Open source AI coding tool built for VS Code, is shutting down its VS Code extension, Cloud, and Router services on May 15, 2026. The team is pivoting to a new cloud-based autonomous agent called 'roomote' that runs tasks end-to-end across tools like GitHub, Linear, and slack without requiring IDE interaction. CEO Matt rubens argues that IDEs are no longer the future of coding, as agents increasingly handle entire workflows independently. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward agent-driven development, though competitors like kilo code push back, arguing the IDE remains central to developer workflows.
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