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AI-powered code editor built on VS Code that helps developers write, edit, and understand code faster with integrated AI assistance.
Cost & Adoption Snapshot
Key Features
- ✓Multi-model AI support (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, xAI)
- ✓Tab completion for code suggestions
- ✓Cmd+K for targeted code edits
- ✓Agentic coding with full autonomy mode
- ✓Multi-agent research harness for self-driving codebases
- ✓Enterprise-grade security and scale
- ✓Context-aware code understanding
- ✓Integrated workflow customization
Pros
- +Used by Fortune 500 companies and top tech firms (Stripe, OpenAI, NVIDIA, Figma)
- +Flexible autonomy slider from simple completions to full agent mode
- +Access to multiple cutting-edge AI models in one platform
- +Strong enterprise adoption with 80%+ usage rates
- +Built by applied research team focused on future of software development
- +Proven productivity improvements in cycle time and code quality
Cons
- −Pricing information not clearly displayed on main page
- −May have learning curve for developers new to AI-assisted coding
- −Heavy reliance on external AI models could mean variable performance




