Sweep

Sweep is a sophisticated AI assistant built specifically for developers using the JetBrains suite of IDEs, such as PyCharm, IntelliJ IDEA, and Android Studio. It's designed to seamlessly integrate into your existing workflow, acting as an intelligent partner that accelerates development without compromising on privacy or security. By understanding the context of your entire codebase, Sweep moves beyond simple code completion to offer comprehensive, multi-file solutions, effectively allowing developers to ship features and fixes up to 10 times faster.

The core of Sweep's power lies in its dual-feature approach: a highly advanced autocomplete system and a powerful AI agent. It is trusted by developers from leading tech companies and financial institutions for its efficiency, accuracy, and unwavering commitment to data privacy.

How to use Sweep

Getting started with Sweep is straightforward and designed to feel like a natural extension of your IDE:

1. Installation: Begin by installing the Sweep plugin directly from the JetBrains Marketplace within your preferred IDE (e.g., PyCharm, Android Studio).
2. Next-Edit Autocomplete: As you code, Sweep analyzes your previous changes to predict your next logical edit. It will proactively suggest changes anywhere in your code, not just on the current line. Simply press the 'Tab' key to accept these intelligent suggestions and streamline your coding process.
3. AI Agent Interaction: For more complex tasks, open the Sweep chat panel. Describe the feature you want to build, the bug you need to fix, or the refactoring you want to perform in plain English. The Sweep agent will then:
• Analyze the relevant files across your entire codebase.
• Generate the necessary code changes.
• Automatically run tests to verify the solution.
• Identify and correct any errors that arise during the process.
• Present the complete changes for your review before you commit them.

Core Features of Sweep

• AI Agent for Complex Tasks: An intelligent agent that comprehends your entire codebase to execute complex, multi-file changes, from feature implementation to bug fixing.
• Next-Edit Autocomplete: A predictive autocomplete feature that suggests the most logical next edit based on your recent activity, going far beyond standard suggestions.
• Integrated Test Execution: The AI agent can run your test suite to validate its changes, ensuring code quality and correctness.
• Seamless JetBrains Integration: Works as a native plugin inside your favorite JetBrains IDEs, providing a smooth and uninterrupted workflow.
• Zero Data Retention: A strict privacy policy ensuring that none of your code or user data is ever stored or retained on Sweep's servers.
• Zero Training on User Code: Your code is never used to train any AI models, guaranteeing the confidentiality of your intellectual property.
• Enterprise Self-Hosting: An on-premise deployment option is available for enterprises, allowing Sweep to run entirely within your own VPC for maximum security and control.

Use Cases for Sweep

Sweep is versatile and can be applied to numerous development scenarios:

• Accelerated Feature Development: Describe a new feature, and have Sweep draft the implementation across multiple files and services.
• Automated Bug Fixing: Provide a bug report or a description of an issue, and let Sweep identify the root cause, write the patch, and verify the fix.
• Large-Scale Code Refactoring: Instruct Sweep to perform complex refactoring tasks, such as renaming a variable across a project or updating a deprecated library, with confidence.
• Improving Codebase Quality: Use Sweep to automatically add documentation, write comments, or optimize inefficient code blocks.
• Onboarding New Developers: Helps new team members get up to speed by providing context-aware assistance and handling boilerplate code generation.

Advantages of Sweep

Sweep offers a distinct edge over other AI coding tools:

• Massive Productivity Boost: Users report completing weeks of work in just days, significantly accelerating development cycles.
• Superior Suggestion Quality: The context-aware agent provides more relevant and accurate code suggestions compared to similar tools.
• Uncompromising Privacy and Security: With zero data retention, no model training on your code, and self-hosting options, Sweep is built for security-conscious organizations.
• Resource Efficiency: It is designed to be lightweight and memory-efficient, ensuring it doesn't slow down your IDE, even in large projects like those in Android Studio.
• Familiar Environment: By operating within JetBrains IDEs, developers don't need to switch contexts or learn a new platform.

Pricing and Plans

Sweep offers a tiered pricing model to suit individual developers and large enterprises:

• Free Plan: $0 per month. Includes 50 Chat and Agent uses, 500 Next-Edit Autocomplete uses, Zero Data Retention, and Zero Training on Code.
• Pro Plan: $30 per month. Includes 500 Chat and Agent uses, Unlimited Next-Edit Autocomplete, Zero Data Retention, and Zero Training on Code.
• Enterprise Plan: $60 per user/month (contact sales for custom arrangements). Includes 500 Chat and Agent uses (customizable), Unlimited Next-Edit Autocomplete, all privacy features, and the option for self-hosting within your VPC.