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SWE-agent

SWE-agent

SWE-agent takes a GitHub issue and tries to automatically fix it, using your LM of choice. It can also be employed for offensive cybersecurity or competitive coding challenges. [NeurIPS 2024]

View on GitHub 20.4k stars checked 2026-09-29
Access
Open source
Setup
Technical
Pricing
Free repository; model, API, or hosting costs may apply
License
MIT
Maintenance
Active
Last repository push
2026-09-28
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Who it fits

People evaluating popular open GitHub projects for coding use cases.

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What you need

  • Python toolchain or packaged release
  • A compatible model or provider may be required
  • Review permissions before running
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