Updated · April 2026

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Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. Features tab autocomplete, inline chat, and sidebar chat with support for any LLM provider. Gui mode provides a native editor-like interface. The most popular open-source alternative to Cursor, with deep customization through config files and custom context providers.

IDE Extension
Open source
VS Code, JetBrains

Key features

Tab autocompleteInline chatAny LLM providerCustom context providersVS Code + JetBrainsOpen source

Best for

Best for developers who want an open-source, customizable AI assistant that works in their existing editor

Plans

Free

BYO API key - any provider - full features

$0
Plus

Managed API access - higher limits - coming soon

$15/mo
Open source favorite

The most popular open-source AI coding assistant. Highly customizable with any LLM provider.

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