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Open-source AI code editor (VS Code fork)

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Community-driven AI code assistant that runs in VS Code with full local model support. Autocomplete, chat, and inline editing powered by your choice of cloud or local LLMs. Fully open-source with 25k+ GitHub stars, Continue is popular among privacy-conscious developers who want IDE-integrated AI assistance without vendor lock-in or data sharing.

PearAI is an open-source AI code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code that combines multiple AI coding tools under a single, unified user experience. It solves the problem of managing multiple AI extensions and subscriptions by integrating tools like Continue, Aider, mem0, and Perplexity into one cohesive editor with a single subscription model. PearAI aims to provide the best available AI models for coding through its PearAI Router, which automatically connects developers to the highest-performing models across all integrated tools.

PearAI features AI Chat with full codebase context stored locally on your computer, inline code editing via CMD+I with visual diffs, and PearAI Creator for scaffolding new projects from scratch using the latest technologies and best practices. The PearAI Router automatically selects the optimal AI model for each task, so developers can access the best-performing model on the market through a single subscription rather than managing multiple API keys. The editor provides real-time AI suggestions, debugging assistance, and code refactoring capabilities, all while maintaining the familiar VS Code interface, extensions, and keyboard shortcuts that developers already know.

PearAI targets developers who want a unified AI coding experience without the complexity of configuring multiple AI tools and managing separate subscriptions. It is particularly appealing to developers who are new to AI-assisted coding and want an all-in-one solution, as well as open-source enthusiasts who value transparency in their development tools. The editor is suitable for web development, full-stack projects, and rapid prototyping, with a focus on making AI-assisted development accessible and straightforward through its automated model selection and integrated tooling.

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macOS, Windows, Linux

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