https://github.com/ferxalbs/rainy-aether
The Aether IDE
https://github.com/ferxalbs/rainy-aether
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The Aether IDE
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/ferxalbs/rainy-aether
- Owner: ferxalbs
- License: other
- Created: 2025-10-30T15:26:38.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-06T17:14:29.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-12T13:10:23.500Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: ai, ide, vs, vscode
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage: https://enosislabs.com/rainy-aether
- Size: 99.7 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- Security: SECURITY.md
- Roadmap: ROADMAP.md
- Agents: AGENTS.md
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README
# 🌧️ Rainy Aether
**The Next-Generation AI-Native Code Editor**
[](https://github.com/enosislabs/rainy-aether)
[](./LICENSE)
[](https://tauri.app/)
[](https://reactjs.org/)
[](https://www.rust-lang.org/)
[](https://microsoft.github.io/monaco-editor/)
[Features](#-features) • [Quick Start](#-quick-start) • [Documentation](#-documentation) • [Contributing](./CONTRIBUTING.md) • [Roadmap](./ROADMAP.md)
---
## 🎯 What is Rainy Aether?
Rainy Aether is an **open-source, AI-first code editor** built from the ground up for the modern developer. Combining the power of VS Code's Monaco editor with a blazing-fast Rust backend powered by Tauri 2.0, it delivers exceptional performance while using a fraction of the resources of traditional IDEs.
**Built by [Enosis Labs, Inc.](https://enosislabs.com)** 🏢
### Why Choose Rainy Aether?
- 🚀 **Lightning Fast** — Rust backend + optimized React, < 2s startup time
- 🪶 **Incredibly Lightweight** — ~100MB footprint vs 500MB+ for Electron IDEs
- 🧠 **AI-Native** — Multi-provider support, bring your own API keys
- 🔒 **Privacy First** — Local-first architecture, no telemetry without consent
- 🎨 **Beautiful** — Modern UI with Day/Night themes and full customization
- 🌐 **Cross-Platform** — Native Windows, macOS, and Linux support
- 🔓 **Open Source** — Transparent, community-driven development
---
## ✨ Features
### 🎨 Modern Editor
- **Monaco Editor** — Full VS Code editing experience with IntelliSense
- **Multi-Language Support** — TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Go, and 40+ more
- **Smart Navigation** — Go to Definition (F12), Find References, Peek Definition
- **Breadcrumbs** — Pattern-based symbol detection and navigation
- **Diagnostics** — Unified error/warning system with Problems panel
### 🖥️ Professional Terminal
- **Native PTY Backend** — True terminal experience with proper shell integration
- **Multiple Sessions** — Tab-based management, shell profile detection
- **Full-Text Search** — Find anything in your terminal output (Ctrl+Shift+F)
- **Session Persistence** — Restore terminals on restart
- **Theme Integration** — Matches your editor theme automatically
### 🔄 Git Integration
- **Native Performance** — Built on Rust's `git2` crate
- **Visual Diff Viewer** — Side-by-side comparison with syntax highlighting
- **Branch Management** — Create, switch, and manage branches with ease
- **Commit Workflows** — Stage, unstage, commit, push, pull
- **Stash Support** — Save and restore work-in-progress changes
- **History Browser** — Explore commit history with detailed information
### 🎨 Theming & Customization
- **Day/Night Modes** — Beautiful light and dark themes
- **System Sync** — Automatically follows OS theme preference
- **CSS Variables** — Full theme customization
- **Accessibility** — WCAG-compliant color contrast
### 🤖 AI Features *(Coming Soon)*
- **Multi-Provider Support** — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, Cerebras, and more
- **AI Chat** — Context-aware assistance with @-mentions
- **Inline Completions** — Smart code suggestions as you type
- **Agent Mode** — Autonomous development with up to 8 parallel agents
- **Voice Interface** — Natural language programming
- **MCP Support** — Model Context Protocol integration
---
## 🚀 Quick Start
### Prerequisites
- **Node.js** v18+ ([Download](https://nodejs.org/))
- **pnpm** (`npm install -g pnpm`)
- **Rust** stable toolchain ([Install](https://rustup.rs/))
- **Platform Dependencies**:
- Windows: [Visual Studio Build Tools](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/)
- macOS: Xcode Command Line Tools (`xcode-select --install`)
- Linux: [Tauri Prerequisites](https://tauri.app/v1/guides/getting-started/prerequisites)
### Installation
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/enosislabs/rainy-aether.git
cd rainy-aether
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Run in development mode (full desktop experience)
pnpm tauri dev
```
### Build for Production
```bash
# Create production build
pnpm tauri build
# Output: src-tauri/target/release/bundle/
```
---
## 📖 Documentation
### Essential Guides
| Document | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| **[ARCHITECTURE.md](./ARCHITECTURE.md)** | System architecture and technical design |
| **[DEVELOPMENT.md](./DEVELOPMENT.md)** | Development guide and best practices |
| **[CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md)** | How to contribute to the project |
| **[CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)** | Community guidelines |
| **[SECURITY.md](./SECURITY.md)** | Security policy and vulnerability reporting |
| **[ROADMAP.md](./ROADMAP.md)** | Feature roadmap and future plans |
| **[CLAUDE.md](./CLAUDE.md)** | AI assistant reference (for Claude Code) |
### Specialized Documentation
- **[TERMINAL_SYSTEM.md](./TERMINAL_SYSTEM.md)** — Comprehensive terminal documentation
- **[LSP.md](./LSP.md)** — Language Server Protocol integration
- **[MONACO_NAVIGATION_FEATURES.md](./MONACO_NAVIGATION_FEATURES.md)** — Monaco editor features
- **[AGENTS.md](./AGENTS.md)** — AI agent setup and configuration
---
## 🛠️ Technology Stack
### Frontend
- **React 19** — Modern UI framework
- **TypeScript** — Type-safe development
- **Monaco Editor** — VS Code's editor
- **Tailwind CSS v4** — Utility-first styling
- **Vite** — Lightning-fast build tool
### Backend
- **Rust** — Systems programming
- **Tauri 2.0** — Desktop framework
- **portable-pty** — Terminal sessions
- **git2** — Native Git operations
- **tokio** — Async runtime
---
## 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions from developers of all skill levels! Whether you're fixing typos, adding features, or improving documentation, your help makes Rainy Aether better for everyone.
### How to Contribute
1. Read our **[Contributing Guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md)**
2. Check out **[Good First Issues](https://github.com/enosislabs/rainy-aether/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22)**
3. Fork the repository and create a feature branch
4. Make your changes and submit a pull request
### Areas We Need Help
- 🔌 Language Server integrations (rust-analyzer, Python LSP, Go LSP)
- 🌍 Internationalization and localization
- 🎨 Custom themes and icon packs
- 📦 Extension development
- 📝 Documentation and tutorials
- 🐛 Bug reports and testing
See **[CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md)** for detailed guidelines.
---
## 🗺️ Roadmap
### Current Status (v0.1.0 — November 2025)
- ✅ Monaco Editor with TypeScript/JavaScript support
- ✅ Professional terminal with PTY backend
- ✅ Native Git integration
- ✅ File explorer and management
- ✅ Day/Night themes with full customization
- ✅ Diagnostics and Problems panel
### Next Milestones
| Version | Target | Features |
|---------|--------|----------|
| **v0.2.0** | Q4 2025 | Command palette, split views, workspace search |
| **v0.3.0** | Q4 2025 | Extension system, LSP integration |
| **v0.4.0** | Q4 2025 | AI chat, inline completions, multi-provider support |
| **v1.0.0** | Q2 2026 | Production-ready with full AI features |
See **[ROADMAP.md](./ROADMAP.md)** for the complete feature roadmap.
---
## 📄 License
**License terms are currently being finalized.** This project will **NOT** use MIT or Apache 2.0 licensing. Please check back for updates.
For commercial use or custom licensing inquiries, contact [Enosis Labs, Inc.](mailto:contact@enosislabs.com)
---
## 🙏 Acknowledgments
Rainy Aether is built on incredible open-source projects:
- 🦀 [Tauri](https://tauri.app/) — Desktop framework
- ⚛️ [React](https://reactjs.org/) — UI framework
- 📝 [Monaco Editor](https://microsoft.github.io/monaco-editor/) — Code editor
- 🎨 [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/) — Styling
- 🦀 [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/) — Systems language
- 💻 [xterm.js](https://xtermjs.org/) — Terminal emulator
Special thanks to the teams behind VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf for inspiring modern AI-first development.
---
## 📞 Community & Support
### Get Help
- 🐛 [Report Bugs](https://github.com/enosislabs/rainy-aether/issues)
- 💬 [Discussions](https://github.com/enosislabs/rainy-aether/discussions)
- 📖 [Documentation](./ARCHITECTURE.md)
- 🔐 [Security Issues](./SECURITY.md)
### Stay Connected
- ⭐ Star the repository to show support
- 👀 Watch for updates and releases
- 🐦 Follow [@EnosisLabs](https://twitter.com/enosislabsoff) on X (formerly Twitter)
- 💬 Join our Discord community *(coming soon)*
---
## 🌟 Support the Project
If Rainy Aether helps you code better, consider:
- ⭐ **Starring** the repository
- 🐛 **Reporting** bugs and suggesting features
- 📝 **Contributing** code or documentation
- 📢 **Sharing** with fellow developers
- 💰 **Sponsoring** development *(GitHub Sponsors coming soon)*
---
**Rainy Aether** — Bringing clarity to your development workflow, one drop at a time. 🌧️✨
**Built with ❤️ by [Enosis Labs, Inc.](https://enosislabs.com)**
[Get Started](#-quick-start) • [Documentation](#-documentation) • [Contribute](./CONTRIBUTING.md) • [Roadmap](./ROADMAP.md)
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**Copyright © 2025 Enosis Labs, Inc. All rights reserved.**