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Void
AI‑powered code editor that keeps your data private
Void is a privacy‑first AI coding environment that lets you run any model locally, visualize checkpoints, and interact with providers without data retention, built on the VS Code foundation.
Overview
Overview
Void is a privacy‑first AI‑enhanced development environment built on the VS Code codebase. It lets developers attach any large language model—hosted locally or accessed via API—to their workspace, run AI agents on the current codebase, and receive suggestions without sending source files to external services.
Capabilities & Deployment
The editor provides checkpointing and visual diff tools so you can track AI‑driven changes step‑by‑step. Direct messaging to model providers ensures zero data retention, making it suitable for regulated industries. Installation follows standard VS Code extension practices; you can clone the repository, install dependencies, and launch the IDE, or use pre‑built binaries from the website. While core development is temporarily paused, the community continues to contribute plugins and model integrations.
Highlights
Run any LLM locally or via API
Checkpoint and visualize code changes
Direct provider messaging with zero data retention
VS Code compatible UI and extensions
Pros
- Privacy‑first architecture
- Flexible model integration
- Rich VS Code ecosystem
- Active open‑source community
Considerations
- IDE development paused, limited new features
- May require manual setup for custom models
- Performance depends on local hardware
- Potential learning curve for AI agent configuration
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Fit guide
Great for
- Developers who need AI assistance without sending code to cloud
- Teams wanting to self‑host LLMs for compliance
- VS Code users seeking integrated AI tools
- Open‑source enthusiasts
Not ideal when
- Users expecting a fully polished, continuously updated IDE
- Projects with strict real‑time collaboration needs
- Beginners unfamiliar with AI model setup
- Environments lacking sufficient compute resources
How teams use it
Refactoring legacy code with AI suggestions
Accelerates safe updates while preserving functionality
Generating unit tests on the fly
Improves test coverage with minimal manual effort
Exploring alternative implementations
Rapid prototyping of different design approaches
Auditing code changes with visual checkpoints
Provides clear version history of AI‑driven edits
Tech snapshot
TypeScript95%
CSS1%
JavaScript1%
Rust1%
HTML1%
Inno Setup1%
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my own LLM with Void?
Yes, Void supports any model that can be accessed via API or run locally.
Does Void store my code when communicating with providers?
No, messages are sent directly to providers without retaining your data.
Is Void compatible with existing VS Code extensions?
Most VS Code extensions work out of the box because Void is a fork of VS Code.
How do I install Void?
Clone the repository, run the standard VS Code setup commands, or download binaries from the official website.
What is the current development status?
Core IDE development is temporarily paused while novel AI coding ideas are explored; community contributions continue.
Project at a glance
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LicenseApache-2.0
Repo age1 year old
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Primary languageTypeScript
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