Pieces for Developers

About Pieces for Developers

Pieces for Developers is an AI-powered productivity tool designed specifically for software developers, founded in 2021 in Cincinnati. The platform provides an on-device copilot that integrates across popular IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio), web browsers, and collaboration tools. The key differentiator for Pieces is its local-first architecture. The AI copilot can run entirely on-device using local large language models, meaning code context and queries never need to leave the developer's machine. This is particularly significant for organisations with strict data governance requirements or developers working with sensitive codebases. Cloud LLMs are also available as an option when more powerful models are needed. Core features include intelligent code snippet management with automatic context enrichment (related links, tags, descriptions), long-term memory that tracks workflow context across tools, and a copilot that can answer questions about codebases, generate code, and debug issues. The platform captures and organises context from development activities to build a personalised knowledge graph. Pieces offers a generous free tier for individual developers, with Teams pricing available for organisations. The local-first approach results in strong trust scores for data retention and regulatory fit, as organisations can keep all data on-premise without any cloud dependency.