Tool overview
Amp is listed under Programming AI tools.
What is Amp?
Amp is a coding agent for web, terminal, editor, phone, and remote Orb workflows. It runs tools and shell commands, supports shared threads, plugins, SDK access, MCP servers, multiple reasoning modes, and remote agents that continue working after a local device closes.
Best for
Developers using a multi-surface coding agent for complex repository work
Who is it for?
Decision note
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Key features
Web, terminal, editor, and phone access
Remote agents running in Orbs
Python and TypeScript SDKs
Plugins, MCP servers, and shared threads
Use cases
Implementing repository changes
Reviewing unfamiliar codebases
Running long coding tasks remotely
Embedding coding agents in workflows
Pros
- Works across several developer surfaces
- Supports programmatic SDK access
- Offers local and remote execution
Limitations
Amp can execute commands and modify repositories without asking for approval by default. Developers should isolate untrusted projects, protect credentials, restrict plugins and MCP servers, review every diff, run tests, and verify licensing and security before merging.
Pricing details
Billing options
Pricing note
Amp offers a free product with capacity limits, a $20 monthly subscription with included usage, and pay-as-you-go credits passed through at provider API prices without markup for eligible workspaces. The official manual states a $5 minimum credit purchase.
Supported programming languages
- English
Integrations
VS Code
JetBrains
Neovim
Zed
Slack
MCP
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