Augment Code

Writing code for large software projects has never been easier, thanks to Augment Code. This smart coding assistant changes how professional developers work by understanding your entire codebase instead of just small pieces of code.

Augment Code is a powerful AI platform designed specifically for software engineers who work with big, complex projects that span millions of lines of code. Unlike basic coding tools that only help with simple tasks, Augment Code reads and understands your whole project. It knows your coding style, your team's patterns, and how different parts of your software connect together.

Whether you need help debugging tough problems, writing new features, or understanding unfamiliar code, this tool makes professional software development faster and more reliable.

Augment Code is an AI-powered software development platform built to help professional engineers work with large, established codebases. Think of it as having a smart coding partner who knows your entire project inside and out.

The platform uses advanced AI models combined with a powerful context engine that understands how your code works, your team's coding patterns, and your project's structure. Unlike simple coding assistants that only see small snippets, Augment Code processes your entire codebase to give you relevant, accurate suggestions.

Founded in 2022 and launched in 2024, this tool has quickly become popular among software teams at companies like Webflow, Pigment, and Lemonade. It achieved the highest score on SWE-bench, a tough test for AI coding tools, and reports a 70% win rate against other coding assistants when competing for business customers.

Using Augment Code is straightforward for any developer. First, install the extension for your preferred code editor - it works with Visual Studio Code, JetBrains IDEs like IntelliJ and PyCharm, Vim, and Neovim. After installation, sign up for an account and let Augment Code sync with your codebase.

The tool works through three main features:

• Chat: Ask questions about your code, get help with bugs, or plan new features. You can ask things like 'Where is the user authentication handled?' and get detailed answers.

• Code Completions: Get smart, fast suggestions as you type. The completions understand your project's patterns and APIs, making them much more accurate than basic autocomplete.

• Next Edit: When you change one file, this feature suggests related changes across your codebase. It helps you update tests, documentation, and connected code automatically.

The platform learns your coding style through its Memory system, getting better at helping you over time. Always review the suggestions before applying them to ensure they fit your needs.

Augment Code offers powerful features designed for professional software development. The platform's Context Engine is its core strength, understanding your entire codebase including dependencies, documentation, and coding patterns. This deep understanding makes every suggestion and completion highly relevant to your specific project.

Key features include:

• Augment Agent: Autonomous coding agents that can complete entire tasks, plan projects, and create pull requests for review

• Advanced Chat: Get answers about any part of your codebase, debug complex issues, and plan new features

• Smart Code Completions: Lightning-fast suggestions that understand your project's APIs, patterns, and style

• Next Edit: Guided step-by-step changes across multiple files when making complex updates

• Memory System: Learns your preferences and coding style to provide personalized assistance

• Terminal Integration: Agents can run commands, install packages, and interact with your development environment

The platform handles massive codebases including large open-source projects like Unreal Engine and Chromium, making it suitable for enterprise-level development.

Augment Code offers transparent pricing based on user messages rather than confusing token counts or usage limits.

Community Plan is free and includes 50 user messages per month, perfect for trying out the platform. You get access to the Context Engine, completions, and basic features.

Developer Plan costs $50 per month and provides 600 user messages, team management for up to 100 users, and enhanced security features.

Pro Plan at $100 monthly offers 1,500 user messages with priority support, ideal for growing development teams.

Max Plan provides 4,500 user messages for $250 monthly, designed for power users and high-demand teams.

Enterprise offers custom pricing with unlimited messages, advanced security features, SSO support, and dedicated support for large organizations.

If you run out of messages, you can buy additional ones for $10 per 100 messages. All paid plans include unlimited completions and Next Edit features.