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Void

Open-source AI code editor with local models and direct provider control

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PricingFree
Free planYes
Free trialYes
APIUnknown
Open sourceYes
DeploymentDesktop
Last verifiedAugust 1, 2026
Overview

Tool overview

Void is listed under Programming AI tools.

Summary

What is Void?

Void is an open-source AI code editor based on VS Code. It supports chat, quick edits, autocomplete, agent tools, MCP, local models, and direct connections to model providers. Development is paused and the repository was archived in June 2026.

Best fit

Best for

Developers prioritizing local control and open-source AI-assisted editing

Audience

Who is it for?

Developers using VS Code workflowsPrivacy-conscious engineering teamsUsers running local language modelsMaintainers evaluating archived editor forks
Recommendation

Decision note

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Capabilities

Key features

Agent, Gather, Chat, and Quick Edit modes

Direct connections to local and hosted models

Checkpointed edits with terminal and MCP tools

VS Code-compatible desktop experience

Workflows

Use cases

Edit and refactor local codebases

Run coding agents with private models

Inspect changes through checkpoints and diffs

Connect development tools through MCP

Strengths

Pros

  • Apache-2.0 source remains available
  • Messages go directly to selected providers
  • Supports macOS, Windows, and Linux
Considerations

Cons

  • Active development is currently paused
  • Archived repository receives no regular maintenance
  • Some integrations may become outdated or break
Considerations

Limitations

Void remains usable, but the maintainers warn that unmaintained features may stop working over time.

Users supply and pay for external model access, and no hosted Void developer API is offered.

Cost

Pricing details

Pricing modelFree
Free planYes
Free trialYes
Pricing context

Billing options

Free open-source softwareBring-your-own model and API costs
Pricing context

Pricing note

Void is free open-source desktop software. Users provide their own local models or provider API keys and pay any model-provider charges directly.

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Compatibility

Supported programming languages

  • English
Connectivity

Integrations

Ollama

OpenAI-compatible providers

Anthropic

Google Gemini

MCP

Specs

Technical details

PlatformsDesktop
Multilingual supportUnknown
Login requiredNo
Open sourceYes
LicenseApache-2.0
DeploymentDesktop
CompanyGlass Devtools, Inc.
Launch year2024
Current version1.4.1
Models / versionsAgent Mode Gather Mode Chat Quick Edit
Editions / plansOpen-source beta
Data confidenceHigh
Last verifiedAugust 1, 2026
Documentation → Source code → Release notes → Data source →
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Void is an open-source AI code editor based on VS Code. It supports chat, quick edits, autocomplete, agent tools, MCP, local models, and direct connections to model providers. Development is paused and the repository was archived in June 2026.
Developers prioritizing local control and open-source AI-assisted editing
The listed pricing model for Void is Free. Pricing can change, so users should verify the latest plan details on the official website.
Yes. The current profile indicates that a free trial is available.
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