mini-SWE-agent
Tiny 100-line agent that solves GitHub issues or helps on the command line, from the SWE-agent team.
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About mini-SWE-agent
mini-SWE-agent is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. Tiny 100-line agent that solves GitHub issues or helps on the command line, from the SWE-agent team. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is mini-SWE-agent?
mini-SWE-agent is a tiny coding agent from the SWE-bench and SWE-agent team, with about 100 lines of Python for the agent class. It solves GitHub issues or helps on the command line.
The team reports it scores above 74% on SWE-bench Verified and starts faster than Claude Code. It supports local environments, Docker or Podman, Singularity/Apptainer and more, and the README says it is used by Meta, NVIDIA, IBM, Princeton and Stanford, among others.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: mini-swe-agent.com.
Who is mini-SWE-agent for?
Researchers and developers who want a minimal, hackable agent for benchmarks, evaluations or simple command-line help.
mini-SWE-agent at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: SWE-agent/mini-swe-agent · 8,703 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- About 100 lines for the agent class
- Strong SWE-bench Verified results (per the team)
- Local, Docker/Podman and Apptainer environments
- Minimal dependencies
mini-SWE-agent FAQ
What is mini-SWE-agent?
mini-SWE-agent is a tiny coding agent from the SWE-bench and SWE-agent team, with about 100 lines of Python for the agent class. It solves GitHub issues or helps on the command line.
Who is mini-SWE-agent for?
Researchers and developers who want a minimal, hackable agent for benchmarks, evaluations or simple command-line help.
Is mini-SWE-agent free?
mini-SWE-agent's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is mini-SWE-agent open source?
Yes. mini-SWE-agent is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to mini-SWE-agent?
Similar tools include Claude Code, Qwen Code, HumanLayer, GitHub Agentic Workflows (gh-aw), Reticle and Maestro.
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