Devin
The first AI software engineer that can autonomously plan, code, test, and deploy entire projects.
Team plans starting at $500/moVisit website
Overview
Devin by Cognition Labs is positioned as the first fully autonomous AI software engineer. It can take a high-level task description, create an implementation plan, write code, set up environments, debug issues, and even deploy applications. Devin operates in its own sandboxed environment with a code editor, browser, and terminal. For PMs, Devin represents the ultimate hands-off approach to turning PRDs into working software, though it works best with clear, well-structured requirements.
Key Features
- Fully autonomous software engineering
- Self-contained development environment
- Plans, codes, tests, and deploys independently
- Browser access for research and API exploration
- Terminal for running and testing code
- Slack integration for task delegation
- Session replay for reviewing work
Prompt Tips for Devin
- Write extremely clear, detailed task descriptions like a well-written ticket
- Include all acceptance criteria and edge cases upfront
- Provide links to relevant documentation or API references
- Define the success criteria: what does done look like
- Start with smaller tasks to build trust, then increase complexity
Getting Started
- 1Request access at devin.ai
- 2Connect your GitHub repository
- 3Create a task description with clear requirements
- 4Let Devin plan and execute the implementation
- 5Review the session replay and final code