Modo · Office #55,464

What it is

Calls itself “desktop app”.

• Calls itself: desktop app

“Modo is a fast, quiet desktop app for reading, reviewing, and editing agent-written code.”

Where it puts itself

Its one line of difference: “Native, no extensions, no language servers, no background indexer.”

“Native, no extensions, no language servers, no background indexer.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Free and open source (MIT).”

Who it sells to

In over 25 languages.

• Languages: over 25 languages

“Tree-sitter highlighting for over 25 languages, find and replace, multiple cursors, and saves that never overwrite changes made on disk.”

How it runs

A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Open source. AI is a side feature. Built with GitHub Pages.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Open source: yes
• AI role: a side feature
• Built with: GitHub Pages

“Modo is a fast, quiet desktop app for reading, reviewing, and editing agent-written code.”

“…macOS 12+, Windows 10+, and Linux.”

What it works with

Runs inside Linux, Windows and macOS. Built on Rust. Names Git, Notion and 1 more on its pages.

• Runs inside: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Built on: Rust
• Names: Git · Notion · ripgrep

“You need Rust and Git (macOS or Linux):”

“…macOS 12+, Windows 10+, and Linux.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “9,500 lines of Rust”. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Number claimed: 9,500 lines of Rust
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download Modo”

“Free, open source, and about 9,500 lines of Rust on GPUI.”