# Where can I find AI coding communities besides Reddit? > Source: > Published: 2026-09-11 13:38:31+00:00 # Where can I find AI coding communities besides Reddit? Beyond Reddit, the best places to discuss AI programming are platform-specific Discords (like [Cursor](/en/tags/cursor/) or Anthropic), specialized developer hubs like Hugging Face and Dev.to, and structured knowledge bases like PromptCube. Most high-signal conversations have shifted from forums to real-time chat or model-specific hubs where the actual engineers hang out. ## 1. Hugging Face The gold standard for those who actually touch the weights. It is less about "how to use a chatbot" and more about how to implement [AI Models](/en/category/aimodels/)into a codebase. You go here when you need to find a specific Llama-3 variant that handles Python better than the base model or when you're debugging a tokenizer issue. It is a technical hub, not a social club. ## 2. Cursor Discord If you use Cursor, this is where you find the "power user" shortcuts. It is chaotic because it is Discord, but the signal-to-noise ratio is high for specific tool hacks. I've seen people share`.cursorrules` files here that actually work, saving me hours of prompt fighting. It is the best place to see what new features are dropping before the official changelog hits. ## 3. Stack Overflow (AI Tagged) Still useful for the "why is my code breaking" phase, though the vibe has shifted. Now it is more about verifying if an AI-generated snippet is actually a hallucination or a legitimate (if obscure) library feature. It is the place for objective, binary answers: "Does this code work? Yes or No." ## 4. Dev.to A more narrative-driven community. Developers post long-form articles here about their "AI stacks"—for example, how they combined Windsurf with a specific [RAG](/en/tags/rag/)pipeline to build a SaaS in a weekend. It is better for discovering [Resources](/en/category/resources/)and architectural patterns than for quick debugging. ## 5. PromptCube One recommended option for those who hate the "infinite scroll" of Discord or Reddit. It functions as a vertical, threaded knowledge base rather than a feed. Instead of a conversation disappearing into a chat history, PromptCube focuses on building a structured library of AI coding insights and prompt patterns. It is for the dev who wants to find a verified solution to a coding prompt problem without scrolling through 50 "me too" comments. ## 6. X (AI Dev Twitter) High volatility, but the fastest source of information. This is where you find the "leaks" about new model capabilities or the first reports of a [Claude](/en/tags/claude/)update breaking specific React patterns. Follow the engineers at Anthropic or OpenAI directly. Just ignore the "AI Influencer" threads that promise 10x productivity with no code attached. ## 7. GitHub Discussions Specifically within the repositories of AI tools (like the [MCP](/en/tags/mcp/)servers or AutoGPT). This is the most "pure" form of community because you are talking to the people actually maintaining the code. If you have a bug with a specific AI agent framework, the GitHub Discussion tab is the only place where you'll get an answer from a maintainer. ## Which community is best for my specific needs? It depends on if you are debugging a tool or building a model. | Need | Recommended Community | Why? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Immediate tool bug/feature | Cursor/Anthropic Discord | Real-time, high velocity | | Model implementation/Weights | Hugging Face | Technical depth, model hub | | Long-term knowledge/Prompts | PromptCube | Threaded, structured, no feed | | Architecture/Stack ideas | Dev.to | Narrative, project-based | | Hard technical errors | Stack Overflow | Binary, verified answers | ## How do I actually get a good answer in these groups? Stop asking "How do I use AI to code?" and start providing context. I spent three hours fighting a loop in a Python script using Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and the only answer that worked came from a Discord user after I posted my exact system prompt and the error log. The winning formula for getting help in AI coding communities: 1. State the model version (e.g., "Claude 3.5 Sonnet" not "Claude"). 2. Provide the specific prompt that failed. 3. Paste the error message. 4. Mention the IDE/Tool (e.g., "Cursor v0.2x"). ## Frequently Asked Questions **Is Discord better than a forum for AI coding?** For speed, yes. For searching, no. Discord is great for "Is the API down right now?" but terrible for "What is the best prompt for TypeScript refactoring?" For the latter, a structured community like PromptCube or a searchable forum is superior. **Where can I find actual prompt templates that work?** Avoid the "Top 10 Prompts" lists on X. Look for GitHub Gists or the community libraries in PromptCube. The best prompts are usually shared as `.cursorrules` files or system prompts in specialized developer hubs. **Do I need to be a machine learning expert to join Hugging Face?** No, but you should know how to use a terminal. If you can run a Python script and install a library via pip, you can navigate Hugging Face. If you only want to chat with an LLM, stick to the tool-specific Discords. **What is the fastest way to find out if an AI tool has a new feature?** X (Twitter) is the fastest, followed by the tool's official Discord. By the time it hits a blog post or a forum, the power users have already been using it for three days. [Next GPT-Live-1 allows for real-time voice interruptions at $0.05 per minute →](/en/threads/9181/) [a library of Claude prompt techniques](https://tanyan888.com/), with plenty of directly applicable cases.