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Vycode · Vol. I · Issue 04
MMXXVI / A Field Guide for Multi-Model Developers

The future of codeis multi-model.

One VS Code extension. Every frontier model — GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama. Route the right model to the right task, pay only for the tokens you burn.

Claude Opus 4GPT-4.1Gemini 2.5 ProDeepSeek R1Mistral LargeLlama 4Grok 3Qwen 3One extension
Claude Opus 4GPT-4.1Gemini 2.5 ProDeepSeek R1Mistral LargeLlama 4Grok 3Qwen 3One extension
Chapter 01 — The Case

Three frictions
every dev knows.

The AI copilot market is fragmented, overpriced and rigid. Before we introduce what Vycode is, it helps to spell out what it refuses to be.

i.

Vendor lock-in.

Stuck with one model, one provider, one price.

When they raise rates or deprecate features, you're trapped. Your tooling becomes a single point of failure priced for someone else's margins.

ii.

Unpredictable costs.

Twenty here, thirty there — subscriptions for every tool.

Multiple vendors. Multiple invoices. Multiple login walls. Costs fan out until every seat on the team has three copilots and nobody knows which one drafted the PR.

iii.

One-size-fits-all.

Not every task deserves the same sledgehammer.

A rename refactor and a system architecture both route to the same $0.90-per-megatoken model. Precision pricing demands precision routing — yet you don't get the choice.

End of chapter.Turn page ↓
Chapter 02 — The Object

A single extension
pointed at every model.

Vycode is a router, not another subscription. Your VS Code inherits every frontier model through one interface — switch mid- task, compare mid-review, and settle the bill from one wallet.

8+
Frontier models
1
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0
Subscriptions
Fig. 01 — Vycode inline, VS Code editor
Claude Opus 4 · 0.0042 credits
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import { useState } from 'react'
import { useVycode } from '@vycode/sdk'
export default function Dashboard() {
const [data, setData] = useState([])
const { complete, switchModel } = useVycode()
// ai · claude-opus-4 · routed by task profile
const fetchAnalytics = async () => {
const res = await complete('analyse q4 metrics')
setData(res.insights)
}
}
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Vycode · Claude Opus 4
Chapter 03 — The Roster

Eight minds,
one cursor.

Hover any model to read its charter. Vycode routes by task profile — so Claude drafts the architecture, DeepSeek fills the boilerplate, and your bill reflects it.

Index — 08 models
Fig. 01Anthropic
Best for

Architecture & refactor.

Model
Claude Opus 4
Provider
Anthropic
Cost
$$$
Status
Online
Chapter 04 — The Method

Three steps.
No meeting required.

The shortest path between "I heard about Vycode" and "this is now my daily driver."

Step 01 / 03

Install

Thirty seconds.

Search 'Vycode' inside your VS Code marketplace, click install and you're inline.

Marketplace
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Vycode
2.4M+ installs · 4.9 ★
Step 02 / 03

Charge

Credits, not subscriptions.

Buy a pack once. Use it across every model. Bonus credits scale with pack size.

Wallet
2,000
credits · last refilled 2d ago
AI credits87%
Bonus credits13%
Step 03 / 03

Ship

Route, compare, iterate.

Call any model from your cursor. Switch mid-task. Let Vycode pick when you don't care.

const res = await vycode.complete({
model: 'auto',
prompt: 'optimise query'
})
Routed · DeepSeek R1
Chapter 05 — The Ledger

Pay for tokens.
Nothing else.

One wallet. Every frontier model. Bonus credits scale with pack size. No auto-renew, no seat counts, no surprises.

A · Estimate
How heavy is your cursor?
Suggested pack
900 credits
Flat rate
$250
Breakdown~ 60 dev-hrs / mo
750 AI credits + 150 bonus
Plan B
Starter
/one-time
$100
400
credits
  • 350 AI credits + 50 bonus credits
  • Access to all models
  • VS Code extension
  • Basic completions
  • Community support
Most chosen · by 68% of teams
Plan C
Pro
/one-time
$500
2,000
credits
  • 1,750 AI credits + 250 bonus credits
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority completions
  • Advanced refactoring
  • Usage analytics
  • Priority support
Plan D
Enterprise
/one-time
$1,000
4,200
credits
  • 3,500 AI credits + 700 bonus credits
  • Everything in Pro
  • Team token sharing
  • Admin dashboard
  • SSO integration
  • Dedicated support
All prices in USD · excludes local taxLedger balances monthly · no rollover expiry
Chapter 06 — The Demo

Native inside VS Code.
Not a floating tab.

Five frames, scrolled through. Every step is a real Vycode workflow — from install to model swap.

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import React from 'react'
import { useEffect } from 'react'
 
export default function App() {
const [users, setUsers] = React.useState([])
 
// draft your change…
}
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Vycode · Claude Opus 4
Chapter 07 — The Field

Written by the cursor.
Quoted by the people behind it.

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Tokens Used
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Avg. Cost Savings
Quote · 0160% cost reduction

Vycode cut our AI tooling costs by 60%. We switched three different subscriptions for one token pool.

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Sarah Chen
CTO · LaunchStack
Quote · 023× faster iterations

Being able to switch models mid-task is a game changer. Claude for architecture, GPT for boilerplate, DeepSeek for quick fixes.

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Marcus Rivera
Lead Developer · NovaBuild
Quote · 038-person team

Our team of 8 shares a single token pool. The admin dashboard shows exactly who uses what. No more surprise bills.

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Aisha Patel
Engineering Manager · Gridline
Quote · 04Massive savings

I was paying $60/month across two AI tools. Now I spend less and get access to more models. No-brainer.

JM
Jake Morrison
Freelance Developer · Independent
Quote · 0512 hrs saved / week

The VS Code integration is flawless. It feels native, not like a bolted-on plugin. Best developer experience I've had with AI.

LK
Lina Kowalski
Senior Engineer · Reframe AI
Quote · 06Team-wide adoption

We evaluated Copilot, Cursor, and Vycode. Vycode won because of model flexibility and transparent pricing.

DO
David Okonkwo
VP Engineering · Scaleform
Chapter 08 — Access

Start with
one hundred dollars.

Drop your email. We'll send a six-digit code. You'll land inside the dashboard in under sixty seconds.

Access · Form / 01Email →
Starts at $100 · pay-once packs+ bonus credits