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sidex
VS Code workbench ported from Electron to Tauri, with a built-in coding agent
- Stars
- 3.2k
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- Aug 2026
- Last release
- Apr 2026
- Language
- TypeScript
1,458 on 21 Apr 20263,191 on 10 Nov 2026
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Overview
SideX ports the VS Code TypeScript workbench to Tauri 2, using a Rust backend and the OS native webview instead of bundled Chromium. It includes Monaco, a PTY terminal, Git, and Open VSX extension installs. A built-in coding agent runs as a local Go server on loopback and uses a model provider you configure, such as Anthropic, OpenAI-compatible APIs, or local servers like Ollama.
Who it is for: Developers wanting a lightweight VS Code-style editor with a local-first agent
Strengths
- Uses the system webview, no bundled Chromium; README shows 16.4 MB vs 797.8 MB on macOS
- Agent needs no account; keys come from Settings, env vars, CLI logins, or local servers
- Agent server binds to 127.0.0.1 and refuses non-loopback binds without explicit opt-in
- MIT licensed; extensions install from Open VSX
Weaknesses
- Extension host and debugger are still in progress
- No pre-built binaries; must build with Rust, Node, and Go 1.26+
- Agent server is a separate manual build; chat panel stays disconnected without it
- RAM savings mostly tested on macOS; Windows WebView2 memory can look higher
What it needs
- no GPU
- Needs Rust, Node.js, Tauri 2, Go 1.26+ (agent server), Open VSX
- Models: Anthropic Messages API, OpenAI-compatible /chat/completions, Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp
Quick answers
Is sidex open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
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