void - open-source cursor alternative
About Void
Free, open-source VS Code fork with built-in AI coding features, inline completions, chat, and multi-file edits. All model calls can go directly to your chosen provider or a local model, keeping your code private.
Key Capabilities
100% open source, inspect every line of code
Privacy-first: route API calls directly to any provider
Works with Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, and local Ollama models
Inline edits, multi-file Composer, and chat, same UX as Cursor
No subscription fees, bring your own API key
Active community; VS Code extension compatibility
Standout Features
Privacy-First
Your code never passes through a third-party server, API calls go direct to your chosen provider
Full AI Toolkit
Inline completions, multi-file edits, and chat: a complete Cursor experience for free
Local Model Support
Run Ollama locally and get AI completions with zero cloud dependency
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