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AI-first code editor built for pair programming with AI across your entire codebase

Use Cases

  • AI-assisted code generation and completion
  • Codebase-aware refactoring and changes
  • Cross-file code modifications
  • Interactive coding conversations with context

Strengths

  • +AI context lives within the editor
  • +Understands entire project structure
  • +Good for 'write while editing' iterative workflow
  • +Friendly for refactoring and batch changes across files

Caveats

  • !Learning curve for AI interaction patterns
  • !May occasionally suggest overly aggressive changes

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Industry standard IDE completion

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Similar AI-first editor from Codeium

Details

Pricing

freemiumFree tier with Pro subscription for advanced features

Platforms

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