Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! All AI processing happens locally on your machine. GIDE never sends your code or prompts to external servers. The only features that require internet are login authentication and checking for updates.

Absolutely. Your code never leaves your machine. All AI processing is done locally, ensuring complete privacy and security for your sensitive projects.

GIDE uses Qwen 2.5 Coder optimized with llama.cpp for efficient local inference. The model provides code understanding, generation, and refactoring capabilities.

Currently, GIDE uses a bundled model optimized for performance. Custom model support may be available in future releases.

GIDE is compatible with most VS Code extensions available on Open VSX. Some extensions that rely on proprietary Microsoft services may not be available.

GIDE inherits VS Code's language support and can work with virtually any programming language. The AI features work best with popular languages like Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, Go, and Rust.

GIDE requires a minimum of 8GB RAM (16GB+ recommended) and a modern multi-core CPU. macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon) and Windows 10/11 are supported.

GIDE will notify you when updates are available. You can also download the latest version from our website.

No! We're revolutionizing how developers use AI. Since all AI processing runs locally on your machine, there are no token costs or usage limits. No developer should ever be charged per AI token.

Yes! GIDE can be used for both personal and commercial projects.

Unlike cloud-based solutions, GIDE runs entirely on your local machine. This means zero latency, complete privacy, and the ability to work offline. Your code never touches external servers.