Devin
The first AI software engineer.
Overview
Devin is an autonomous AI software engineer created by Cognition Labs. Unlike coding assistants that help with small tasks, Devin is designed to be a teammate that can take on and complete entire development projects. It has its own shell, code editor, and web browser, allowing it to plan and execute complex engineering tasks, learn new technologies, and collaborate with users. Devin aims to redefine the role of AI in software development, moving from assistance to autonomous execution.
✨ Key Features
- Autonomous AI software engineer
- Can complete entire development projects
- Has its own shell, editor, and browser
- Plans and executes complex tasks
- Learns new technologies
- Collaborates with human developers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully autonomous, capable of handling entire projects
- Acts as a software engineer, not just an assistant
- State-of-the-art performance on software engineering benchmarks
Unique Value: Provides a fully autonomous AI software engineer that can take on and complete complex development tasks, freeing up human developers to focus on more creative and strategic work.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Successfully completing real-world software engineering tasks from the SWE-bench benchmark
- Completing actual jobs from the freelancing platform Upwork
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple, in-editor code completion
- Developers looking for a tool to assist them as they type
🏆 Alternatives
Represents a significant leap beyond current AI coding assistants, moving from suggesting code to independently writing, debugging, and deploying it.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
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