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Best for Understands full repo context—select a block, ask for a refactor in chat, preview the diff, and apply in one click across multiple files.

When not Subscription required for full codebase indexing; can feel heavy for quick single-file fixes.

AI-first code editor built on VS Code with deeply integrated AI for coding, debugging, and refactoring across your entire codebase. Features multi-file diff preview, inline edits via Cmd+K, a full codebase chat mode, and terminal command generation. Supports GPT-4, Claude, and local models. Drop-in VS Code replacement—your extensions and settings transfer over. Free and Pro plans available. Best for developers who want the most seamless AI coding experience without switching to a new environment.

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