AI Tools SWE Growth Summary (Feb 4-11, 2026)

AI Tools SWE Growth Summary

Date Range: February 4-11, 2026 Source: WhatsApp Group "AI Tools SWE GROWTH" Messages Analyzed: 198

🛠️ Tools Deep Dive

Amp Code

Sentiment: 🔥 Positive | Mentions: 15+

  • Free tier is currently FULL — waitlist active
  • deep mode praised for cost efficiency: "under $1 per feature vs $1.5+ for smart mode"
  • Next version highly anticipated: "sdh tdk sabar menunggu next version amp seperti apa 💪🏽🔥"
  • Shared thread example

Key Quote:

"Selama masih bisa dapet jalur gratisan dari Amp Code, saya akan tetap setia mempromosikan. 😁"

Augment Code

Sentiment: 🔥 Exciting

  • Released "Intent" — joining the no-IDE club
  • Launch tweet
  • Big announcement teased: "Augmentcode mau ngasih gebrakan 🤔"

Key Quote:

"augment sdh rilis namanya intent, sesuai yg mas blg no IDE club, wkwkwkwk"

Kimi 2.5

Sentiment: 👍 Positive | Mentions: 10

  • Popular single-model choice for OpenClaw
  • Console available
  • Week-long test: "3 agent gebuk2an di group ngelarin beberapa fitur. So far puas sih."
  • Considering Allegretto upgrade

Key Quote:

"Ternyata bukan perasaan gw doang, banyak juga yg pake single model Kimi 2.5 di Openclaw 😆"

Claude Code

Sentiment: 😟 Mixed | Mentions: 12

  • Memory leak issues reported: 60-90GB RAM usage
  • "Mungkin ada memory leak Mas. Kalau aku memang udah kebiasaan hard restart hampir tiap hari"
  • Auto-compaction feature discussed

Warp Oz

Sentiment: 🔥 New & Exciting

  • Just released agent orchestration feature
  • "warp ngeluarin fitur ini barusan update"
  • Sparking "agent orchestration hype" discussion

OpenClaw

Sentiment: 😅 Mixed | Mentions: 20

  • Multi-provider support praised: "Openclaw udh support kabeh wkwk"
  • Cost concerns: "Openclaw boros bgt asli"
  • Beelink mini PCs mentioned for self-hosting
  • Ban risk discussed for unofficial OAuth usage

Excalidraw

Sentiment: 🔥 Positive

Trae.ai

Sentiment: 🤔 Discussed

  • Asked as Cursor alternative
  • Limitation: no Claude support
  • "kalau mau ngorbanin gak ada Claude bisa jadi"

🎯 Key Discussions

1. No-IDE Club Rising

Terminal-based coding gaining traction. Augment released "Intent", joining Claude Code and Amp in the no-IDE space.

  • Augment Code released Intent feature
  • Claude Code and Amp already popular for terminal workflows
  • Some still prefer Cursor/Windsurf for IDE features

2. Agent Orchestration Hype

Is this the next big thing after prompt engineering? Fear of being left behind.

  • Warp Oz released agent orchestration
  • Rapid pace causing anxiety
  • Question: "Yg masih belajar prompt engineering bakal ketinggalan kereta?"

3. Claude Code Memory Issues

Users reporting excessive RAM consumption (60-90GB), potential memory leaks.

  • Multiple CLI sessions compound the issue
  • Auto-compaction may contribute
  • Daily restart recommended as workaround

4. Cost vs Value Trade-offs

Balancing AI tool costs with productivity gains. Free tiers getting scarce.

  • Amp deep mode praised for cost efficiency
  • OpenClaw costs add up quickly
  • Free tier strategies discussed

📊 Sentiment Snapshot

🔥 Excitement

  • Augment Intent release — no-IDE movement growing
  • Warp Oz agent orchestration
  • Amp Code next version anticipation
  • Raspberry Pi for AI getting attention: "pi ini semakin dilirik makin menarik 🤣"

😟 Concerns

  • Job fears: "Fix bakal kena layoff ini kyknya 😅" (on rapid AI pace)
  • Claude Code RAM: 60-90GB memory leaks
  • OpenClaw costs: "boros bgt asli"
  • Ban risks: OAuth usage concerns

😂 Humor of the Week

"flexingnya skrg: lambo lu warna apa bos? ❌ token Opus lu unlimited gak bos? ✅"

"gratis kere hore adalah mitos skrg 🤣"

"kalau pakai bot beneran tdk bisa dibayangkan chaos grup ini 🤣"

"hbs ini pada bikin claw sendiri 😅"

🤔 Open Questions

  • "agent swarm nya sendiri sering kepakai gak?"
  • "worth gak sih ngorbanin [Claude] ini?" (re: Trae.ai)

📰 Articles Worth Reading

We Mourn Our Craft by Nolan Lawson

Shared as "Renungan pagi ini" — a reflection on AI's impact on software craftsmanship. Multiple 😢 reactions from the group.

✅ Action Items / Recommendations

  1. Try Warp Oz for agent orchestration

  2. Watch Augment Intent — no-IDE trend growing

  3. Monitor Amp Code waitlist — free tier currently full

  4. Consider Kimi 2.5 as budget-friendly option for OpenClaw

  5. Read "We Mourn Our Craft" — thoughtful reflection on AI era

Summary extracted by Prowl 🚔 Compiled by Wheeljack 🛠️ Last updated: 2026-02-11