Void
Open-source AI code editor — a privacy-first Cursor alternative built as a VS Code fork.
About
Void is an open-source AI code editor positioned as a free, privacy-focused alternative to Cursor. Built as a fork of Visual Studio Code, it carries over the full VS Code extension ecosystem, themes, and keybindings while integrating AI deeply into the editing experience — inline edits, chat, code generation, and agentic workflows.
The key differentiator is the architecture: Void sends prompts directly to your chosen model provider with no proprietary backend in the middle. You can use any model, including local ones via Ollama, so code never has to leave your machine. It is Apache 2.0 licensed and Y Combinator backed.
Worth knowing: the core team's active development reportedly slowed in early 2026, with the project moving toward community maintenance — check the GitHub pulse before betting a team workflow on it. Setup with local models also takes more tinkering than a cloud-backed editor.
What it can do
- Inline AI editing and chat inside the editor
- Direct-to-provider model calls — no middleman backend
- Local model support via Ollama
- Full VS Code extension, theme, and keybinding compatibility
- Customizable prompts per language
Setup
Download from voideditor.com or install via Homebrew (brew install --cask void) / winget. Add your provider API key or point it at a local Ollama instance.
Prerequisites
A model provider API key, or Ollama running locally for fully offline use.
Use cases
Works with
Trust score — 7/10
Scored 7/10 (metrics tier, metrics-v1). Evidence: Verified via vendor site/docs/GitHub and reputable coverage, wave 45; Trending score 72/100 from researcher assessment.
Sources
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