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IDE EditorAI Code Editor (VS Code Fork) • ($20/mo)
Technical Capability
Codey Architecture
Cursor
Privacy & Data Egress
100% Local (0 Code Egress)
Cloud-Routed
API Cost & BYOK Infra
Direct Cost (0% Platform Tax)
Settings > Keys ($20/mo Sub)
AI Provider Ecosystem
70+ Providers & Local LLMs
Multi-Provider Support
Agent Team Specialization
6 Specialized Roles
Background Agents & Rules
Local Full-Stack Generator
Autopilot
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Non-Code Task Delegation
Workpilot
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Extensibility & MCP Protocol
1-Click GitHub Skills & MCP
MCP Only
Prompt Reasoning Optimizer
Model-Aware Prompt Enhancer
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Monthly Workspace Pricing
Free Co-Pilot / $10 Flat Pro
$20/mo + Credit Pools
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