IDE
The editor where you write code: VS Code, JetBrains, Vim/Neovim, Emacs, Xcode, Visual Studio.
- AI tools attach via extensions or CLI in a terminal pane.
- Most assistants ship VS Code and JetBrains plugins first.
- Editor choice gates which AI tool you can use.
When to use: As the first decision in your AI stack: where does the tool need to run?
Example: Common stack: Copilot inline + Claude Code in terminal + Cursor for side projects.