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TaglineOpen-source VS Code agent. Reads + writes + runs.VS Code fork that made AI coding actually work.Grammar check + tone + AI drafting, everywhere you type.Spreadsheets with AI + live integrations baked in.
CategoryCodingCodingWritingData
PricingFree (open source) + your API costsFree + $20/mo Pro + $40/mo BusinessFree + $12-$15/mo Premium + team plansFree + $19-$89/user/mo
Best forVS Code users who want agentic coding without changing IDEs.Developers. Non-developers who want to ship working code.Non-native English writers, business email, anyone who types a lot.Ops teams, marketers, anyone building dashboards from multiple sources.
Strengths
  • Free extension for VS Code
  • Plan + Act modes
  • Model-agnostic (Claude, GPT, local)
  • Sees terminal output and iterates
  • Tab completion feels like mind-reading
  • Composer for multi-file edits
  • Runs Claude, GPT, Gemini — you pick
  • Works in every browser/app
  • Now has generative AI (GrammarlyGO)
  • Tone detection + suggestions
  • Pull live data from Stripe, Slack, Google Analytics, etc.
  • AI functions inside cells
  • Modern UX
Weaknesses
  • Can burn tokens fast if not watched
  • Less polished than Cursor
  • Can feel overwhelming for non-coders
  • Expensive at scale
  • Can feel naggy
  • Premium features gate basics
  • Privacy concerns (reads your writing)
  • Not a full Excel replacement for heavy users
  • Integrations best on paid tiers
Kai's verdictA-tier. Best free agentic option in VS Code. Use with Claude for best results.S-tier for coding. If you write code of any kind, this pays back the $20 in a day.A-tier for non-native English speakers. B-tier if your English is already strong — Claude does better with tone.A-tier. The most interesting spreadsheet in years. Great for ops dashboards.
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