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SWE-agent

Free#30 of 103 in AI Coding AssistantsAi Agents Assistants AI Code Generation Software AI Code Generators

SWE-agent: A configurable GitHub issue-fixing agent for teams comfortable with command-line workflows. Ranked #30 of 103 in AI Coding Assistants by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Open source; best for open-source automated GitHub issue fixing.

6.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.4 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Open-source automated GitHub issue fixing
Paid from
Free
Coding agent
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Autonomously handles multi-step software-engineering tasks
- Syntax-checks code edits before applying changes
- Supports Docker, Modal, AWS, custom tools, and multimodal inputs
Where it doesn't
- Now maintained in maintenance-only mode
- Focused on repository tasks rather than chat or IDE workflows
- Requires configuration for agent behavior and execution environments

Our verdict on SWE-agent

SWE-agent is an open-source command-line agent for software-engineering tasks, including fixing issues in GitHub repositories, solving coding challenges, and investigating cybersecurity challenges. It is aimed at developers and research teams that want an automated agent with terminal access, configurable behavior, and control over its execution environment. The agent works through an Agent-Computer Interface for viewing, searching, editing, and executing code, and supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted deployments.

Its strongest fit is repository-focused automation. SWE-agent can view files within bounded line ranges, search directories for matching strings, make syntax-checked edits, and execute commands in shell sessions. Tasks can run in Docker locally or through remote execution with Modal and AWS, with integrations including GitHub, Docker, Modal, and AWS Fargate. YAML-based configuration and custom tool bundles provide room to shape how the agent operates, while multimodal model support allows it to work with images from GitHub issues.

The main consideration is project status rather than plan selection: SWE-agent is open source, and the project is now in maintenance-only mode. Its published documentation also states that it has been superseded by mini-SWE-agent. That makes SWE-agent most suitable for teams seeking an open-source, repository-oriented agent with visible execution controls and configurable tools, especially where Docker or remote environments are part of the workflow. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a general coding assistant centered on chat, IDE support, or an actively advancing project.

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SWE-agent pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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SWE-agent fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Code completion	Not verified
Chat assistance	Not verified
Coding agent	Yes
Supported IDEs	Not verified
Codebase indexing	Not verified
Terminal access	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: GitHub, Docker, Modal, AWS Fargate
Pricing	Open source
Website	swe-agent.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

SWE-agent integrations

SWE-agent lists 4 integrations on its own site.

GitHub
Docker
Modal
AWS Fargate

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