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AthasAiderDesk
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0; AI use can draw on included credit, your own keys…

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS
  • Coding agents and model switching built into the editor
  • Works with your own API keys or local models through Ollama
  • Shows context and proposed changes before they land
  • Approval steps for tools and destructive actions
  • Pre-1.0 software that is still changing quickly
  • Smaller extension ecosystem than established editors
  • Relies on AI models you must configure separately
  • Aimed at experienced developers rather than beginners
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: Apache-2.0
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Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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