Sourcegraph Cody

What is Sourcegraph Cody?

Sourcegraph Cody is an open-source AI coding assistant that helps developers write, understand, and fix code. It offers code completion, documentation help, and chat support across many programming languages and codebases. Cody can explain entire code repositories, create tests, and optimize code, and it integrates into popular IDEs like VS Code and JetBrains. For a limited time, the Pro version is available for free.

Cody comes in three versions:

• Cody Free: For individuals working on personal projects or developers who want to experiment with AI coding assistants. It has usage limits.
• Cody Pro: For professional developers who need unlimited usage and more context, especially with larger local codebases. Billed monthly.
• Cody Enterprise: For organizations that need security, scalability, and control. It uses the Sourcegraph platform to give Cody context from the company’s remote codebase. Requires an annual contract.

Cody’s features include autocompletion, chat support that understands your code’s context, workflow automation through custom commands, and codebase context for more personalized answers. You can switch between Cody Free and Cody Pro in your account settings at any time.

Who created Sourcegraph Cody?

Cody was developed by Quinn Slack (CEO and co-founder) and Beyang Liu (CTO and co-founder) of Sourcegraph, a fully remote company focused on code intelligence platforms. Its goal is to help developers quickly search, write, and understand code.

What is Sourcegraph Cody used for?

• Intelligent code completion and code optimization
• Automatic documentation generation
• Chat support for developers
• Explaining entire code repositories
• Generating tests
• Integrating with IDEs like VS Code and JetBrains
• Working across different programming languages and codebases
• Personalized answers based on your codebase

Who is Sourcegraph Cody for?

Cody is aimed at software engineers and web engineers, with tiers suited to individuals, professional developers, and organizations.

How to use Sourcegraph Cody?

1. Sign Up: Create an account on Sourcegraph and log in to access Cody.
2. Install It: Integrate Cody with your IDE, such as VS Code or JetBrains.
3. Choose Your Tier: Pick Cody Free, Pro, or Enterprise depending on your needs. You can switch between Free and Pro in your account settings; for Enterprise, contact sales.