Bringing AI to Custom Tools and IDEs—With Full Developer Control
The Eclipse Foundation has unveiled Theia AI, an advanced open framework that empowers developers and tool builders with AI-driven capabilities—without vendor lock-in. Contributed by EclipseSource, this release introduces:
- Theia AI (Public Release): A fully open framework enabling seamless integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into custom tools and IDEs, supporting agentic workflows, AI-driven suggestions, and intelligent automation.
- AI-Powered Theia IDE (Alpha Release): An AI-enhanced development environment built on Theia AI, designed to boost productivity while ensuring full transparency and control.
Custom AI Integration for Developers
As part of the company’s platform, it allows developers to integrate AI on their own terms. They can select the LLM of their choice—cloud-based, self-hosted, or local—while defining AI behaviors, managing data access, and customizing AI-driven workflows. This ensures full transparency, adaptability, and alignment with domain-specific needs.
With this IDE, tool builders can design AI-powered user experiences, from intelligent chat assistants to AI-driven code editing and automation. The framework streamlines AI integration, helping developers build advanced, highly customizable solutions.
The AI-powered IDE introduces AI features, including:
- Intelligent Coding Assistants: AI-driven support for coding, terminal tasks, and debugging.
- Flexible LLM Support: Use any AI model, avoiding vendor restrictions.
- Contextual Integration: Connect AI workflows with external tools via Model Contextual Protocol (MCP).
- Licence Compliance: SCANOSS integration ensures AI-generated code adheres to open source licences.
Unlike proprietary solutions, the IDE prioritizes developer control, allowing for full transparency and customizability. With this AI and IDE, the company is setting a new standard for open, developer-centric AI tools. Both are now available, empowering developers and organizations to create innovative, AI-powered solutions.
