Void: Open Source Alternative to Cursor

Void is an open-source AI code editor with 28k+ GitHub stars — a privacy-first alternative to Cursor. Built as a VS Code fork, it connects directly to any LLM provider without routing your code through a proprietary backend.

Compare Void with Windsurf and GitHub Copilot before you choose your stack.

Key features

AI editing

• Tab autocomplete with fast apply on large files
• Quick Edit (Ctrl+K) — inline edits on selected code
• Chat with Agent Mode, Gather Mode, and normal conversation
• Checkpoints to visualize and revert LLM changes
• Lint error detection and custom FIM model support

Agent modes

• Agent Mode — search, create, edit, and delete files; terminal and MCP tool access
• Gather Mode — read-only exploration: search and analyze without modifying files
• MCP support for models that don't natively tool-call

Models & privacy

• Direct connections to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, OpenRouter, DeepSeek, Qwen, and more
• Local models via Ollama (Llama, DeepSeek, Gemma, Qwen, etc.)
• No Void backend — messages go straight to your chosen provider
• One-click import of VS Code themes, keybindings, extensions, and settings

Void vs Cursor

	Void	Cursor
License	Apache-2.0 (open source)	Proprietary
Models	Bring your own keys / local models	Vendor-locked models
Deployment	Self-hosted or cloud	SaaS only
Privacy	Data stays on your infrastructure	Processed by vendor
Cost	Free software + API usage	Subscription pricing

Choose Void if you want open-source code, self-hosting options, and full control over your data and deployment.

Choose Cursor if you prefer a managed proprietary product with vendor support and minimal setup.

Browse more open-source alternatives to Cursor, or explore other tools in Developer Tools.

At a glance

License	Apache-2.0
Base	VS Code fork
Platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux
Local models	Ollama
Backend	None — direct to provider
Status	Development paused

Getting started

Download from voideditor.com or build from github.com/voideditor/void. Import your existing VS Code setup in one click.

FAQ

Is Void a free alternative to Cursor?

Yes. Void is open source under Apache-2.0. You can self-host it at no software cost — you only pay for infrastructure or optional managed services.

How does Void compare to Cursor?

Void gives you source code access, self-hosting, and data ownership. Cursor is a proprietary product focused on managed convenience. See the comparison table above for a side-by-side breakdown.

Can I self-host Void?

Yes. Void supports self-hosted deployment, which is a core reason teams choose it over Cursor. Check the Getting started or Self-hosting section for install commands.

Is Void suitable for production?

Void is actively maintained with a strong open-source community. Many teams run it in production as a Developer Tools alternative to Cursor. Review the At a glance table for license and stack details.

What are alternatives to Void and Cursor?

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