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An AI code editor built on VS Code that integrates language models into the editing workflow — with inline generation, multi-file editing from natural language instructions, and a codebase-aware chat interface.
Why it is useful
The most capable AI coding tool available as of 2026 for developers who want AI integrated into their editor rather than a separate chat window. The ability to describe a change in natural language and have it applied across multiple files simultaneously handles real refactoring tasks, not just boilerplate. The codebase indexing means suggestions are relevant to your actual architecture rather than generic.
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