependency injection for all services
## Code Style
- TypeScript strict mode, no implicit any
- Use Result<T, E> for error handling in domain layer
- Prefer composition over inheritance
- Maximum 3 parameters per function; use options objects for more
## Testing
- Unit tests for domain logic (no mocking frameworks)
- Integration tests for API endpoints
- E2E tests for critical user journeys with Playwright
## Dependencies
- Do not add new dependencies without discussing first
- Prefer standard library over third-party for simple tasks
Junie
.junie/guidelines.md
markdown
# Project Guidelines
## Language & Framework
- Kotlin with Spring Boot 3.x
- Gradle with Kotlin DSL
- JDK 21 with virtual threads
## Architecture
- Hexagonal architecture (ports & adapters)
- Domain events for cross-module communication
- CQRS for read-heavy endpoints
## Code Standards
- Follow Kotlin coding conventions
- Use data classes for DTOs
- Prefer sealed classes for domain errors
- Extension functions over utility classes
## Testing
- JUnit 5 with Kotest assertions
- Testcontainers for integration tests
- MockK for mocking (not Mockito)
## Build & Run
- Build: ./gradlew build
- Test: ./gradlew test
- Run: ./gradlew bootRun
KEY DIFFERENCES
Augment Code: Supported. Junie: Not supported.
Augment Code: Supported. Junie: Not supported.
Augment Code: Supported. Junie: Not supported.
Augment Code: Supported. Junie: Agent.
WHICH SHOULD I USE?
Choose based on your IDE/CLI preference. If you use Augment Code, configure AGENTS.md. If you use Junie, configure .junie/guidelines.md. Many projects include config files for multiple tools so each team member can use their preferred editor.
PORTABILITY TIP
sync-instructions.sh
bash
# Maintain a single source of truth:
cp AI-INSTRUCTIONS.md CLAUDE.md
cp AI-INSTRUCTIONS.md .cursorrules
cp AI-INSTRUCTIONS.md AGENTS.md
SEE ALSO
Tool pages:
File references:
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