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S tierVS Code fork that made AI coding actually work.
Kai's verdict
S-tier for coding. If you write code of any kind, this pays back the $20 in a day.
Strengths
- Tab completion feels like mind-reading
- Composer for multi-file edits
- Runs Claude, GPT, Gemini — you pick
Weaknesses
- Can feel overwhelming for non-coders
- Expensive at scale
Best for
Developers. Non-developers who want to ship working code.
Pricing
Free + $20/mo Pro + $40/mo Business