Artemis
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Artemis IDE

The AI-Powered IDE Built for Speed

13 AI providers. Defense-in-depth security. MCP marketplace. No subscriptions, no cloud lock-in — you own everything.

12+ Security Layers
13 AI Providers
Fully Local Option
Artemis IDE
By The Numbers

Built at Scale

A fully-featured IDE crafted from the ground up — every component, handler, and security layer purpose-built.

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Lines of Code
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AI Providers
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React Components
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Built-in Tools
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IPC Handlers
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MCP Servers
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Themes
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Security Layers
Performance

Why It's Blazing Fast

Single-process architecture, zero extension overhead, lazy loading, bounded caches. You're paying for exactly what you use — nothing more.

VS Code & Other IDE's
~1700MB
vs
Artemis IDE
~235MB
Renderer processes
Others: Multiple (webviews, extensions)
Artemis: 1 sandboxed window
Extension host
Others: Separate Node.js process (~200-400 MB)
Artemis: None
Extensions loaded
Others: Dozens, each with own heap
Artemis: Zero
Language servers
Others: Multiple (TS, Python, etc.)
Artemis: On-demand IPC
File watchers
Others: chokidar across whole workspace
Artemis: None persistent
Cache strategy
Others: Often unbounded
Artemis: Hard caps + TTLs everywhere
File content in RAM
Others: Language server ASTs, indexing
Artemis: Metadata only; content on disk
7× less RAM — it's not one trick, it's dozens of correct decisions compounding
Full IDE Experience

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

A complete development environment powered by the same technologies behind the world's most popular editors — enhanced with AI at every layer.

Monaco Editor

Same engine as VS Code with 40+ language support

Integrated Terminal

Real PTY-backed shell — PowerShell, bash, zsh

Source Control

Built-in Git panel with staging, diffs, commits, push/pull

File Explorer

Create, rename, delete with full context menus

Multi-Tab Editing

Pin tabs, preview mode, drag-to-reorder

Project Search

Regex search with ripgrep across your entire codebase

Problems Panel

Live TypeScript diagnostics with quick fixes

16 Themes

From Cyberpunk to Catppuccin — pick your vibe

@-Mentions

Type @filename for context or @codebase to index everything

Image Attachments

Drop images for vision-capable models

Web Browsing

Built-in DuckDuckGo search + URL fetching with SSRF protection

Tool Approval

Every file write, delete, and command requires your approval

Autonomous AI Agent

4 Modes for Every Workflow

From full autonomy to read-only assistance — choose the level of AI involvement that matches your task.

Builder Mode

Full Autonomy

Plans, codes, runs commands, and iterates until the task is done. The agent handles everything end-to-end.

Planner Mode

Plan First

Creates structured plans for review before touching any code. One-click implement when you're ready.

Chat Mode

Conversational

Fast conversational help without tool execution. Get answers, explanations, and code suggestions instantly.

Ask Mode

Read Only

Quick Q&A with read-only context. Perfect for understanding code without any risk of modification.

Artemis AI Chat in action

13 AI Providers — Bring Your Own Key

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AI Providers

13 Providers, Your Keys

From cloud giants to fully-local Ollama — bring your own API key and switch providers in one click.

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+ Z.AI, OpenCode Zen — and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint

Security First

Defense in Depth

Artemis treats the AI as untrusted code. Every action is validated, contained, and requires your approval. You stay in control while the agent handles the tedious work.

12+ Security Layers Active

OS Encryption

API keys encrypted via safeStorage (DPAPI / Keychain / Secret Service)

Renderer Sandbox

sandbox: true, contextIsolation: true — renderer can't touch Node.js

Path Containment

All file ops validated; blocks traversal, UNC paths, system directories

Command Restrictions

shell: false, executable allowlist, dangerous flag blocking

SSRF Protection

Blocks private IPs, loopback, cloud metadata endpoints

Workspace Trust

Untrusted folders run in Restricted Mode (no terminal/commands)

Output Bounds

50KB command limit, 2MB file reads, 50 iteration cap

MCP Marketplace

One-Click Superpowers

33 curated MCP servers ready to install. Extend your AI agent with databases, browser automation, search, payments, and more.

GitHub

Repos, issues, PRs

Git

Version control

Filesystem

File operations

Context7

Library docs

PostgreSQL

Database access

SQLite

Query databases

Puppeteer

Browser automation

Playwright

Cross-browser testing

Memory

Knowledge graph

Brave Search

Web search

Docker

Containers

Supabase

Auth & storage

Artemis MCP Marketplace
Add custom servers with your own configuration and environment variables
Personalization

16 Beautiful Themes

From the deep void of Cyberpunk to the warm tones of Gruvbox — find your perfect aesthetic.

Dark

Light

Cyberpunk

Nord

Monokai

Solarized

Dracula

Catppuccin

Gruvbox

Material Ocean

Everforest

Sakura

Beach

Space

Pine

Rose Pine

And More

Packed with Extras

Every detail has been considered to make your development experience seamless and enjoyable.

Inline Completions

Ghost-text suggestions as you type. Tab to accept.

Sound Effects

Audio cues when tasks complete or errors occur.

Discord Rich Presence

Show what you're working on to your community.

Token Tracking

Real-time cost estimation and context window visualization.

Checkpoints

Snapshot and restore project state at any point.

Auto-Linting

ESLint, Pylint integration for instant feedback.

Command Palette

Quick access to everything with Ctrl+Shift+P.

Comparison

How Artemis Stacks Up

An honest look at how Artemis compares to other popular editors.

Price
ArtemisFree forever
VS CodeFree
Cursor$20/mo+
Windsurf$15/mo
AI Agent
Artemis
VS Code
Cursor
Windsurf
AI Providers
Artemis13 (BYO key)
VS Code1 (Copilot)
Cursor4+
Windsurf4+
Local / Ollama
Artemis
VS Code
Cursor
Windsurf
MCP Support
Artemis33 servers
VS Code
Cursor
Windsurf
Privacy
Artemis100% local
VS CodeCloud telemetry
CursorCloud hosted
WindsurfCloud hosted
Open Source
Artemis
VS Code
Cursor
Windsurf
RAM Usage
Artemis~235 MB
VS Code~800 MB
Cursor~1.2 GB
Windsurf~1.7 GB
Extensions
ArtemisBuilt-in only
VS Code30k+
CursorVS Code ext.
WindsurfVS Code ext.
Subscription Lock-in
Artemis
VS Code
Cursor
Windsurf

Data reflects publicly available information and our own benchmarks as of 2026. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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