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You already have a code project and want AI to help you code faster

You know a bit of programming and want AI in your own project to autocomplete, fix bugs and write new features.

Short answer: For “You already have a code project and want AI to help you code faster”, Chuzoly recommends Cursor (Main editor), GitHub Copilot (Autocomplete + low-cost plan) and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) (Backup editor).

You get

Faster autocomplete, bug fixes and new features in your existing project

  1. CursorMain editor
  2. GitHub CopilotAutocomplete + low-cost plan
  3. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)Backup editor

3 top picks

1

Cursor

Main editor
FreePaid

Based on VS Code, so switching is easy, and its Agent understands the whole project.

Free: Free plan: limited Agent / Chat requests

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2

GitHub Copilot

Autocomplete + low-cost plan
FreePaid

Free plan includes 2,000 completions per month; Pro is only $10/month.

Free: Free plan: 2,000 code completions per month + limited Chat / Agent

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3

Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)

Backup editor
FreePaid

Formerly Windsurf: the free plan has unlimited Tab completions, so it's good for comparing on a tight budget.

Free: Free plan: a light agent quota, limited model choice, unlimited Tab completions and inline edits

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How to combine them

  1. 1

    Pick one editor as your main one (Cursor or Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf) and import your existing VS Code settings.

  2. 2

    Use Tab completion for everyday coding; hand cross-file changes to the Agent.

  3. 3

    Commit to git before every Agent change, then review the diff file by file.

How far the free plans go

Cursor, Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) and Copilot all have free plans, but agent allowances are limited; heavy use basically requires paying.

Prices and limits change often. Data checked on 2026-10-28; the official sites are the final word.

Not for

  • Users who can't code or read a diff at all (start with “Turn an idea into a web app” instead)

Also consider

TraeAI IDE from ByteDance, friendly to Chinese-speaking users
ClineOpen-source VS Code coding Agent; bring your own API key and use any model

FAQ

Which AI tools are best for “You already have a code project and want AI to help you code faster”?

Chuzoly's top 3 picks: Cursor (Main editor): Based on VS Code, so switching is easy, and its Agent understands the whole project. GitHub Copilot (Autocomplete + low-cost plan): Free plan includes 2,000 completions per month; Pro is only $10/month. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) (Backup editor): Formerly Windsurf: the free plan has unlimited Tab completions, so it's good for comparing on a tight budget.

Can I do it for free?

Cursor, Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) and Copilot all have free plans, but agent allowances are limited; heavy use basically requires paying.

How do I combine these tools?

1. Pick one editor as your main one (Cursor or Devin Desktop, formerly Windsurf) and import your existing VS Code settings. 2. Use Tab completion for everyday coding; hand cross-file changes to the Agent. 3. Commit to git before every Agent change, then review the diff file by file.

Who is this not for?

Users who can't code or read a diff at all (start with “Turn an idea into a web app” instead)

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