Key takeaways
- JetBrains-native — uses internal static analysis tools for smarter agent responses than generic solutions
- Next-Edit Autocomplete predicts intent based on recent changes, not just cursor position
- ~67K installs with a 4.7-star average — adoption kept growing through mid-2026 in the JetBrains ecosystem
- Quiet since February 2026 — last marketplace release was v1.29.3 on Feb 5, 2026; site and docs remain live but release cadence has stalled
FAQ
What is Sweep?
Sweep is an AI coding assistant plugin for JetBrains IDEs featuring an integrated agent, next-edit autocomplete, inline editing, AI commit messages, and AI code review.
How much does Sweep cost?
Free trial with 1,000 autocompletes and $5 API credits. Paid plans: Basic $10/mo, Pro $20/mo, Ultra $60/mo — all with unlimited autocomplete and increasing API credits.
Which JetBrains IDEs does Sweep support?
All major JetBrains IDEs including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, PhpStorm, Rider, CLion, RubyMine, RustRover, Android Studio, and JetBrains Gateway.
Does Sweep work outside JetBrains?
Next-Edit Autocomplete is available for VS Code and Zed. The full feature set (Agent, Inline Editing, Code Review) is JetBrains-only.
Is Sweep still actively maintained?
Unclear. The website, docs, and marketplace listing are live as of June 2026, but the last plugin release (v1.29.3) shipped February 5, 2026, and the public changelog's last highlighted feature is from December 2025.
Executive Summary
Status note (June 2026): Sweep is alive but quiet. The website, docs, and JetBrains Marketplace listing remain live, but the last plugin release — v1.29.3 — shipped February 5, 2026, with no marketplace updates in the four months since.[1] The public changelog's most recent highlighted feature dates to December 2025.[2] No shutdown, acquisition, or pivot has been announced, and the company (a 2023 Y Combinator seed startup with roughly three employees) continues to operate.[3][4]
Sweep is an AI coding assistant built specifically for JetBrains IDEs, offering an integrated agent, next-edit autocomplete, inline editing, AI commit messages, and AI code review.[5] With roughly 67,000 downloads and a 4.7-star average across 76 ratings on the JetBrains Marketplace as of June 2026, Sweep has carved out a real niche among developers who prefer JetBrains tools over VS Code.[6]
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Sweep (YC S23-era seed startup) |
| Platform | JetBrains IDEs (full), VS Code/Zed (autocomplete only) |
| Installs | ~67,000 (as of June 2026) |
| Rating | 4.7 stars (76 ratings) |
| Funding | ~$500K seed via Y Combinator (2023) |
| Last release | v1.29.3 — February 5, 2026 |
Product Overview
Sweep fills the "AI gap" in JetBrains IDEs — providing Cursor-like functionality for developers who prefer IntelliJ, PyCharm, GoLand, and other JetBrains tools.[7]
Core Features
Sweep offers five main capabilities:[8]
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Agent | Integrated agent that searches codebase, edits code, runs tests, checks linter errors |
| Next-Edit Autocomplete | Predicts next intent based on recent changes, not just cursor position |
| Inline Editing | Select code, describe changes, get AI-generated edits |
| AI Commit Messages | Auto-generates commit messages from staged changes |
| AI Code Review | Reviews changes for bugs and issues before commit |
Recent Releases (Late 2025 – Early 2026)
The last stretch of active development added several notable capabilities before the cadence stalled:[2][1]
| Version | Date | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Oct 6, 2025 | Web search and fetch tools for the agent |
| 1.25 | Oct 31, 2025 | AI code review across branch diffs |
| 1.26 | Nov 14, 2025 | Autocomplete syntax highlighting in all JetBrains IDEs |
| 1.27 | Dec 1, 2025 | Remote MCP servers with OAuth 2.0/2.1 support |
| 1.28–1.29.3 | Jan 8 – Feb 5, 2026 | Incremental fixes; streamed file modifications showing live additions/removals |
No marketplace releases have shipped since v1.29.3 on February 5, 2026.[1]
Supported IDEs
Full feature set (Agent, Inline Editing, Code Review):
- IntelliJ IDEA
- PyCharm
- WebStorm
- GoLand
- PhpStorm
- Rider
- CLion
- RubyMine
- RustRover
- Android Studio
- JetBrains Gateway
Next-Edit Autocomplete only:
- VS Code
- Zed
Technical Architecture
Sweep differentiates by leveraging JetBrains' internal static analysis tools — giving its agent access to the same code intelligence that powers JetBrains' refactoring and error detection.[7]
Key Technical Details
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Integration | Native JetBrains plugin (not a standalone app) |
| Code Analysis | Uses JetBrains internal static analysis |
| Privacy Mode | Available — code not used for training when enabled |
| API Model | Credit-based for agent features, unlimited autocomplete on paid plans |
Strengths
- JetBrains-native — Not a Cursor clone; built specifically for JetBrains with native static analysis integration
- Continued adoption — ~67K installs (up from ~40K in early 2026) with a 4.7-star average indicates product-market fit in the JetBrains ecosystem[6]
- Intent prediction — Next-Edit Autocomplete predicts based on recent changes, not just context
- Privacy Mode — Code can be excluded from training
- Affordable pricing — $10-60/mo is competitive with Cursor ($20/mo) and GitHub Copilot ($19/mo)
- Multi-IDE support — Works across all JetBrains IDEs with one plugin
Cautions
- Stalled release cadence — No plugin update since v1.29.3 on February 5, 2026; in a market where competitors ship weekly, four months of silence is a material risk signal[1]
- Tiny team, thin funding — Roughly three employees and only ~$500K of disclosed seed funding from Y Combinator; runway and bus-factor are real concerns[4][3]
- Not universally loved — Marketplace ratings skew heavily five-star, but 6 of 76 reviewers rated it one or two stars[6]
- JetBrains lock-in — Full features only available in JetBrains; VS Code/Zed get limited functionality
- Credit consumption — Agent and advanced features consume API credits that may run out
- No agent orchestration — Single-agent, single-repo focus; no multi-agent or multi-repo capabilities
- Smaller ecosystem — Less community content compared to Cursor or GitHub Copilot
Pricing & Licensing
| Tier | Price | Autocomplete | API Credits | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | $0 | 1,000 | $5 included | Standard |
| Basic | $10/mo | Unlimited | $10/mo | Standard |
| Pro | $20/mo | Unlimited | $20/mo | Priority |
| Ultra | $60/mo | Unlimited | $60/mo | Priority |
Pricing is unchanged from early 2026 as of June 2026.[9]
Credit model: API credits consumed by chat, code generation, and advanced completions. Autocomplete is unlimited on paid plans. Auto top-up available.
Discounts: Special pricing for students, educators, and open source maintainers.
Competitive Positioning
Direct Competitors
| Competitor | Differentiation |
|---|---|
| JetBrains AI Assistant | Sweep users report it's "a million times better" than JetBrains' native AI |
| GitHub Copilot | Sweep has deeper JetBrains integration; Copilot works across more editors |
| Cursor | Cursor is a separate IDE; Sweep works inside your existing JetBrains IDE |
| Augment Code | Sweep users report switching from Augment to Sweep for better JetBrains experience |
When to Choose Sweep Over Alternatives
- Choose Sweep when: You're committed to JetBrains IDEs and want the best AI experience without leaving your editor
- Choose Cursor when: You're willing to switch IDEs for AI-native experience
- Choose GitHub Copilot when: You need broad editor support and don't need advanced agent features
- Choose JetBrains AI when: You want first-party support and are okay with lower quality
Ideal Customer Profile
Best fit:
- Professional developers using JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, GoLand, etc.)
- Teams standardized on JetBrains who can't switch to Cursor
- Developers frustrated with JetBrains' native AI Assistant
- Users who value staying in their familiar IDE over AI-native experiences
Poor fit:
- VS Code primary users (get autocomplete only)
- Teams needing multi-repo or agent orchestration
- Developers who prefer Cursor's AI-native approach
- Budget-conscious users who can't afford $10-60/mo
Viability Assessment
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Financial Health | Thin — ~$500K disclosed seed (Y Combinator, 2023), ~3 employees; paid plans suggest some revenue but scale is unknown[3][4] |
| Market Position | Strongest independent JetBrains-AI specialist; installs grew ~40K → ~67K between Feb and June 2026[6] |
| Innovation Pace | Stalled — last plugin release Feb 5, 2026; last changelog highlight Dec 2025[1][2] |
| Community/Ecosystem | Modest; strong testimonials but far smaller than Copilot/Cursor communities |
| Long-term Outlook | Uncertain — release silence plus a tiny team raises continuity risk even as the site stays live |
Sweep's moat is JetBrains integration depth. The risks are twofold: JetBrains improving its native AI Assistant to close the gap, and Sweep's own apparent loss of shipping velocity since February 2026. Continued install growth without releases suggests the product still works, but a paid subscription tool that stops shipping in this market deserves scrutiny before adoption.
Bottom Line
Sweep brought Cursor-class AI features to the JetBrains ecosystem without requiring an IDE switch, and adoption kept climbing into mid-2026. But the product has gone quiet: no plugin release since February 5, 2026, no changelog highlights since December 2025, and a three-person team with thin disclosed funding.[1][2][4]
Recommended for: JetBrains power users who want a better-than-native AI experience today and are comfortable with the risk of a tool that may no longer be actively developed.
Not recommended for: VS Code users, teams that need agent orchestration, or anyone standardizing tooling for the long term — the release stall makes Sweep hard to recommend as a multi-year bet until shipping resumes.
Outlook: Cautious. The site, docs, and marketplace listing are live and installs are still growing, but in a category where rivals ship weekly, four months of release silence is the dominant signal. Watch for a resumed release cadence — or news of an acquisition or wind-down.
Research by Ry Walker Research • methodology
Disclosure: Author has no financial relationship with Sweep.