Origin

Spec sheet

Purpose

Origin is a free, open-source AI code editor for using AI models with your own API key.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Support

The product page directs users with questions to open an issue on GitHub.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Additional features

Features include AI autocomplete, a token spend tracker, a multi-tab terminal, localhost preview, and source control.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Agent mode

Agent mode runs multi-step coding tasks across a codebase, including reading and editing files and running bash commands.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Available downloads

The download page lists Windows installers and Linux AppImage and Debian packages; it says macOS is coming soon.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Download size

The download page describes Origin as an 8 MB application.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Editing controls

AI edits appear in an inline diff that users can accept or reject hunk by hunk.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Key storage

Origin says API keys are encrypted and stored locally on the user's machine.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Plan mode

Plan mode explores the codebase and proposes steps for the user to approve before files are changed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Pricing model

Origin has no subscription or monthly seat fee; users pay their model provider for usage.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Provider support

The product page says Origin supports 12+ AI providers and lets users switch providers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · origin.synapseresearch.org

Plans and prices

Every Origin plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• AI Code Generators#52 of 547.3