What it is
An AI agent built into the editor itself. Cascade searches the codebase, plans the change, edits across multiple files and verifies the result, with every step revertible — closer to pair programming than to autocomplete.
Who it is for
Developers who want AI to take on a whole requirement rather than a few lines.
How to use
Download the client, import your project, describe the goal in Cascade and review before accepting.
Pricing
The free version keeps core features available long term; advanced capacity requires a subscription.
Strengths: Cascade handles cross-file changes autonomously; Every step is revertible so experiments are cheap; Local indexing keeps large repos fast.
Watch out: Complex tasks burn credits quickly; Editor ecosystem is less mature than VS Code.
FAQ
How does it compare to alternatives? Differences show up in positioning and polish. Run the same real task through both; hands-on feel beats spec sheets.
Is there an API? Most mainstream products expose an API or developer platform suitable for batch integration.