About Void
Overview
Void is an open source AI IDE built as a fork of VS Code. It adds AI autocomplete, inline editing, and chat to the editor while keeping full control over user data.
Void connects directly to any LLM provider instead of routing messages through a private backend like Cursor or Windsurf. Users can self-host open source models or link frontier providers such as Gemini 2.5, Claude 3.7, Grok 3, o4-mini, and Qwen 3.
Key Benefits
- Connect directly to any LLM provider with no private backend middleman.
- Host open source models such as DeepSeek, Llama, Gemini, and Qwen to avoid running out of API credits.
- Use frontier models including Gemini 2.5, Claude 3.7, Grok 3, o4-mini, and Qwen 3.
- Transfer all VS Code themes, keybinds, and settings in one click.
- Apply Tab autocomplete, Quick Edit, and Agent, Gather, and normal chat modes.
- Work on files up to 1000 lines with checkpoints and lint error detection.
How It Works
As a VS Code fork, Void lets users bring their existing themes, keybinds, and settings in one click. Users connect the editor directly to a chosen model, either self-hosted or from a provider, then code with Tab autocomplete, Quick Edit, and chat. The Beta is available for download alongside the source on GitHub.
Use Cases
- Privacy-focused developers who host private open source models locally instead of sending code through a backend.
- Existing VS Code users who want AI features without losing their current configuration.
- Developers who prefer frontier models like Claude 3.7, Gemini 2.5, or Grok 3 and want to connect directly.
- Teams that want to avoid API credit costs by running self-hosted models.
- Developers who need lint error detection and checkpoints while making large AI-assisted edits.
Why Choose This Product
Void's main differentiator is that it does not route messages through a private backend like Cursor or Windsurf. Cutting out the middleman means users connect directly to their provider and keep control over their data, while the VS Code base preserves existing customizations.
Void Pros & Cons
- Open source with full control over user data
- Connects directly to any LLM without a private backend
- One-click migration of VS Code themes, keybinds, and settings
- Free to download as a public Beta
- Self-hosted open source models avoid API credit limits
Key Features
Tab Autocomplete
Press Tab to apply AI autocomplete suggestions as you write code.
Quick Edit
Edit any selection inline within the editor.
AI Chat
Chat in Agent Mode, Gather Mode, or normal mode, powered by VS Code.
Checkpoints
Create checkpoints to track changes made by LLMs.
Lint Detection
Detect lint errors while editing code.
FIM Support
Support custom fill-in-the-middle (FIM) models.
Fast Apply
Apply AI edits quickly to the codebase.
Large File Handling
Handle files up to 1000 lines.
One-Click Migration
Transfer VS Code themes, keybinds, and settings in one click.
Any Model
Connect directly to frontier providers or host open source models like DeepSeek, Llama, Gemini, Qwen, and more.
Void Pricing
Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.