iOS and macOS developers often spend excessive time on repetitive coding tasks, context switching between different tools, and debugging errors, which slows down the app development process. Existing AI coding assistants may not be tightly integrated with Xcode, leading to a disjointed workflow and reduced productivity.

Alex is an AI-powered coding assistant designed as a sidebar application for Xcode, providing seamless integration and streamlining the iOS and macOS app development workflow. It offers features such as AI-powered code completion, inline code replacements, and automated error fixing directly within the Xcode IDE. By automating repetitive tasks, providing intelligent suggestions, and enabling natural language search within the codebase, Alex helps developers write better code faster and more efficiently. The tool also supports integration with various AI models, including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, allowing users to select the best model for their specific needs.

AI-powered autocomplete that suggests code completions as you type

Inline code replacements (⌘+K) to quickly modify existing code

Automated error fixing with AI support for Swift 6 concurrency issues

AI Image-to-Code generator that creates Swift or UIKit code from images

Semantic code search to find functions, variables, and files instantly

Web search agent to find coding answers from Google

Automatic addition of Swift Package Manager (SPM) packages

Ability to run terminal commands directly within Xcode

Support for local models (e.g., Ollama and LM Studio)

Team LLM configurations for secure, direct access to AI proxies

Agent mode with voice input for automated task execution

Integration with Linear and GitHub Issues for project management

Alex is primarily targeted towards iOS and macOS developers, ranging from individual developers to larger teams, who are looking to enhance their productivity and streamline their app development workflow within Xcode.

Alex offers tiered subscription plans: Mini at $12/month, Pro at $30/month, and Premium at $50/month, with varying limits on chat messages and access to features; users can also bring their own API keys or purchase message top-ups.