Void Editor

Void Editor is an open-source AI-powered code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code (VS Code). It offers privacy-first, flexible coding assistance with advanced AI integration and support for multiple large language models (LLMs), both local and cloud-based.

Void Editor offers several key features including AI-Powered Autocomplete where you press 'Tab' to get intelligent, context-aware code suggestions, Inline Editing to modify selected code blocks directly using shortcuts like Ctrl+K (or Cmd+K on Mac), and Contextual AI Assistance allowing you to chat with the AI inside the editor, ask questions, and include relevant files for precise help. It also provides Multi-Model Support to connect to any AI model, including local open-source models (e.g., Llama, DeepSeek, Gemini) or cloud providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini). Users can experience Seamless VS Code Migration to transfer themes, keybindings, and settings from VS Code with one click, and benefit from Intelligent File Indexing and Search for AI-powered codebase navigation and search. Furthermore, it includes Agent Modes, where Agent Mode allows AI to create, edit, delete files, and access the terminal, while Gather Mode restricts AI to read/search only. Finally, it is Open Source and Privacy-Focused, meaning there is no middleman backend and you control your data and AI usage.

Download Void Editor from its official website or GitHub. After installation, you can import your VS Code settings easily. Then, configure your preferred AI provider—choose from free models like Gemini or OpenRouter, or paid providers like OpenAI GPT-4 or Anthropic Claude by entering API keys.

Void supports a wide range of AI models, including free/local options like Gemini (Google), OpenRouter, Llama, DeepSeek, Qwen, and others, as well as paid/cloud providers such as OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-4o), Anthropic (Claude), Google Gemini 2.5, Grok 3, and more. You can host models locally or connect directly to cloud APIs, maintaining full control over data and costs.

The main keyboard shortcuts for AI features include 'Tab' to trigger AI autocomplete suggestions, 'Ctrl/Cmd + K' to open the inline code edit popup for quick AI-assisted code changes, and 'Ctrl/Cmd + L' to open the chat interface for contextual AI help with file attachments.

Yes, Void includes features like fast apply (even on 1000-line files), intelligent file indexing, and AI-powered search to handle large codebases efficiently.

Void does not route your code or queries through private backends. Instead, it connects directly to your chosen AI models, including local ones, so you retain full control over your data and API usage.

Void is built on the VS Code foundation, so it supports themes, extensions, keybindings, built-in terminal, Git integration, and language servers. It aims to be a privacy-focused alternative with advanced AI features, making it suitable for developers who want VS Code familiarity plus AI assistance.

Void hosts weekly contributor meetups on Discord and shares early releases with its community. You can join their Discord server to get help, share feedback, and contribute to the project.