Sweep
General-purpose AI agents
Productivity bots software
Agentic AI software
AI agents
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What is Sweep
Sweep is an agentic AI tool that automates software engineering tasks by creating and updating code changes in a GitHub repository. It targets software teams that want to reduce time spent on routine maintenance work such as bug fixes, dependency updates, and small feature changes. The product operates through repository access and pull-request workflows, aiming to fit into existing developer collaboration processes.
Pull-request based workflow
Sweep produces code changes as pull requests, which aligns with common GitHub review and approval practices. This makes outputs auditable through diffs, comments, and commit history. Teams can apply existing CI checks and code review policies before merging. The approach reduces the need for a separate execution environment for many tasks.
Automates routine repo tasks
Sweep focuses on repetitive engineering work such as small fixes, refactors, and dependency or configuration updates. This can reduce manual effort for tasks that otherwise compete with feature delivery. It is most applicable when tasks can be expressed as scoped changes with clear acceptance criteria. The product is oriented toward incremental improvements rather than broad, open-ended initiatives.
Fits developer toolchain
By working directly with source repositories, Sweep integrates with standard developer tooling and collaboration patterns. It can be used alongside issue tracking, CI pipelines, and code owners without requiring a separate customer engagement stack. This positioning differs from agent products that primarily operate in sales, marketing, or contact-center channels. The result is a developer-centric automation surface area.
Limited to code-centric use
Sweep’s value is primarily tied to software repositories and engineering workflows. Organizations looking for agents that operate across CRM, marketing, or contact-center systems may find the scope narrow. Non-technical teams typically cannot use it without developer involvement. It is not a general business process automation layer.
Quality depends on context
As with AI-generated code changes, results depend on repository structure, test coverage, and the clarity of requested tasks. Teams may need to invest in better tests and guardrails to safely accept changes. Complex architectural work and ambiguous requirements still require human design decisions. Review overhead can offset benefits if outputs are frequently incorrect or incomplete.
Governance and access concerns
Granting an agent access to source code introduces security, compliance, and IP considerations. Some organizations require strict controls on data handling, model usage, and auditability. Policies for secrets management, least-privilege access, and approval workflows become necessary. These requirements can slow adoption in regulated environments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (Free Trial) | Free (trial) — includes 1,000 Autocompletes and $5 API credits | Time-limited trial (labelled “Free Trial” on official pricing). All JetBrains IDEs supported; Privacy Mode available. |
| Basic | $10 / mo | Unlimited Autocomplete; $10 API credits / month; All JetBrains IDEs; Privacy Mode; Standard support. |
| Pro | $20 / mo | Unlimited Autocomplete; $20 API credits / month; All JetBrains IDEs; Privacy Mode; Priority support; Early access to features. |
| Ultra | $60 / mo | Unlimited Autocomplete; $60 API credits / month; All JetBrains IDEs; Privacy Mode; Priority support; Early access to features. |
| Team | Contact vendor / not publicly listed | Team plan includes $40 in Sweep API credits per seat, SSO, usage visibility, and team-wide Privacy Mode; contact team@sweep.dev for pricing and volume discounts. |
Notes: API credits are consumed for AI features (chat, code generation, agent usage); paid plans grant the plan cost as included API credits (unused credits roll over for 30 days). Agent usage is charged at the underlying LLM cost plus a 5% markup (per official docs).
Seller details
Sweep AI, Inc.
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