Sweep
by Sweep AI
Fast AI coding assistant for JetBrains IDEs with an embedded agent
Last reviewed 2026-06-18
Sweep is an AI coding assistant delivered as a plugin for JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, and others). It combines a low-latency custom autocomplete model with an integrated agent that searches the codebase, edits files, and runs tests and lint using JetBrains static analysis. Other features include inline editing, AI commit messages, and AI code review of diffs, with VS Code and Zed support emerging. Sweep launched in 2023 as an "AI junior developer" that turned GitHub issues into pull requests, but that original bot was shut down and the company rebuilt as a JetBrains assistant in 2025. The GitHub-issue-to-PR product is deprecated; the current product is the JetBrains plugin.
What it can do
Autocomplete code
CopilotA custom low-latency model suggests next edits as you type; the developer accepts or rejects each suggestion.
sourceRun agentic code changes
SupervisedAn embedded agent searches the codebase, edits files, and runs tests and lint across multiple files, supervised inside the developer's IDE session.
sourceReview code diffs
AssistantFlags potential bugs in diffs before commit as advisory review.
sourceEdit inline and generate commit messages
CopilotMakes developer-triggered inline edits and drafts commit messages from staged changes.
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Strengths
- +Purpose-built for JetBrains, a major IDE family underserved by AI-first editors, leveraging native static analysis
- +Custom sub-100ms autocomplete plus a full agent in one plugin
- +Privacy-friendly: SOC 2 and zero-data-retention claims, bring-your-own-key, and a self-hostable path
Limitations
- −Narrow surface: JetBrains-first, with VS Code and Zed support still early
- −Young, small team with a recent pivot and short track record
- −Limited model choice today and no public API, with several integration details unverified
Overview
Sweep is an AI coding assistant for JetBrains IDEs that pairs a custom low-latency autocomplete model with an embedded agent. It pivoted from an original GitHub-issue-to-PR bot (now deprecated) to the JetBrains plugin in 2025.
What it does
It offers sub-100ms autocomplete, inline natural-language edits, AI commit messages, and AI code review of diffs. Its embedded agent searches the codebase, edits files, and runs tests and lint using JetBrains static analysis, all supervised in the developer's IDE session.
Integrations & setup
Primarily JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, and more), with Git integration and emerging VS Code and Zed support. It supports MCP servers (local and remote) and bring-your-own-key.
Pricing
Freemium: a Basic tier around $10/mo with unlimited autocomplete, plus Pro and Ultra tiers; bring-your-own-key avoids model cost.
Best for / not for
Best for developers who work primarily in JetBrains and want in-IDE AI without switching to an AI-first editor. Less suited to teams wanting broad IDE coverage or an autonomous service.
Alternatives
Cursor and GitHub Copilot are broader in-IDE assistants; Tabnine is an autocomplete-focused peer; Factory targets agentic SDLC work.
What people are saying
We aggregate real LinkedIn discussion into sentiment for the agents people search most. Sweep isn't tracked yet, want it added? Request tracking.
FAQ
Is Sweep still a GitHub issue-to-PR bot?+
No. The original bot that turned GitHub issues into pull requests is deprecated. The current product is an AI coding assistant plugin for JetBrains IDEs, with an embedded agent.
Is Sweep autonomous?+
No. It is an in-IDE assistant. Autocomplete and inline edits are developer-driven, and the embedded agent runs multi-step changes under direct supervision in your IDE session rather than fire-and-forget.
Sources
- Sweep (official site) · accessed 2026-06-18
- Sweep JetBrains docs · accessed 2026-06-18
- Sweep pricing · accessed 2026-06-18
- Sweep (GitHub, deprecation notice) · accessed 2026-06-18
- Sweep (Y Combinator profile) · accessed 2026-06-18
Last reviewed 2026-06-18