Swimm

Swimm

Extract business rules from legacy code

AppCritica Score

3.5/5

Swimm Overview

Swimm keeps your documentation in sync with your code so teams always understand how the project works without digging through old notes.

Swimm Features

Live Code Explanation View A panel inside the editor where users can click on any file and instantly see all connected notes summaries and learning steps in one place without switching screens.

Swimm connects with your repository and reads the structure of your project. It links documentation directly to the parts of the code it describes. When the code changes Swimm checks the related notes and tells you what is outdated or missing. This keeps the project clear for new members and saves time for the team.

Swimm also offers a smooth way to write guides walkthroughs and onboarding notes that sit right next to the code. With this the learning curve for new contributors drops. Code changes are matched with the right explanations so nothing important gets lost. The goal is simple keep the project understandable at all times and prevent confusion that comes from old or scattered documentation.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Keeps documentation connected to the right code block

Alerts the team when notes become outdated

Helps new members understand the project quickly

Reduces confusion across the codebase

Cons:

Complex projects may still need extra manual explanations

Some teams may need time to adjust their workflow

Heavy reliance on repository integration

Documentation quality still depends on the team

Large refactors may require extra review inside Swimm

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