The AI coder
that makes you smarter
AI writes your code. You have no idea what it did.
That ends here.
Desktop native · macOS · Windows · Linux
AI coding assistants ship code fast, but developers are losing the ability to understand, debug, and own what gets generated. Darce is the first AI code editor designed to close that gap. It writes your code and teaches you what it wrote.
Three learning modes.
You pick the depth.
Build a contact form with validation
Done. Form with name, email, message fields and Zod validation.
Learn panel hidden in Ship mode
Explain like I'm five.
Strip away the jargon. Every concept, simplified to its essence. Dial the depth from deep technical to explain-like-I'm-five.
Quiz yourself.
Real questions about real decisions in the code that was just written. Active recall beats re-reading by 3x.
200+ models. One click.
Claude. GPT. Gemini. Llama. Grok.
Switch mid-conversation. Via OpenRouter.
Your machine. Your code.
Desktop native. Built with Tauri.
No cloud. No browser tab. Fast.
Stop outsourcing
your understanding.
Early access launching Summer 2026.
First 5,000 get a lifetime discount.
Frequently asked questions
How is Darce different from Cursor, Windsurf, or Copilot?
Those tools optimize for speed. Darce optimizes for understanding. Other AI code editors generate code fast but leave you in the dark. Darce explains what it wrote, why it made each decision, and quizzes you on the concepts. You ship fast and actually learn.
When does early access launch?
Summer 2026. Waitlist members get first access, in the order they signed up.
What will it cost?
Free tier with usage limits. Pro plan for unlimited use. Early access members get a lifetime discount.
What languages and frameworks does Darce support?
Anything text-based. TypeScript, Python, Rust, Go, React, Next.js, and more. If your AI model can write it, Darce can teach it.
Is Darce a VS Code extension?
No. Darce is a standalone desktop IDE built with Tauri. Native on macOS, Windows, and Linux. No browser, no Electron. Faster startup and lower memory than VS Code forks.
Which AI models does it support?
200+ models via OpenRouter. Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama, Grok, and more. Switch mid-conversation with one click. Bring your own API key.
Does my code leave my machine?
Your code stays local. Only the context you send to the AI model leaves your machine, same as any AI coding tool.
Will AI coding assistants make developers worse?
They can. Research shows developers who rely on AI without understanding the output lose problem-solving skills over time. Darce is built to prevent that. Every AI action is followed by concept breakdowns and active recall quizzes, so you build skills while you ship.
Contact us
Questions, partnerships, or just want to say hi.