Code with AI.
On your terms.
Cherry IDE is an AI-powered code editor built for developers who want full control — open-source models, custom APIs, and zero lock-in.
Cherry IDE is an AI-powered code editor built for developers who want full control — open-source models, custom APIs, and zero lock-in.
Built for speed, privacy, and modularity. Rip out the parts you don't like.
Plug in GPT-4, Claude 3, or your local Llama 3 instance. Switch models per file or per function. You own the API keys.
Working on sensitive IP? Run Cherry with local models completely offline. No telemetry. No cloud sync unless you say so.
Built in Rust. Starts instantly. Handles massive monorepos without choking. Low memory footprint compared to Electron giants.
Every AI prompt, context window, and shortcut is configurable via simple JSON or Lua scripts. Hack your editor.
No corporate agenda. Built by the Vibebros for the love of shipping code. Features are voted on by GitHub contributors.
Smart indexing of your codebase. Ask questions about functions across files without manually copying context.
One command. Runs on Mac, Linux, and Windows. No login required to start.
brew install vibebros/cherry
Add your OpenAI key, Anthropic key, or point it to localhost:11434 for Ollama.
Generate tests, refactor functions, and debug errors with AI that actually knows your codebase.
Don't rent your tools. Own them.
| Feature | Cherry IDE | The "Others" |
|---|---|---|
| Model Choice | Any (Local or Cloud) | Vendor Locked |
| Offline AI | Native Support | Impossible |
| Data Privacy | Zero Telemetry | Cloud Logging |
| Cost | Free & Open Source | $20/mo Subscription |
We are a collective of developers tired of subscription fatigue and black-box software. Cherry IDE is our answer. It's experimental, it moves fast, and it's open for contributions.