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LapceAthas
Free

Free and open source under Apache 2.0.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Native Rust with GPU rendering, so it starts and scrolls faster than Electron editors
  • Language Server Protocol support built in for completion, diagnostics and code actions
  • Coding agents and model switching built into the editor
  • Works with your own API keys or local models through Ollama
  • Still pre-1.0; the last tagged release is from January 2026
  • Plugin ecosystem is tiny compared with VS Code
  • Pre-1.0 software that is still changing quickly
  • Smaller extension ecosystem than established editors
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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