Magnet
AI-native workspace for software development that integrates with Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex, providing automatic context and self-clarifying issues.
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What is Magnet?
Magnet is an AI-native workspace for planning and building software, designed specifically for the age of coding agents. It acts like a world-class product manager and technical design partner that helps developers document their codebase, spec issues, conduct research, and generate implementation plans for successful handoffs to coding agents. The tool supercharges the coding tools you already use by providing context-aware assistance.
Key features include reimagined issue trackers and specs for vibe-coding, where you can transform vague tickets like
Magnet pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Magnet offers a freemium pricing model. The free tier allows you to use Magnet for free if you bring your own OpenAI API key, with unlimited GPT-4 assistant usage. The Magnet PRO plan is $20 per month, which includes unlimited GPT-4 assistant usage and integrations with Linear, GitHub, and Notion. There is also a 1-day PRO plan trial available without requiring a credit card.
Magnet pros
- AI-native workspace designed for coding agents era
- Acts as product manager and technical design partner
- Automatically documents your entire codebase
- Crafts detailed specs from vague tickets in minutes
- Auto-updating codebase wiki stays current with code changes
- Generates Markdown Cursor Rules (.mdc) for existing tools
- AI verifies code before PR is opened
- AI drafts PR messages automatically
- Integrates with Linear issues
- Integrates with GitHub issues
- Integrates with Notion documentation
- Works with your existing coding tools and IDEs
- Provides context-aware codebase suggestions
- Helps catch mistakes before PR submission
- Free tier with your own OpenAI API key
- Supports vibe-coding workflow
- Research capabilities for implementation planning
- Handoff preparation for coding agents
Magnet cons
- Currently macOS only (no Windows/Linux support)
- Still in alpha version
- Requires OpenAI API key for free tier
- Pro plan needed for GPT-4 without own API key
- Limited integration options compared to full IDEs
- No web-based interface yet
- New tool with smaller user community
- May not work well with non-OpenAI models
Frequently asked questions about Magnet
What is Magnet?
Magnet is an AI-native workspace for planning and building software, designed for the age of coding agents. It acts like a world-class product manager and technical design partner that helps you document your codebase, spec issues, do research, and generate implementation plans for successful handoffs to coding agents.
Can I use my own OpenAI API key with Magnet?
Yes, you can use your own OpenAI API key for free with Magnet. This gives you unlimited GPT-4 assistant usage without paying for the Pro plan.
What integrations does Magnet support?
Magnet supports integration with Linear issues, GitHub issues, and Notion documentation. It also works with your existing coding tools and IDEs.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Magnet offers a 1-day PRO plan trial without requiring a credit card, so you can test the full features before committing.
What platforms does Magnet run on?
Magnet is currently available for macOS only. You can download it from the website for macOS.
How does Magnet help with specs and implementation plans?
Magnet uses AI to help you craft specs and implementation plans you can hand off to your coding agents. You can go from a vague ticket like 'make the discover page faster' to a carefully researched and laid out spec in minutes.
What is the auto-updating codebase wiki?
The auto-updating codebase wiki is an AI-powered feature that automatically creates and edits in-depth docs about your product and codebase. It provides context for human teammates and AI agents to implement features successfully, and generates Markdown Cursor Rules (.mdc) that stay up-to-date with every code change.
How does Magnet help with PRs and testing?
AI helps verify your code and draft your PR message, so you can catch mistakes before the PR is even open. This allows you to plan, implement, and ship features faster with better quality.
Who is Magnet designed for?
Magnet is designed for product teams and software developers working with AI coding agents. It's especially useful for teams doing vibe-coding and those who want to improve their existing AI dev tools.
What is the Pro Plan included?
The Magnet PRO plan costs $20 per month and includes unlimited GPT-4 assistant usage plus integrations with Linear, GitHub, and Notion. It's ideal for users who don't have their own GPT-4 access via OpenAI API key.