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Devin Desktop is an integrated development environment (IDE) designed to manage AI coding agents. Developed by Cognition, it allows users to orchestrate both local and cloud-based agents from a unified interface. The tool focuses on enabling developers to delegate coding tasks to AI agents, which then write code, handle edge cases, and perform testing. It integrates features for planning, delegating, reviewing, and shipping code, all within the editor.

The platform includes a full IDE experience with standard features like syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and debugging tools. It supports various AI models and agents through its Agent Client Protocol (ACP), allowing for flexibility in agent selection. Devin Desktop also introduces "Spaces" for sharing context and Git worktrees across agents, and "Supercomplete" for predictive coding. It aims to provide instant codebase context and detailed review capabilities for agent-generated code. The tool also offers "Devin Cloud" for effortless handoff of tasks to cloud environments.

Best for

• Developers working with AI coding agents.
• Teams needing to manage multiple AI agents for software development.
• Engineers looking to delegate coding tasks to AI.
• Users who require an IDE with integrated AI agent orchestration.
• Organizations seeking to standardize agent usage across their engineering teams.

Frequently asked questions

What is Devin Desktop?

Devin Desktop is an IDE that allows developers to manage and interact with AI coding agents, both locally and in the cloud, to assist with software development tasks.

Who makes Devin Desktop?

Devin Desktop is developed by Cognition.

What kind of AI agents can I use with Devin Desktop?

Devin Desktop supports various AI models and agents through its Agent Client Protocol (ACP), including Devin Cloud, Devin Local, SWE-2 Max, Codex, Claude, Agent OpenCode, and Cascade.

Does Devin Desktop include a traditional IDE?

Yes, it includes a full IDE with features such as syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and debugging tools.

How does Devin Desktop handle collaboration?

It uses "Spaces" to share context and Git worktrees across agents, facilitating a shared understanding and collaboration.

Is there a cloud component to Devin Desktop?

Yes, it offers "Devin Cloud" for handing off tasks to cloud environments, allowing developers to close their laptops while agents continue working.

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