Flexpilot IDE

Redefine Coding: Your IDE, Your LLM, Your Rules

Free

Description

Flexpilot IDE is an innovative, open-source Integrated Development Environment designed to enhance the coding process with artificial intelligence. Forked from the widely-used Code - OSS (the foundation of VS Code), it prioritizes user privacy and offers a familiar yet powerful interface. A key feature of Flexpilot IDE is its flexibility, allowing developers to integrate their preferred Large Language Models (LLMs) by bringing their own API keys. This ensures users can choose models that best fit their needs regarding cost, accuracy, and specific privacy requirements.

This AI-native IDE provides a comprehensive suite of intelligent features aimed at boosting developer productivity and streamlining workflows. It supports seamless integration with existing GitHub Copilot extensions, further expanding its AI capabilities. Flexpilot IDE also offers a convenient web-based version for coding directly in the browser and a unique feature that allows users to instantly open GitHub repositories by simply appending "ide" to the github.com URL, transforming it into githubide.com for immediate code access and AI-assisted development.

Key Features

Code Completions: AI-powered autocomplete with context-aware suggestions for your code.
Multi File Edits: Simultaneously edit multiple files in realtime with AI assistance.
Panel Chat: Context-aware AI conversations within your codebase for instant help.
Inline Chat: Refactor, add error handling, or explain code without leaving your editor.
Quick Chat: Instant AI answers with a keyboard shortcut, keeping you in the zone.
Voice Chat: Speak to your AI assistant and receive instant code suggestions.
Terminal Chat: Run commands, debug code, and get AI assistance directly in your terminal.
Smart Variables: Reference code elements and editor data for precise AI interactions.
Rename Symbols: AI-powered symbol renaming of variables, functions, and classes.
Chat Titles: Automatically generated concise, relevant titles for each AI conversation.
Commit Messages: Generate commit messages and PR descriptions with AI assistance.
Token Usage Insights: Monitor real-time token consumption for all AI interactions in the extension.
Bring your Own Model (BYOM): Choose and customize by bringing models from your favorite LLM providers.
GitHub Copilot Extensions Support: Compatible with existing GitHub Copilot extensions, enhancing AI capabilities.
AI-Powered Coding in Your Browser: Instantly browse GitHub repos and code smarter with built-in AI features in a lightweight, web-based IDE.
One Click GitHub to IDE: Transform github.com to githubide.com to instantly open repositories in Flexpilot IDE on the web.

Use Cases

Accelerating code development with context-aware AI completions and suggestions.
Improving code quality through AI-assisted refactoring, error handling, and explanations.
Understanding and navigating complex codebases using AI-powered chat and analysis tools.
Automating routine development tasks such as generating commit messages and PR descriptions.
Enabling flexible and private AI integration by allowing users to connect their own LLM providers.
Coding and collaborating on projects directly in a web browser with full AI support.
Quickly accessing and editing GitHub repositories within an AI-enhanced IDE environment.
Interacting with the IDE and generating code using voice commands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is part of Flexpilot IDE licensed under GNU GPLv3 instead of fully MIT?

To ensure modifications remain free and open, part of Flexpilot IDE is under GNU GPLv3. The extension uses GPLv3, while the IDE retains an MIT license. This balance supports fairness and collaboration, aligning with our goals.

Is Flexpilot IDE entirely free to use?

Flexpilot IDE is free to use, but to access the AI features, you will need to bring your own LLM API keys. Providers like GitHub Models API, Google Gemini API, and others offer generous free tiers that you can take advantage of.

Why does Flexpilot IDE resemble VS Code with GitHub Copilot?

Flexpilot IDE is a fork of Code - OSS (MIT licensed), the base of VS Code. Its AI features use the same APIs as GitHub Copilot, resulting in a similar look and feel.

Can I use locally deployed models with Flexpilot IDE?

Yes, Flexpilot supports OpenAI-compatible offline models like Ollama and LMStudio. Refer to our documentation for detailed setup instructions.

How does Flexpilot IDE stand out from competitors like Cursor or PearAI?

Flexpilot IDE is open-source, privacy-focused, and offers a similar experience to VS Code with support for GitHub Copilot extensions.