Code Search AI Tools

These 2 tools specialize in code search, providing targeted AI assistance for specific development needs.

2 tools reviewed 81 average score Updated January 2025

Tools Analysis

Sourcegraph Cody

89/100

What it does: AI coding assistant with deep codebase understanding and powerful code search capabilities.

How you'll use it:

  • Enterprise codebase navigation and understanding across multiple repositories and microservices
  • Technical support and troubleshooting by analyzing complex codebases and providing contextual solutions

Performance: Solid performer with 89/100 score. Good choice for most development scenarios.

Blackbox AI

72/100

What it does: An AI coding assistant that enables developers to code faster by providing code completion, code search from natural language, and version history tracking.

How you'll use it:

  • General-purpose code completion and search across multiple programming languages
  • Learning new programming concepts and libraries by analyzing code examples and documentation

Performance: Specialized tool with 72/100 score. Best for specific use cases.

Selection Guidance

For most developers: Start with the highest-scored tool in this category and evaluate against your specific requirements.

For enterprise teams: Prioritize tools with enterprise features like SSO, on-premise deployment, and team management.

For individual developers: Focus on tools that integrate well with your existing IDE and workflow.