Repository-aware chat
Answers questions using context gathered across the project
Developers working in large or unfamiliar codebases reach for Cody when ordinary autocomplete lacks enough project context. It is particularly good at explaining existing code and finding the files that matter for a change.
Cody draws on Sourcegraph’s code search and repository index rather than relying only on the open file. In a well-indexed project, its answers can include definitions and call sites from elsewhere in the codebase. It is most useful during onboarding or when tracing unfamiliar execution paths before making a change.
The editor extensions put chat, inline completions, and edit commands beside the code. Model choice varies by plan, while enterprise deployments can connect Cody to private repositories under organizational controls.
Answers questions using context gathered across the project
Predicts code directly inside supported editors
Applies requested changes without manual rewriting
Finds definitions and references beyond the active file
Offers major model families depending on plan
Respects private repository permissions and deployment policies
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