TypeScript

Sourcegraph Cody

Codebase-aware AI assistant
by sourcegraph · Apache-2.0
Coding assistantIDE assistantApache-2.0NoTypeScriptBeginner

From the README

Excerpts from the project README on GitHub. Copyright and licensing remain with the respective authors.

🛡 Published security advisories
A high count usually means the project is heavily examined. A low count usually means it is little examined — not that it is safe.
No public activity signals for this tool — it has no open repository we can measure.
Olud Pulse ⓘ ★★★★★★★★★★ /100 signals tracked
🐳 Docker pulls 📦 PyPI downloads / month 📦 npm downloads / month 🚀 Latest release ·
Visit website →View on GitHub

What is Sourcegraph Cody?

Cody answers questions and writes code with full context of your repository, using code search to ground its answers in your actual codebase.

Why people choose Sourcegraph Cody

Sourcegraph Cody at a glance

CategoryCoding assistant
TypeIDE assistant
LicenseApache-2.0
Runs locallyNo
Built withTypeScript
Skill levelBeginner
Best forlarge codebases where context matters

Open-source alternatives to Sourcegraph Cody

Other open-source coding assistant tools worth comparing:

ContinueOpen-source autocomplete and chat in your IDEAiderAI pair programming in your terminalClineAutonomous coding agent in VS CodeRoo CodeCustomizable agentic coder (Cline fork)TabbySelf-hosted Copilot alternativeGooseOn-machine AI agent for engineering tasksOpenCodeOpen Claude-Code-style agent for your terminalVoidOpen-source Cursor alternative on VS CodeZedBlazing-fast editor with native AI and collabAI for DatabaseAsk your database in plain languagePlandexPlan-first agent for large codebasesGPT EngineerGenerate a whole codebase from a promptSweepTurn issues into pull requestsPuppyoneA local-first editor built for you and your agents

Sourcegraph Cody head-to-head

Sourcegraph Cody vs ContinueSourcegraph Cody vs AiderSourcegraph Cody vs ClineSourcegraph Cody vs Roo CodeSourcegraph Cody vs TabbySourcegraph Cody vs GooseSourcegraph Cody vs OpenCodeSourcegraph Cody vs VoidSourcegraph Cody vs ZedSourcegraph Cody vs AI for DatabaseSourcegraph Cody vs PlandexSourcegraph Cody vs GPT EngineerSourcegraph Cody vs SweepSourcegraph Cody vs Puppyone

FAQ

Is Sourcegraph Cody free?

Sourcegraph Cody is free and open-source (Apache-2.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.

Can I run Sourcegraph Cody locally?

Sourcegraph Cody can be used locally or in the cloud depending on your setup.

What is the best alternative to Sourcegraph Cody?

Popular open-source alternatives include Continue, Aider, Cline. See the comparisons above to choose.

Explore more open-source AI

Browse the full directory of open-source AI tools, models and projects — updated daily.

Browse all tools →