Void

Also known as: Void AI, Void editor, voideditor

An open-source, privacy-first AI code editor built as a fork of VS Code (the popular Microsoft editor). Brings Cursor-style features — inline editing, agent mode, autocomplete — without routing your code through a proprietary backend. You bring your own API keys or run local models.

Void is the answer to a question a growing number of developers ask: 'Can I have Cursor-quality AI coding features without my code leaving my machine?' Because it's a fork of VS Code, your existing themes, keybindings, and extensions transfer over in one click. From there, you connect directly to whatever model provider you choose — Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or a locally hosted model via Ollama — bypassing any intermediary backend.

The core features match what builders expect from a modern AI IDE: tab-based autocomplete, inline quick edit, codebase-aware chat, Agent Mode (the AI can search, create, edit, and delete files, and run terminal commands), and MCP tool access. The open-source nature means you can audit exactly how your prompts are routed, which matters for regulated industries or anyone building with proprietary code.

As of mid-2026, Void's core team has paused active feature development, so new capabilities are shipping more slowly than commercial alternatives like Cursor or Windsurf. The last released version is stable and functional, and the GitHub repository remains public with community contributions ongoing. It's the right choice for developers who prioritize data control and model flexibility over the fastest iteration on new features.

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