Void is an open-source, AI-powered code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code that prioritizes privacy, transparency, and developer freedom. It addresses concerns about proprietary AI code editors that route code through private backend servers by allowing developers to connect directly to any AI model provider or run models locally without intermediaries. Developed by YC-backed startup Glass Devtools, Void offers the familiar VS Code experience enhanced with AI capabilities while keeping developers in complete control of their data.
Void includes AI autocomplete via the Tab key, inline code editing with contextual suggestions, and multiple interaction modes including Agent Mode for autonomous multi-step tasks, Gather Mode for collecting information, and standard chat for conversational coding assistance. The editor supports direct connections to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Ollama, and other model providers, eliminating the privacy concerns of routing code through third-party servers. All traditional VS Code features including extensions, themes, and keybindings are fully supported, providing a seamless migration path for existing VS Code and Cursor users.
Void is designed for privacy-conscious developers, enterprises with strict data governance requirements, and open-source enthusiasts who want full transparency in their development tools. It appeals to developers who want AI assistance but are uncomfortable with proprietary solutions that may use their code for training or route sensitive codebases through external servers. The editor reached Beta v1.0.0 in June 2025, though the team has since paused feature development on the IDE to explore novel coding paradigms, making it best suited for developers comfortable with early-stage open-source tools.
