Augment Code

AI coding assistant built around deep indexing of large codebases

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What is Augment Code?

Augment Code targets teams working in big, long-lived repositories where context is the hard part. It indexes the whole codebase, including history and dependencies, and uses that index to answer questions and make edits with awareness of how the project actually fits together. An agent mode carries out multi-step tasks, and the assistant learns conventions from the code rather than only from instructions. It plugs into VS Code and JetBrains, supports MCP for external tools, and is sold mainly to professional teams rather than individual hobbyists.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

  • Whole-repository indexing including history and dependencies
  • Agent mode for multi-step tasks that span several files
  • Context-aware chat that answers questions about your codebase
  • Code suggestions that follow existing project conventions
  • MCP support for connecting external tools and services
  • Works in VS Code and JetBrains with an enterprise deployment path

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Context quality on large monorepos stands out
  • Agent and chat share the same indexed understanding
  • Enterprise controls suit regulated engineering teams

Watch out for

  • Pricing is aimed at professional teams, not hobbyists
  • Value drops sharply on small or short-lived projects
  • Indexing a large repository takes time and machine resources

Best for & use cases

large codebases, enterprise teams, codebase questions, agentic refactors

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FAQ

What problem does Augment solve?

Context in large repositories. It indexes the codebase, its history and its dependencies so the assistant can reason about how parts actually connect, which matters far more in a big monorepo than in a small project.

Who is it priced for?

Professional teams. There is a trial, but the paid plans are per-seat and aimed at organisations rather than individuals, so the cost is usually justified by a large codebase and a full-time team.

How does it compare with lighter assistants?

Lighter tools are fast for inline completion and small edits. Augment invests in indexing and repository-wide reasoning, which pays off on unfamiliar code where locating the right files is the hard part.