Caret · Office #55,723

What it is

Calls itself “AI code editor”.

• Calls itself: AI code editor

“Meet Caret: an open-source, Cursor-class AI code editor built with Rust.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “Chromium” and “Node runtime”.

• Says it will not: Chromium · Node runtime

“No bundled Chromium, no Node runtime, just a lightweight core and your OS WebView.”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers.

• Sells to: developers

“GitHub Universe The event for developers, by developers — talks, workshops, and what’s next for GitHub.”

How it runs

A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. No API. Open source. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: no
• Open source: yes
• AI role: core to the product
• Bring your own key: yes

“Meet Caret: an open-source, Cursor-class AI code editor built with Rust.”

“Windows ( .msi / -setup.exe ) and Linux ( .deb , .rpm , .AppImage ) installers are attached to every release too.”

What it works with

Integrates with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI and 2 more. Built on Tauri. Names Lynkr on its pages.

• Integrates with: Claude Code · Codex · Gemini CLI · +2
• Built on: Tauri
• Names: Lynkr

“Meet Caret: an open-source, Cursor-class AI code editor built with Rust.”

“Use Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and more via ACP.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download · Docs · Changelog”

“Or download the DMG from the latest release and drag Caret to Applications.”