Cognition's SWE-2 impresses early user with solid coding, but lacks Codex-style computer use
CtrlAltDwayne · x · 2026-09-13
A developer shares first-hand experience with Cognition's SWE-2, calling it "the real deal" for coding work that has already saved them time.
- Coding capability is solid and practical
- Main drawback: no computer use support like OpenAI's Codex offers
- The author notes Astra's usage limits are currently painful, making SWE-2 a welcome alternative
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