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AI coding tools fall into two broad shapes: AI-native editors that wrap a model around your whole workspace, and terminal-native agents that run an autonomous loop from the command line. This section covers the major tools in both camps — what each is good at, how it's priced, and where it fits.
New to the space? Start with the Tool Comparison Matrix for a side-by-side view, then read the guide for whichever tool fits your workflow. If you're choosing your first one, the Choosing Your First Tool decision guide is the faster path.
Setup and features of Cursor, the AI-native code editor.
Windsurf IDE with the Cascade agent for flow-based AI coding.
A fast, collaborative, AI-native editor with Agent Panel and Edit Prediction.
Features, workspace agents, and enterprise setup for GitHub Copilot.
Setup, configuration, and tips for Anthropic's Claude Code CLI agent.
OpenAI's command-line coding agent for terminal-native development.
Git-native, model-agnostic AI pair programming in your terminal.
Open-source, source-controlled AI for code review and development.