Koi Editor

Koi Editor

Hackerman, Inc.
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About

Koi Editor is a professional text editor for Mac, built around three principles: fast, local, and scriptable. Koi is designed for responsive editing from ordinary source files to very large documents. It includes multi-cursor editing, synchronized views, project-wide search, context-aware autocomplete, syntax highlighting for 30+ languages, code folding, file outlines, configurable themes and keybindings, and extensive editing commands. Koi requires no account, includes no telemetry, and can operate entirely offline. Configuration and keybindings are plain text, and custom editor commands can be written in Python. Optional AI features connect directly to local models through Ollama for code completion and inline assistance. Built specifically for Apple Silicon Macs, Koi combines a high-performance editing core with native macOS integration.

About

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is Microsoft’s open-source AI code editor designed to make coding faster, smarter, and more collaborative. It supports thousands of extensions and nearly every programming language, offering developers a lightweight yet powerful environment for writing, testing, and debugging code. With AI-powered features like GitHub Copilot, Next Edit Suggestions, and Agent Mode, VS Code helps you code with precision, automate complex tasks, and streamline development workflows. It integrates seamlessly with cloud services, remote repositories, and tools like Git, Docker, and Azure. The editor is fully customizable, allowing you to personalize your layout, color themes, and keyboard shortcuts. Whether coding locally or in the browser, VS Code delivers a complete development experience for individuals and teams alike.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Software developers, programmers, and technical professionals on macOS who value fast, responsive editing, large-file performance, local workflows, keyboard-driven operation, and a scriptable environment.

Audience

Developers, data scientists, and engineering teams seeking a customizable, AI-powered code editor that enhances productivity, supports all major languages, and integrates seamlessly with cloud and collaboration tools

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$195, one-time
Free for non-commercial use.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I have used Visual Studio Code mainly for automation scripting and day to day code updates and I like that it is lightweight, easy to navigate, and supports useful extensions. It makes it convenient to manage scripts, terminal commands and quick debugging in one place
  • Lightweight and very fast Excellent extensions for HTML, CSS, JSON, schema, Markdown Makes debugging tracking scripts much easier Powerful search across folders and files Free and works smoothly even on low systems
  • Linux, macOS, and Windows are among the operating systems that Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is compatible with. Its cross-platform compatibility makes it a flexible option for developers working in various contexts.
  • 1. It has an excellent set of tools for debugging and testing the code. 2. It can be customized heavily from the settings or from the configuration files. 3. Furthermore, it has a lot of extensions available on the extension store to increase the features and functionality of the code editor. 4. It supports all the major programming languages and frameworks. 5. It is extremely light on the system.
  • Best free IDE that i have used so far. It is very light weight in terms of memory utilisation and works smooth on my Mac Book PRO. I really like the window splitting feature and renaming my terminal tabs. I can run my different environments in different named tabs.

Cons

  • One issue I have seen is that it can slow down a bit when too many extensions are installed or when the project becomes large
  • Slight learning curve if you’ve never seen code editors Too many extensions can become confusing Not beginner-friendly on day one without YouTube help
  • VS Code could be thought to be less efficient for really big projects when compared to more complex IDEs. Nevertheless, the size and complexity of any project will determine this.
  • It does not have dedicated build tools available on the options and to use that the user has to use command in the terminal.
  • Although the features are great, one feature that i really miss out on this IDE is the use of GIT. E.g. if it does not support a GUI to resolve merge conflicts. It is handy for updating the repo but not that flexible for resolving conflicts.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Hackerman, Inc.
Founded: 2025
United States
koieditor.com

Company Information

Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
code.visualstudio.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

JetBrains Fleet

JetBrains Fleet

JetBrains
Atom

Atom

GitHub

Categories

Text Editors Supported

Categories

AI IDEs Supported
Code Editors Supported
HTML Editors Supported
IDE Supported
JSON Editors Supported
Markdown Editors Supported
Text Editors Supported

Text Editors Features

API Not Supported
Auto-Complete Supported
Code Folding Supported
Column Editing Supported
Customizable Themes Supported
Debugging Not Supported
Formatting / Table Editing Not Supported
Keyboard Shortcuts Supported
Multi-Monitor Editing Supported
Syntax Highlighting Supported
WYSIWYG Not Supported

Text Editors Features

API Supported
Auto-Complete Supported
Code Folding Supported
Column Editing Supported
Customizable Themes Supported
Debugging Supported
Formatting / Table Editing Supported
Keyboard Shortcuts Supported
Multi-Monitor Editing Supported
Syntax Highlighting Supported
WYSIWYG Supported

Software Documentation Features

Access Roles / User Permissions Supported
Automatic Documentation Generation Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Docs Web Hosting Supported
Feedback Capture Supported
Markdown Support Supported
Multiple Formats Support Supported
Multiple Versions Support Supported
reStructured Text Support Supported
Version Control Supported
Webhooks Supported
WYSIWIG Editor Not Supported

Source Code Management Features

Access Controls/Permissions Not Supported
Bug Tracking Supported
Build Automation Supported
Change Management Supported
Code Review Supported
Collaboration Not Supported
Continuous Integration Not Supported
Repository Management Not Supported
Version Control Not Supported

Integrations

C++ Supported
CSS Supported
HTML Supported
JSON Supported
Java Supported
JavaScript Supported
Markdown Supported
PHP Supported
Python Supported
Rust Supported
TypeScript Supported
CoStrict Not Supported
Code Fundi Not Supported
GPT-5.1 Pro Not Supported
GPT-5.2 Pro Not Supported
GPT-5.4 nano Not Supported
IntelliCode Not Supported
Magier Not Supported
Mailtrap Not Supported
Vagon Teams Not Supported

Integrations

C++ Supported
CSS Supported
HTML Supported
JSON Supported
Java Supported
JavaScript Supported
Markdown Supported
PHP Supported
Python Supported
Rust Supported
TypeScript Supported
CoStrict Supported
Code Fundi Supported
GPT-5.1 Pro Supported
GPT-5.2 Pro Supported
GPT-5.4 nano Supported
IntelliCode Supported
Magier Supported
Mailtrap Supported
Vagon Teams Supported
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