Where it fits
Understand where REA fits, what it connects to, and what to check before your first investigation.
- Investigating one feature in an unfamiliar application
- Connecting a coding agent to analysis tools
- Following evidence from program behavior to code
Before you start
- A supported coding agent and model connection
- Node.js/npm for the documented setup workflow
- A compatible analysis engine for native targets
Follow the data flow
The project describes analysis as local. The connected coding agent and model provider can have their own data flow; local analysis does not imply offline model inference.
Understand the complete cost
REA-authored code is MIT licensed. Model usage and commercial analysis engines can have separate charges and licensing requirements.
Limits to keep in view
- The agent, model provider, and analysis engine are separate dependencies.
- Supported targets and providers vary; consult the current official setup guide.
- An explanation or reconstruction is not a guarantee of recovering original source code.
What we checked
This profile is based on the official sources below. No hands-on installation, speed comparison, or independent accuracy test is claimed.
Sources & verification
- REA official repository ↗
Project identity, investigation model, local analysis and dependencies · Checked Oct 22, 2026
- REA official website ↗
Official setup entry and worked examples · Checked Oct 22, 2026