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What is AmpCode?

AmpCode by Sourcegraph is aAI Programming ToolsAmpCode is a powerful "agent-based development", supporting automatic invocation of terminal commands, editing of multiple files, execution of complex tasks, etc. It is suitable for VS Code, Cursor and command line environments, without the need to manually select a model. Users do not need to manually select the model, the system will automatically use the best language model (e.g., Claude-3) to complete the task, and supports context memory, thread sharing, teamwork and other advanced features. AmpCode is suitable for code refactoring, test generation, bug fixing and other scenarios, which significantly improves the development efficiency and collaborative experience, and is a powerful representative of the new generation of AI programming.

Key features of AmpCode

1. Unlimited Token Use
   Amp doesn't have a token limit, so that the number of tokens doesn't constrain the development experience, and even large, complex tasks won't be interrupted in the middle of the process..

2. Automatic selection of state-of-the-art models
   Users do not need to manually select models, the system automatically calls the optimal model to complete the task, simplifying the development process, while ensuring the quality of the output..

3. Highly Autonomous AI Agents
   Amp grants models access to conversation logs, file system access, and tool invocations, allowing the AI to proactively "kill" tasks like a senior engineer..

4. Task Threading and Teamwork
   Supports thread-level sharing, team collaboration, and context reuse to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaborative development.

5. IDE and CLI Dual Environment Support
   Amp can be invoked both in the editor and in the terminal, adapting to different preferences and modes of operation..

6. Amp Tab Intelligent Completion Engine
   Predictive complementation suggestions based on language server diagnostics, context and recent document changes to better match user thinking.

7. AGENT.md Integration
   Support for reading the project's AGENT.md documentation to understand the project specification, structure and development style, and to generate code that better fits the context of the project.

8. Extensible toolchain integration
   Includes built-in tools, sub-agents, custom MCP tools, command whitelisting and other extension mechanisms to customize capabilities for specific tasks.

Scenarios for using AmpCode

• Multi-document project revamping or refactoring: Suitable for complex editing and continuous refactoring tasks across files and modules.
• Automated Testing and Code Optimization: Test cases can be generated, bugs can be fixed, and module quality can be improved.
• Code Review and Bug Troubleshooting: Let AI help check for potential errors and suggest improvements.
• New program or language study: Interactively access sample code, explanations and guidance.
• Team Knowledge Collaboration and Experience Deposit: Rapid reuse of successful programs by team members through shared threads.

How to use AmpCode?

1. Registration and Installation

• Sign up to visit ampcode.com and new users get a free gift of approx. $10 Initial credit (approx. 1000 credits) .

• Installation of extensions in IDEs such as VS Code / Cursor, or via the CLI npm install -g @sourcegraph/amp(also supports pnpm, Yarn).

2. Examples of CLI use

CLI prompts for login and creates a separate thread, suitable for streaming or automated tasks.

3. Interaction within IDE

Open the Amp plugin in the editor, enter a command (e.g., "Generate tests for me"), and AI will proactively call the tool, modify the file, generate the code snippet, and present the results in the plugin.

4. Managing threads of conversation

Supports session summarization to new threads, annotation permissions, result versioning, etc. to ensure that context is not lost.

5. Continuous optimization and expansion

It is possible to create AGENT.md for a project, customize the MCP tool (Model-Context Protocol), and set up command whitelists or subagents to accomplish specific tasks.

Why do you recommend AmpCode?

• Ultra-high capacity: Users report that Amp writes up to 70-85% of total code, dramatically increasing development speed and efficiency..
• S-level representativeness: Tied with Claude Code as one of the industry's S-class tools and considered one of the most agent-capable AI programming products..
• High level of automation and autonomy: AI understands context, invokes tools, and executes terminal commands, eliminating the need for frequent manual confirmation and making development more fluid and proactive.
• Strong teamwork skills: Thread sharing and team functions for knowledge deposition and collaborative development.
• Flexible multi-environment adaptation: Dual-track support for CLI and IDE without changing the existing development process.
• Continuous updating and model evolution: Continuously iterated by Sourcegraph, always seeking to invoke state-of-the-art models and capabilities.

Summary and recommendations

Overall, AmpCode (Amp) represents the direction of the new generation of agentic coding tools: it's not just an assistant, but an AI engineer that can actually perform development tasks instead of humans. If you need to handle complex projects, improve development efficiency, promote team collaboration and explore future programming possibilities, it is highly recommended to try Amp.