Sourcegraph Cody
The AI coding assistant for your entire codebase.
Overview
Sourcegraph Cody is an AI coding assistant that leverages Sourcegraph's code intelligence platform to provide context from your entire codebase. This allows it to answer complex questions, write code, and fix issues with a deep understanding of your project's structure, APIs, and conventions. It works as an extension in popular IDEs.
✨ Key Features
- Codebase-aware AI chat
- Code generation and autocompletion
- In-depth code explanation
- Automated code smell fixing
- Support for multiple LLMs (Claude, GPT)
- IDE integration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep understanding of the entire codebase, not just open files
- Powered by Sourcegraph's code search and intelligence platform
- Model choice flexibility
Unique Value: Answers questions and writes code with the full context of your entire codebase, enabling developers to navigate and build in large, complex projects more effectively.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Answering questions about where a specific function is defined or used across multiple repositories
- Generating new code that correctly uses internal libraries and APIs
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small, single-file projects where codebase context is minimal
- Users who only need simple, single-line code completions
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike assistants that only see open files, Cody leverages a comprehensive map of your code to provide much more accurate and contextually-aware assistance.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: For individual developers on public and private code.
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