Agentastic vs VS Code
VS Code is the editor most developers already use. Agentastic is the workspace around the editor — it runs a fleet of CLI agents in parallel git worktrees and gives each one its own diff, terminal, and browser. The two stack: open every Agentastic worktree in VS Code if that's your editor.
Who should choose each option
Agentastic
Choose Agentastic when you need to coordinate multiple agents and review their diffs side by side.
VS Code
Choose VS Code as your editor — and use Agentastic to manage the agent layer around it.
Feature comparison
| Agentastic | VS Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Native macOS workspace (Swift) | Cross-platform editor (Electron) |
| Editor role | Bring your own | VS Code is the editor |
| Parallel agents | Yes — 30+, each in its own worktree | Via Copilot / Continue / Cline / etc. extensions |
| Built-in code review | Yes — Claude / Codex / CodeRabbit | Via extensions |
| Built-in browser | Yes | No |
| Bundle size | ~25 MB | ~350 MB |
Pricing
Agentastic
Free.
VS Code
Free. Copilot is $10–$19/user/mo.
Using them together
Set VS Code as your default editor in Agentastic and every worktree opens in VS Code with the right folder, branch, and agent already running.
Frequently asked questions
Does Agentastic replace VS Code?
No. Agentastic is a workspace, not an editor. Use VS Code (or Cursor, Zed, Xcode) as your editor and Agentastic to run agents around it.
Can I run VS Code extensions like Cline or Continue inside an Agentastic worktree?
Yes. Open the worktree in VS Code from Agentastic and your extensions run as usual.
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