Gartner® Innovation Insight

AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools

Learn how organizations are using AI-augmented modernization tools to address growing technical debt, accelerate application upgrades, and support long-term software transformation strategies.

About the Report

Modernizing legacy code is inherently complex and resource-intensive. AI-augmented code modernization tools provide a way to accelerate this process while reducing risk. Early evaluations indicate these tools can help migrate legacy systems to modern languages and frameworks more efficiently, minimizing manual effort and freeing engineering teams to focus on higher-value work.

Key Findings

By 2029, organizations will complete 90% of software modernization using AI-augmented tools, a significant increase from less than 15% today. (Source: Gartner)

  • Primary uses of AI-augmented application modernization tools
  • AI-augmented application modernization tools benefits and risks
  • How Moderne and OpenRewrite address key modernization challenges
  • Recommendations for software engineering leaders responsible for modernization initiatives

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Reframing the legacy modernization challenge
Fit-for-purpose tooling and capability selection
Controlled, human-centered modernization execution

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Gartner, Innovation Insight: AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools, 6 October 2025, Prasanna Lakshmi Narasimha

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