Local projects
Open folders from disk and work on real project files without importing the repository into a proprietary cloud workspace.
Local-first AI IDE
Local-first means the project stays at the center while AI works close to the repository.
CodeWinger lets you use an AI agent without moving the entire workflow into an opaque cloud workspace. Project files, terminal, Git, diff review, and BYOK keys stay under developer control.
In practice: open a local project, let the agent propose changes, review the diff, and decide what gets written.
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Definition
What is a local-first AI IDE?
A local-first AI IDE is a development environment where the local project remains the source of truth. AI may use cloud model providers, but the workflow does not start by forcing your repository into a hosted account or remote workspace.
That matters for private repositories, client work, early product experiments, and any codebase where you want AI help without losing the normal review habits around files, terminal commands, Git history, and commits.
BYOK keys
Connect your own provider keys for clearer control over model choice, usage, and billing.
Diff before write
The agent can prepare a patch, but changes should be visible before acceptance. That protects code quality and intent.
Git and terminal
The normal workflow remains available: commands, build, tests, staging, and commit decisions.
FAQ
Local-first questions
Do my projects go to a CodeWinger backend?
The current product is designed local-first; work starts with local folders.
What does BYOK mean?
Bring your own key: you use your own keys for AI model providers.
Does local-first mean offline?
Cloud models still require provider connectivity, but project control stays local.
Why does it matter for AI agents?
Because agents can change code quickly. Local-first workflow and diff review keep responsibility for the repository with the developer.
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