Free coding with the SWE-2 model in Devin

Melvin Vivas · X post · 2026-09-19 · Open on X

Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity · Level: beginner

Summary

A quick tip that the SWE-2 coding model could be used for free in Devin when the post was written. The offer may be time-limited.

Key points

• SWE-2 was free to use inside Devin at the time of the post.
• Free promotional access to models is a cheap way to try coding agents. Check whether it is still available.

Resources mentioned

• Devin · tool · x.com · paid
  A desktop app from the makers of the Devin coding agent for planning, delegating, reviewing and shipping work across fleets of local and cloud coding agents.
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• SWE-2 · tool · cognition.com · free
  Cognition's SWE-2 coding model (Max tier) that runs inside Devin for agentic software tasks.
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