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The AI-native editor that started the revolution. Adopts the Agent Skills standard (Anthropic + MS VS Code + GitHub + Goose + Amp + OpenCode) in 2026, official `use_figma` MCP client. I cancelled the paid subscription, I use it ~1x/week to inspect a specific code page, not for coding.
Strengths
- Full project context awareness, suggestions span multiple files accurately
- Zero onboarding friction, imports all VS Code settings, themes, extensions
- Agent mode with multi-file edits, 30-40% productivity gains reported
- Free Hobby tier, no credit card required to start
Limitations
- Laggy on large codebases, editor freezes reported under heavy use
- Credit system opaque, complex usage-based billing frustrates users
- 2-6× more expensive than VS Code + GitHub Copilot depending on usage
Best for
- Professional developers on complex multi-file projects daily
- Teams wanting AI-first IDE without leaving VS Code ecosystem
- Visual code inspection on unfamiliar codebases, syntax highlight + multi-tabs