Coding agent · IDE (Fork)
Void
Quick answer: A VS Code fork that keeps routing local with full BYOK and no middleman model proxy.
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A VS Code fork that keeps routing local with full BYOK and no middleman model proxy.
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You want Cursor-class polish, cloud agents, or a large plugin marketplace.
Who it fits
- A VS Code fork that keeps routing local with full BYOK and no middleman model proxy.
- People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface
Pros
Direct VS Code fork retaining local data control without middleman routing; route any LLM with BYOK.
Cons
Requires BYOK setup; smaller team and ecosystem than Cursor.
Facts
- Locality:
- Local-first
- Surfaces:
- Desktop
- Maturity:
- General availability
- BYOK:
- Bring your own API key
- Open source:
- Source available
- Free tier:
- Free option available
Agent standards & memory
AGENTS.md: SupportedSKILL.md: PartialRules / memory: Local editor context; BYOK only.100% Free (Open-source, BYOK).
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