A-Coder: The AI Coding Agent YOU OWN

A-Coder: The Intelligent Agentic IDE (Cursor & VS Code Alternative)

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A-Coder is a modern, open-source, AI-native code editor designed for high-performance engineering. Built as a sophisticated fork of Void (on top of VS Code), A-Coder integrates deeply with LLMs to provide a seamless, agentic development experience.

A-Coder is more than just an assistant; it's a teammate that reasons about your codebase, executes complex plans, and handles the repetitive tasks of software engineering, allowing you to focus on high-level architecture and problem-solving. Perfect for software engineers, full-stack developers, DevOps engineers, data scientists, and anyone who wants to supercharge their coding workflow.

Key Features

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│ Feature │ Description │

│ Versatile Chat Modes │ Normal Mode for general tasks, Gather Mode for deep analysis, Agent Mode for autonomous development, and Student Mode for learning (Beginner to Advanced) │

│ Professional AI Tooling │ File operations, context discovery, terminal integration, and custom AI skills for domain-specific knowledge │

│ Self-Correction │ AI automatically analyzes linting and compiler errors to debug and fix its own code │

│ Precision & Reliability │ Anchor-based matching, fuzzy matching with Levenshtein distance, and Morph Fast Apply for accurate code edits │

│ Privacy-First Architecture │ Direct-to-provider connections (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, Ollama, LM Studio) with no middleman or data retention │

│ Modern Enterprise UI │ Beautiful glassy aesthetic using Tailwind CSS and Lucide icons, fully theme-aware │

│ One-Click Migration │ Seamlessly import extensions and settings from VS Code, Cursor, or Windsurf │

│ MCP Integration │ Extend A-Coder with Model Context Protocol to connect custom toolsets and external data sources │

│ Mobile API │ Monitor and control your IDE remotely via secure REST/WebSocket API │

│ Vision Support │ Drag and drop images or screenshots directly into chat for visual debugging and rapid UI implementation │

Ideal Use Cases

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Autonomous feature development │ Code refactoring & optimization │ Deep codebase analysis │ Learning new technologies │ Legacy code migration │ API documentation generation │ Debugging with visual context │ Remote development monitoring

System Requirements

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│ Requirement │ Details │

│ OS │ Windows, macOS, or Linux │

│ AI Provider │ OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Ollama (local), LM Studio (local), or compatible APIs │

│ Hardware │ Standard computer requirements (GPU recommended for local models) │

│ Internet │ Required for cloud AI providers; optional for local models after download |

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this a one-time payment?

Yes! Unlike competitors that charge monthly subscriptions for AI-powered IDEs, A-Coder is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. You own it forever with no recurring costs.

How does this compare to Cursor or VS Code?

A-Coder goes beyond simple code completion. With full Agent Mode, it can autonomously research, plan, and implement features. Plus, you get direct-to-provider privacy (no middleman), custom AI skills, and a modern agentic workflow that competitors lack.

Can I use my existing VS Code extensions?

Yes! A-Coder offers one-click migration that seamlessly imports your extensions and settings from VS Code, Cursor, or Windsurf. Your workflow comes with you.

Does my code leave my computer?

That's up to you. A-Coder connects directly to your chosen AI provider. Use local models like Ollama or LM Studio for 100% offline, private development—or connect to cloud providers when you need more power.

What are the different chat modes?

• Normal Mode: Balanced AI assistance for general coding

• Gather Mode: Deep codebase analysis and research

• Agent Mode: Full autonomous ReAct loop—AI takes the wheel to research, plan, and implement

• Student Mode: Personal coding tutor with adjustable difficulty levels

Can I use this for commercial projects?

Yes! You have full rights to use A-Coder for commercial software development, enterprise projects, and client work. Your code and data remain yours.

What are custom AI skills?

Custom AI Skills let you enhance your AI with specialized domain knowledge. Create markdown-based skills that A-Coder can autonomously discover and load to master specific libraries, frameworks, or complex project requirements.