Magnet for Web

Magnet — AI-Powered Development Assistant

Magnet is a web-based assistant designed to improve collaboration and speed up software development workflows. It enables team members to work together across multiple live threads, bringing context and code into AI-driven conversations so suggestions are more relevant and actionable.

How it works

Magnet lets teams open several simultaneous discussion threads tied to code, files, or specific tasks. It can read directories and files from local machines, so the assistant has direct access to the codebase being discussed. This reduces context-switching and helps the AI provide targeted recommendations during development sessions.

Integrations and contextual sources

Magnet connects with external tools to gather contextual information that improves the quality of its recommendations:

• Linear issue tracker integration for linking tickets and task context directly to threads
• Notion pages or specs to surface design docs and product requirements within conversations
• GitHub access for repository context, commits, and pull request information

Core capabilities

Magnet uses cutting-edge models to generate code suggestions and assist with common development tasks. Notable abilities include:

• Subscription tiers that include a free option (requires users’ own OpenAI API key) and paid upgrades for teams
• Automated bug fixes, help with error handling, and code improvement suggestions
• Prompt and template libraries to jumpstart common tasks and standardize interactions across the team
• Support for both GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models to balance speed, cost, and capability

Plans and team suitability

Magnet is offered on a subscription basis. The free tier works for individuals who supply their own OpenAI API key. For teams that need higher limits and more integrations, Magnet PRO is available and provides unlimited GPT-4 access along with additional connectivity and team features, making it appropriate for small to large engineering groups.

Suggested alternative

• Marblism (paid) — recommended as a top alternative for teams seeking a paid solution with similar AI-assisted development features.