We Asked a Different
Question
While others add AI features to existing editors, we built an IDE from scratch,
designed for how developers will work in the AI era.
"What if we built an IDE from scratch, designed for how developers will work in the AI era?"
The answer isn't another code editor with chatbots. It's Ulpi—a complete reimagining of development tools.
Our Core Insight: Context is Everything
Every AI coding tool today suffers from the same fundamental limitation: context amnesia. They can only see a tiny window of your code at any given moment.
The Problem Others Haven't Solved
Our Revolutionary Approach
We don't just index your code—we build a semantic knowledge graph that understands relationships, patterns, and intent across your entire codebase.
Built Different: Native Integration
Why extensions and plugins will never be enough. When you build AI as an extension, you're constrained by fundamental limitations.
❌ Extension Constraints
- • 2GB memory limits per extension
- • 100-800ms IPC communication overhead
- • No direct core editor access
- • Duplicate parsing and caching
- • UI limitations and responsiveness issues
✅ Direct Core Integration
- • Shared memory architecture: Zero duplication
- • Native performance: Direct function calls
- • Unlimited resources: Use all system resources
- • Complete UI control: Perfect experience
- • <1ms operations: True real-time
The Result
Significant performance advantages that are architecturally difficult for extension-based competitors to achieve
The Agent Revolution: 80+ Tools That Work Together
Not just tools—an intelligent workforce that coordinates like a well-coordinated development team.
Cursor
Conversational AI with code completion
Other Tools
Basic AI assistance
Ulpi IDE
Intelligent workforce coordination
Example: "Refactor our authentication to use OAuth"
Cursor & Others
- • Chat-based planning and guidance
- • File editing with AI suggestions
- • Step-by-step manual implementation
- • Limited cross-file awareness
- • Manual coordination between steps
Ulpi Agent (80+ Tools)
- 1. Analyzes entire auth system (SEMANTIC_SEARCH)
- 2. Maps all dependencies (GET_REFERENCES)
- 3. Creates migration plan (SEQUENTIAL_THINKING)
- 4. Implements changes atomically (WORKSPACE_EDIT)
- 5. Updates tests automatically (TS_DIAGNOSTICS)
- 6. Manages Git workflow (Git suite)
- 7. Documents changes (NL_QUERY)
- 8. Validates completeness (DIAGNOSTICS)
→ Complete implementation in minutes, not days
Why Ulpi is a Game-Changer
Revolutionary architecture meets intelligent design. Experience development at the speed of thought.
Context is Everything
Living, breathing understanding of your entire codebase. Not just syntax—we build semantic knowledge graphs that understand relationships, patterns, and intent across large codebases.
Native Integration, Not Extensions
Built directly into the core with shared memory architecture. Zero IPC overhead, unlimited resources, complete UI control. Significant performance advantages over extension-based approaches.
Dual-Mode Revolution
Vibe Mode for creative exploration where ideas flow, Structured Mode where ideas ship with PRD-driven workflows. Toggle between modes in <16ms. Your context travels with you.
80+ Intelligent Tools
Not just chat + autocomplete. Specialized agents that coordinate like a development team: semantic search, automated refactoring, git workflow management—all orchestrated seamlessly.
Privacy-First, Performance-First
Run cutting-edge models locally (DeepSeek-Coder-33B beats GPT-4). 100% air-gapped capable or intelligently combine local + cloud. You're in control.
Think → Express → See Results
Development at thought speed. Dramatically reduce time to understand codebases, complete refactoring projects, and debug issues with AI-native tooling designed for modern workflows.
Ready to revolutionize your development workflow?
The Developer Experience Revolution
What changes when everything is instant? Development transforms from a series of waiting periods to pure creative flow.
Before Ulpi
With Ulpi
Real-World Performance Comparisons
Understanding New Codebase
Major Refactoring
Production Debugging
"It's like the IDE reads my mind. I think about what I need, and it's already there."
— Beta Developer
"The semantic understanding and intelligent tooling dramatically speeds up complex refactoring tasks."
— Senior Engineer
Cursor vs Ulpi: The Fundamental Difference
| Feature | Cursor | Ulpi IDE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Extension-based | Native core integration |
| Response Time | 100-300ms (network) | <50ms (local) |
| Context Understanding | Up to 200K tokens | Smart context via knowledge graph |
| Models Available | 6-8 cloud models | 40+ (local + cloud) |
| AI Tools | Chat + code completion | 80+ orchestrated agents |
| Pricing | $20/month per dev | Flexible + free local models |
| Privacy | Code sent to cloud | 100% local option |
| Deployment Choice | Cloud dependency | Air-gapped capable |
| Open Source Agent | Proprietary | MIT licensed UlpiAgent |
Join the Revolution
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the future of AI-native development
Ulpi IDE is the first truly AI-native development environment with local model support, semantic code understanding, and no cloud dependencies. Unlike Cursor or Copilot, it works completely offline with better context awareness and flexible pricing.
Yes, absolutely. Ulpi IDE supports both local models (DeepSeek-Coder, Qwen2.5-Coder, Yi-Coder) that run completely offline, and cloud models when needed. You can start completely local and add cloud models later.
The speed improvements come from smart context management via local knowledge graphs, semantic search across your entire codebase, and sophisticated agent orchestration. Tasks that normally take hours or days can be completed much faster with AI-native tooling.
100% privacy is guaranteed with local deployment. Your code never leaves your machine with air-gapped capability, zero data transmission, and enterprise compliance. Perfect for proprietary codebases.
Minimum: 16GB RAM, 50GB storage, 8-core CPU. Recommended: 32GB+ RAM, dedicated GPU, 100GB+ SSD. Works on Windows 10+, macOS 12+, and Linux. The client-server architecture keeps the UI responsive.
Ulpi offers flexible pricing to escape subscription traps. Local models are completely free, no per-seat costs like Cursor's $20/month per developer. Use cloud models only when needed.
Yes, Ulpi IDE is built for teams and enterprises with scalable architecture, no per-seat costs, enterprise security, air-gapped deployment options, and compliance readiness.
Ulpi includes sophisticated AI agents that handle complex multi-step workflows: semantic search, automated refactoring, intelligent testing, impact analysis, workflow automation, and Git integration - far beyond simple chat and autocomplete.
Ulpi feels familiar but supercharged. If you use VS Code or any modern IDE, you'll feel at home. Most developers are productive within hours, and the AI assistance actually reduces the learning curve for new codebases.
Ulpi IDE is currently in development with early access coming soon. Join the waitlist to get first access, special pricing, and help shape the final product.