open-swe/apps/docs/index.mdx

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title: 'Introduction'
description: 'An introduction to Open SWE'
---

Open SWE is an open-source cloud-based coding agent built with [LangGraph](https://langchain-ai.github.io/langgraphjs/). It's designed to autonomously understand, plan, and execute code changes across entire repositories.

<Note>
Open SWE is currently under active development and is not yet ready for production use.
</Note>

## How It Works

Open SWE operates through three specialized LangGraph agents:
- **Manager Graph**: Orchestrates user interactions and coordinates between other graphs
- **Planner Graph**: Analyzes requirements and creates detailed execution plans
- **Programmer Graph**: Executes code changes based on approved plans

The agent can be used through a web interface or triggered automatically via GitHub webhooks, making it flexible for both interactive development and automated workflows.


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    Concepts
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    How to set up Open SWE for development
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    Open SWE features, and how to use them
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## What's in These Docs

This documentation covers everything you need to know about Open SWE:

- **Concepts**: Core principles and architecture behind Open SWE
- **Usage**: How to interact with Open SWE through the web interface and GitHub webhooks
- **Setup**: Complete development environment setup including monorepo structure, dependencies, and authentication

<Tip>
Try out the [live demo](https://swe.langchain.com) to see Open SWE in action.
</Tip>