IDEs & Code Editors

VS

Visual Studio Code

4.7/5.01 verified review

Free·Open Source·MIT

Free and extensible source code editor with native support for AI-assisted workflows and remote development.

• Massive ecosystem of extensions for multiple languages and frameworks.
• Built-in support for remote development via SSH, containers, and WSL.
• Completely free distribution model with an open-source core.

194.4kstars on GitHub

KA

Kayet

4.6/5.01 verified review

Free·Open Source·Apache-2.0

A minimalist, distraction-free text editor for macOS built with Rust and Tauri.

• Completely minimalist interface that automatically hides toolbar chrome.
• Built in Rust and Tauri for instant startup and low resource usage.
• Free and open source with no paywalls or telemetry.

3stars on GitHub

TR

Trellis

4.6/5.01 verified review

Free·Open Source·MIT

Native macOS terminal in Swift with sidebar window management, nested splits, and automation API.

• Native Swift architecture optimized for Apple Silicon and Intel with zero telemetry.
• Open-source MIT license with full repository visibility on GitHub.
• Advanced workspace organization via sidebar windows and nested panes.

14stars on GitHub

PS

Psi

4.4/5.01 verified review

Free·Open Source·MIT

A portable, extensible, and open-source coding agent written in C and Lua.

• Extremely lightweight portable binary of 6.4 MB.
• Extensible architecture powered by a C core and Lua runtime.
• Fully open source under the MIT license for complete auditability.

6stars on GitHub

YA

Yardlet

4.4/5.01 verified review

Free·Open Source·MIT

Open-source desktop app to run multiple coding agent CLIs side by side

• Free and open-source software under the MIT license
• Side-by-side execution of multiple CLI coding agents in one window
• Isolated session history and credentials per agent

28stars on GitHub

WA

Warp

4.4/5.01 verified review

Freemium·Open Source·AGPL-3.0

Agentic development environment featuring a modern Rust-based terminal and SDLC automation.

• High native performance due to Rust-based architecture.
• Advanced integration with AI agents and agentic workflows.
• Collaborative team features and shared command management.

65.8kstars on GitHub

AF

Awesome Free Dev Tools

4.2/5.01 verified review

Free·Open Source·MIT

Curated directory of free and open-source software development tools

• Comprehensive compilation of free and open-source developer tools
• Clear categorization focused on AI assistants and code editors
• Direct public access with no registration wall

14stars on GitHub

KE

Keypause

4.0/5.01 verified review

Free·Open Source·MIT

Temporarily lock your Mac keyboard via a shortcut or menu bar item to clean it safely.

• Completely free and open-source software.
• Instant activation via global keyboard shortcut or menu bar.
• Minimal resource usage running natively on macOS.

1stars on GitHub

HA

HackerX

4.0/5.01 verified review

Free·Open Source·MIT

Chrome extension that docks the Hacker News front page onto x.com timeline.

• Native integration directly into the x.com web interface.
• Chronological sorting by default aligned with the social network feed.
• Direct one-click access to live discussions and searches.

MB

Murat Bayraktar

3.6/5.01 verified review

Contact Sales·Open Source·BSD-3-Clause

3D rendering directly inside the terminal using advanced graphic protocols.

• Extremely efficient memory and CPU resource utilization.
• Broad 3D file format support via Assimp integration.
• Compatibility with modern terminal graphic protocols.

19.6kstars on GitHub