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Cody (Sourcegraph)
Summary
Sourcegraph's Cody brings IDE-native AI code assistance built on deep codebase indexing, not just LLM completion.
Cody embeds AI-powered code search and generation directly into your editor, treating your entire codebase as context rather than relying solely on a language model's training data. It sits between GitHub Copilot (token-limited) and dedicated code search platforms, excelling at understanding interdependencies and suggesting refactors grounded in your actual code patterns. The free tier covers basic chat and search; paid plans start around $20/month for individuals and scale with team seats. The honest friction point: setup requires installing Sourcegraph infrastructure or connecting to an existing instance, making it less frictionless than drop-in competitors for solo developers.
Bottom line: *Use this if your codebase is large and interconnected; skip it if you need zero-friction AI completion on day one.*
Pricing Plans
SubscriptionLast verified 4 months ago- Price
- $20/mo
- Free Tier
- Limited code completions and chat messages per month, Claude 3 Sonnet model
Free
Free tier with limited monthly usage for code completions and chat messages.
- 50 code completions per month
- 50 chat messages per month
- Claude 3 Sonnet model
- Basic code search
- Community support
Pro
Individual developer plan with unlimited code completions and enhanced chat capabilities.
- Unlimited code completions
- Unlimited chat messages
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet model
- Advanced context understanding
- Priority support
Enterprise
Custom enterprise solution with advanced security, compliance, and deployment options.
- Custom model selection
- Admin controls and governance
- SSO and SAML integration
- Audit logs and compliance
- Dedicated support
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Pros
Sign in to edit- Advanced Code Search
- Real-time Code Intelligence
- Collaboration Features
Cons
Sign in to edit- Limited Free Tier Features
- Complex Setup for Some Users
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About
- Platforms
- Web, API
- Languages
- 95+ languages
- API Available
- Yes
- Self-Hosted
- Yes
Best For
Who it's for
- Code Search
- Refactoring Tools
What it does well
- Code Search
- Code Navigation
- Code Understanding
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Cody (Sourcegraph) free?
- Cody (Sourcegraph) has a permanent free tier alongside paid upgrades (paid plans from $20/mo). You can keep using a baseline version indefinitely without paying.
- Is Cody (Sourcegraph) open source?
- No — Cody (Sourcegraph) is a closed-source tool. Source code is not publicly available.
- Does Cody (Sourcegraph) have an API?
- Yes. Cody (Sourcegraph) exposes a developer API. See the official documentation at https://sourcegraph.com/cody for details.
- Can I self-host Cody (Sourcegraph)?
- Yes. Cody (Sourcegraph) supports self-hosting on your own infrastructure.
- When was Cody (Sourcegraph) released?
- Cody (Sourcegraph) was first released in 2023.
- What platforms does Cody (Sourcegraph) support?
- Cody (Sourcegraph) is available on: Web, API.
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Code changes that break hidden dependencies
Standard assistants often miss connections across files because they only process a limited slice of the project. Cody indexes the full codebase so search and generation stay grounded in actual patterns and interdependencies.
Core capabilities
The tool handles code search, navigation, and understanding inside the editor. Free tier access covers limited completions and chat messages per month using the Claude 3 Sonnet model. Paid plans start at $20 per month on a subscription basis.
Setup and reach
It works on web and API platforms with connections to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, and Slack. A 128K token context window is available, along with API access and a self-hosted option.
Advanced code search and real-time code intelligence stand out for teams that need refactoring suggestions drawn from their own patterns, though the free tier restricts features and setup can be complex for some users.
Who it is for / who should skip it
Developers who value code search, navigation assistance, and refactoring tools will find the strongest fit. Those who want simpler setup or fewer limits on the free tier should consider alternatives.