# Sweep — Turn GitHub Issues into Pull Requests

> AI agent that turns GitHub issues into pull requests automatically. Handles bug fixes and small features with context-aware code generation.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

## Quick Use

> **Note**: The Sweep team has pivoted to building a JetBrains AI coding assistant plugin. The original GitHub bot is no longer actively maintained, but the codebase remains available.

Visit the [JetBrains plugin page](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/sweep-ai) for the team's current product.

For the original Sweep bot (legacy):
1. Install the Sweep GitHub App on your repository
2. Create a GitHub issue describing the change you want
3. Sweep automatically creates a PR with the implementation

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## Intro

Sweep was an AI-powered GitHub bot that turned issues into pull requests automatically. You'd describe a bug fix or small feature in a GitHub issue, and Sweep would read your codebase, write the code, and open a PR. It handled planning, code generation, and even responded to PR review comments. 7,600+ GitHub stars.

> **Status**: The team has pivoted to building a JetBrains AI coding assistant. The original Sweep bot code is still on GitHub but is no longer the team's focus.

**Works with**: GitHub Copilot
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## How Sweep Worked

1. **You create a GitHub issue** describing the change ("Fix the login redirect bug" or "Add dark mode toggle to settings")
2. **Sweep reads your codebase** — understands the project structure, dependencies, patterns
3. **Sweep writes code** — creates the implementation following your project's conventions
4. **Sweep opens a PR** — with descriptive title, summary, and the actual code changes
5. **You review** — leave comments on the PR, and Sweep can respond to feedback and make adjustments

## What It Could Handle

- Bug fixes from issue descriptions
- Small feature implementations
- Code refactoring tasks
- Documentation updates
- Test additions

## Limitations

- Worked best on small, well-defined changes
- Large features or architectural changes were beyond scope
- Required clear issue descriptions for best results

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### FAQ

**Q: What is Sweep?**
A: AI agent that turns GitHub issues into pull requests automatically. Handles bug fixes and small features with context-aware code generation.

**Q: How do I install Sweep?**
A: Check the Quick Use section above for step-by-step installation instructions. Most assets can be set up in under 2 minutes.

## Source & Thanks

> [sweep](https://github.com/sweepai/sweep) — ⭐ 7,600+
> [JetBrains AI Plugin](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/sweep-ai)

Thanks to the Sweep team for pioneering the issue-to-PR workflow. The concept influenced many subsequent AI coding tools.

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