Void
Void is an AI tool for development tasks. A free, open-source AI code editor based on VS Code that connects directly to local or hosted models and keeps model routing under user control.
- Free
Features
Void combines autocomplete, inline editing, chat, and agent modes with direct connections to local or hosted language models.
- Tab autocomplete
- Offers inline autocomplete suggestions that can be applied with Tab.
- Quick Edit
- Transforms selected code inline from a written instruction.
- Chat modes
- Includes Agent Mode, Gather Mode, and standard chat for different levels of codebase interaction.
- VS Code compatibility
- Void is a VS Code fork and can transfer themes, keybindings, and settings.
- Local models
- Connects to local and self-hosted models through providers such as Ollama, vLLM, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints.
- Hosted model providers
- Connects directly to hosted providers including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, and xAI without routing messages through a Void backend.
Pricing
Open Source
For developers who want the editor at no software subscription cost and will supply local models or their own provider access.
- Free editor
- Open-source codebase
- Local model support
- Bring your own provider
FAQ
Does Void provide code completion?
Offers inline autocomplete suggestions that can be applied with Tab.
Can Void edit a selected code block?
Transforms selected code inline from a written instruction.
Does Void include an agent mode?
Includes Agent Mode, Gather Mode, and standard chat for different levels of codebase interaction.
Can I transfer my VS Code settings?
Void is a VS Code fork and can transfer themes, keybindings, and settings.
Can Void use a local model?
Connects to local and self-hosted models through providers such as Ollama, vLLM, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints.
Can Void connect directly to hosted model providers?
Connects directly to hosted providers including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, and xAI without routing messages through a Void backend.
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