Crusty VS Code cursor Poll: would you switch to a clean, Mac-native AI editor?

2 bsage 0 5/17/2025, 10:17:06 PM
Hey HN,

I’m tired of VS Code’s Electron baggage and crusty cursor/UI quirks on macOS—stuttery caret animation, non-native feel, endless web-tech overhead. Before I dive into building a SwiftUI-based, native macOS text editor with built-in AI (code completion, refactoring, natural-language commands, etc.), I want to see if others share the pain:

Are you annoyed by VS Code’s cursor lag or UI inconsistencies on Mac?

Would you switch to a native app if it matched VS Code’s extensions and AI power?

What must-have features or AI workflows would seal the deal for you?

No link to sell yet—just gauging interest and gathering brutal feedback. Drop a comment with your editor pet peeves and feature wishlist, or upvote if you’d give a native AI editor a shot. Thanks!

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