Cody by Sourcegraph
Context-aware AI code assistant
Cody is Sourcegraph's AI coding assistant that combines intelligent code completion, chat-based technical support, and deep codebase understanding to accelerate software development. Its standout capability is context awareness that extends beyond the immediate file to encompass entire project structures and component relationships.
Key Capabilities
Cody provides both single-line and multi-line code autocompletion, with a unique ability to choose between popular LLMs including GPT-4o, Claude, and Gemini for different tasks. Its deep codebase context engine understands relationships between components across your entire project, delivering more relevant suggestions. Cody supports code generation, refactoring, testing, documentation, and project summaries through chat-based interaction, with the ability to invoke prompts and use agents all in one place.
Who Should Use Cody by Sourcegraph
Cody is best suited for developers working on large, complex codebases who need an AI assistant that truly understands project-wide context. It is particularly valuable for engineering teams using Sourcegraph for code search who want AI capabilities integrated with their existing code intelligence platform.
Getting Started
Install the Cody extension from the VS Code marketplace or JetBrains plugin repository. Sign up for a free account to get unlimited autocomplete and 200 chats per month. Connect Cody to your codebase and start using chat or inline completions to get context-aware coding assistance immediately.
Pricing & Accessibility: The Free tier includes unlimited autocomplete and 200 chats per month. Pro costs $9 per user per month with unlimited chat and advanced features. Enterprise is $59 per user per month with SSO, bring-your-own-key, and custom deployment options. Available for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs.
Why Consider Cody by Sourcegraph: Cody delivers the deepest codebase context awareness of any AI coding assistant, understanding project-wide component relationships to provide more accurate and relevant suggestions than tools that only analyze the current file.
Pros
- Deep codebase context that understands project-wide component relationships
- Choice of multiple LLMs including GPT-4o, Claude, and Gemini
- Generous free tier with unlimited autocomplete and 200 monthly chats
- Supports both VS Code and full JetBrains IDE family
- Integrates with Sourcegraph code search for comprehensive code intelligence
Cons
- Enterprise tier at $59/user/month is expensive for smaller teams
- Deep context features work best with Sourcegraph platform integration
- Smaller market share compared to GitHub Copilot may mean fewer community resources
Who is this for?
Context-aware code completion in large codebases, AI-assisted code refactoring and documentation, Technical Q&A with codebase-specific context, multi-file code generation and editing, project-wide code understanding and architecture exploration
Frequently Asked Questions about Cody by Sourcegraph
How is Cody different from GitHub Copilot?
Cody's primary differentiator is its deep codebase context that extends beyond the current file to understand project-wide component relationships. It also lets you choose between multiple LLMs (GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini) and integrates with Sourcegraph's code search platform.
What does the free tier include?
Cody's free tier provides unlimited code autocomplete and 200 chat interactions per month. This is sufficient for most individual developers to evaluate the tool and use it for daily coding tasks.
Can I use my own LLM API keys with Cody?
Yes, the Enterprise tier ($59/user/month) includes bring-your-own-key (BYOK) support, allowing you to use your own LLM API keys. The Pro tier uses Sourcegraph-provided LLM access.
Pricing
freemium
$9/mo
Free tier: Unlimited autocomplete, 200 chats per month
Details
APIYes
Open SourceNo
CollaborationYes
LanguagesAll major programming languages
Learning CurveEasy
Integrations
VS CodeJetBrains IDEsSourcegraphGitHubGitLab
