Atlassian Rovo Dev Agents Bring AI to the Entire Software Development Lifecycle
Atlassian Rovo dev agents, now in public beta, integrate AI across the software development lifecycle to enhance productivity.
Atlassian has launched its Rovo dev agents in public beta, integrating agentic AI across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The move aims to address inefficiencies in developer workflows, particularly in knowledge sharing and documentation, which often slow down productivity.
Key Features of Rovo
Rovo focuses on three core functions:
- Search: Combats the 25% of time knowledge workers spend searching for answers.
- Chat: Built on major LLMs and the Atlassian Teamwork Graph.
- Studio: Enables creation of custom AI agents and workflows.
Early adopters report a 60% higher success rate with Rovo compared to open-source alternatives. Atlassian engineers have seen a 45% reduction in pull request cycle time using just one AI dev agent.
Pricing and Accessibility
Previously priced at $20/month, Rovo is now included in all Atlassian plans. Non-subscribers can access it for $5/month. This change aims to expand the Teamwork Graph, which maps team interactions and knowledge.
Developer-Centric AI Agents
Rovo’s dev agents target repetitive tasks:
- Code Planner: Generates technical plans from Jira issues.
- Implementor Agent: Writes code based on the plan.
- Code Reviewer: Checks PRs against acceptance criteria, reducing cycle time by 45%.
Customization and Swarms
Teams can build custom agents using natural language. For example, Atlassian’s Onboarding Buddy answered 2,000 questions from 70% of new hires in its first month. Agent swarms can automate complex tasks, like updating an API across 200 services in one hour.
Future Developments
Upcoming features include:
- Pipeline Fixer: Automates pipeline repairs.
- Deployment Summarizer: Provides concise deployment reports.
Rovo dev agents are now in open beta for Atlassian customers on GitHub and Bitbucket, with no cost during the beta period.
Disclosure: Atlassian covered travel expenses for the reporter.
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