An AI-powered desktop IDE that brings multi-provider AI, a full terminal, and a code editor into one native application.
Built with React + TypeScript on the frontend and Tauri 2 (Rust) for the desktop shell. Designed around a minimal, distraction-free workflow — warm neutrals, deep teal accents, and everything you need in a single window.
Core IDE
- Native desktop app — macOS, Windows, Linux via Tauri
- Full PTY terminal with tabs, split views, and persistent sessions
- File explorer with tree-view sidebar
- Syntax-highlighted code editor with configurable tab sizes and theme support
- Quick file finder —
Cmd/Ctrl+Pto jump anywhere instantly - Global search across your entire workspace
- Light and dark themes with automatic system preference detection
AI-Powered Development
- Multi-provider support — Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, GLM4
- Full workspace context — AI reads your project structure and files
- Inline assistance from the terminal — ask, create, edit, refactor
- Voice chat for hands-free interaction (requires OpenAI API key)
Multi-Agent Orchestration
- Automation panel — run multiple AI agents on complex, multi-step tasks
- Swarm Mode — coordinator-led coding with scout, builder, and reviewer roles
- File ownership lanes to reduce overlap
- Real-time coordination board and sync rounds
- Review gates before work is considered done
- Per-agent terminal views for full visibility
Git Integration
- Git panel — view diffs, stage changes, manage your repo
- File status indicators (modified, added, deleted)
- AI-aware git context for smarter suggestions
- Node.js v18+
- Rust (required for the Tauri desktop app)
- An API key from at least one supported AI provider
git clone https://github.com/your-username/velix.git
cd velix
npm installnpm run tauri dev# Frontend only (e.g. static check)
npm run build
# Tauri desktop bundle
npm run tauri build- Open Velix and go to Settings in the sidebar
- Add your API key(s) for the AI provider(s) you want
- Select a model
- Open a project folder — the AI will index it automatically
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + P |
Quick file finder |
Cmd/Ctrl + D |
New terminal tab |
Cmd/Ctrl + W |
Close current terminal tab |
velix/
├── src/ # React 19 + TypeScript frontend
│ ├── components/ # UI components (editor, terminal, panels, AI chat)
│ ├── services/ # AI, workspace, audio, and git services
│ ├── styles/ # Component and global styles
│ └── App.tsx # Root application
├── src-tauri/ # Rust backend (Tauri 2)
│ └── src/ # Tauri commands, PTY, native integrations
└── public/ # Static assets
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React 19, TypeScript, Vite |
| Desktop | Tauri 2 (Rust) |
| Terminal | xterm.js + PTY via Tauri (portable-pty in Rust) |
| AI Engine | Custom multi-provider agent |
| Styling | CSS custom properties, JetBrains Mono, Inter |
Recommended: VS Code with these extensions:
See LICENSE for details.