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Developers interested in a powerful open source AI coding assistant
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The leading open-source AI code assistant. You can connect any models and any context to create custom autocomplete and chat experiences inside the IDE
Remain in flow while coding by removing the barriers that block productivity when building software. Accelerate development with a plug-and-play system that makes it easy to get started and integrates with your entire stack. Become a leader in AI by setting up your code assistant to evolve as new capabilities emerge. Continue autocompletes single lines or entire sections of code in any programming language as you type. Attach code or other context to ask questions about functions, files, the entire codebase, and more. Highlight code sections and press a keyboard shortcut to rewrite code from natural language.
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Founded: 2023
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