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Ask HN: Does replit do repls anymore?

A Hacker News user reported that Replit no longer offers a straightforward way to create a traditional REPL, suggesting the platform has shifted focus to AI application building via prompts. The post highlights user confusion over Replit's transition from a coding environment to an AI-centric tool.

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Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: Does replit do repls anymore? 1 point by meken 13 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss I just visited replit wanting to play around with some code in a repl, but I couldn't find where to create a repl. It seems like they're turned into a AI application builder site where you can only submit prompts? help Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search:

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