Flexpilot IDE - Redefine Coding: Your IDE, Your LLM, Your Rules

Flexpilot IDE Redefine Coding: Your IDE, Your LLM, Your Rules

What is Flexpilot IDE?

Flexpilot IDE is an open-source, free, AI-native, and privacy-first Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Forked from VS Code, it offers the unique flexibility to integrate with the Large Language Models (LLMs) of your choice by allowing you to bring your own keys. This empowers developers to tailor their coding experience according to their specific needs regarding cost, accuracy, and privacy.

Flexpilot IDE supports a wide range of top LLM providers. It is designed to enhance coding productivity through seamless integration with existing GitHub Copilot extensions. It's available both as a desktop application and as a web-based IDE, enabling AI-powered coding directly within your browser.

Features

Code Completions: AI-powered autocomplete with context-aware suggestions for your code.
Multi File Edits: Simultaneously edit multiple files in realtime with AI assistance
Panel Chat: Context-aware AI conversations within your codebase for instant help.
Inline Chat: Refactor, add error handling, or explain code without leaving your editor.
Quick Chat: Instant AI answers with a keyboard shortcut, keeping you in the zone.
Voice Chat: Speak to your AI assistant and receive instant code suggestions.
Terminal Chat: Run commands, debug code, and get AI assistance directly in your terminal.
Smart Variables: Reference code elements and editor data for precise AI interactions.
Rename Symbols: AI-powered symbol renaming of variables, functions, and classes.
Chat Titles: Automatically generated concise, relevant titles for each AI conversation.
Commit Messages: Generate commit messages and PR descriptions with AI assistance.
Token Usage Insights: Monitor real-time token consumption for all AI interactions in the extension.
Bring your Own Model (BYOM): Choose, Customize and Conquer by bringing models from your favorite LLM providers.
GitHub Copilot Extensions Support: Enhance AI capabilities by seamlessly installing ready-to-use extensions from marketplace.

Use Cases

Developing software with personalized AI assistance.
Refactoring and debugging code with AI-powered suggestions.
Collaborating on code with AI-driven multi-file editing.
Generating commit messages and pull request descriptions.
Integrating custom LLMs for specific coding needs.
Coding in a web browser with access to AI features.

FAQs

Why is part of Flexpilot IDE licensed under GNU GPLv3 instead of fully MIT?

To ensure modifications remain free and open, part of Flexpilot IDE is under GNU GPLv3. The extension uses GPLv3, while the IDE retains an MIT license. This balance supports fairness and collaboration, aligning with our goals.
Is Flexpilot IDE entirely free to use?

Flexpilot IDE is free to use, but to access the AI features, you will need to bring your own LLM API keys. Providers like GitHub Models API, Google Gemini API, and others offer generous free tiers that you can take advantage of.
Why does Flexpilot IDE resemble VS Code with GitHub Copilot?

Flexpilot IDE is a fork of Code - OSS (MIT licensed), the base of VS Code. Its AI features use the same APIs as GitHub Copilot, resulting in a similar look and feel.
Can I use locally deployed models with Flexpilot IDE?

Yes, Flexpilot supports OpenAI-compatible offline models like Ollama and LMStudio. Refer to our documentation for detailed setup instructions.
How does Flexpilot IDE stand out from competitors like Cursor or PearAI?

Flexpilot IDE is open-source, privacy-focused, and offers a similar experience to VS Code with support for GitHub Copilot extensions. For a detailed comparison against each of the top competitors, click here.