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TaglineOpen-source VS Code agent. Reads + writes + runs.One API, every model. Pay-as-you-go, no subscriptions.Spreadsheets with AI + live integrations baked in.Commercially safe image gen, deeply integrated with Photoshop.
CategoryCodingDev PlatformDataImage
PricingFree (open source) + your API costsPay per token — model-dependentFree + $19-$89/user/moFree + included with Creative Cloud
Best forVS Code users who want agentic coding without changing IDEs.Developers experimenting across models. Apps that want fallback logic.Ops teams, marketers, anyone building dashboards from multiple sources.Anyone in Creative Cloud. Brands that need copyright clarity.
Strengths
  • Free extension for VS Code
  • Plan + Act modes
  • Model-agnostic (Claude, GPT, local)
  • Sees terminal output and iterates
  • 300+ models from one endpoint
  • Automatic fallbacks between providers
  • No subscription — just pay what you use
  • Pull live data from Stripe, Slack, Google Analytics, etc.
  • AI functions inside cells
  • Modern UX
  • Trained on licensed content — commercially safe
  • Generative Fill in Photoshop is incredible
  • Native to Adobe ecosystem
Weaknesses
  • Can burn tokens fast if not watched
  • Less polished than Cursor
  • Slight markup over direct API
  • Some provider features not exposed
  • Not a full Excel replacement for heavy users
  • Integrations best on paid tiers
  • Aesthetic ceiling below Midjourney
  • Tied to Adobe subscription
Kai's verdictA-tier. Best free agentic option in VS Code. Use with Claude for best results.S-tier for model-shopping. I use this for every prototype before committing.A-tier. The most interesting spreadsheet in years. Great for ops dashboards.S-tier inside Photoshop (Generative Fill). B-tier standalone.
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