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The editor that guides you step by step — so you understand every line you write, not just copy it.

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ActuallyCode
index.html
Explorer
my-project
index.html
styles.css
script.js
index.html
styles.css
script.js
1<!-- my first webpage -->
2<!DOCTYPE html>
3<html lang="en">
4<head>
5 <meta charset="UTF-8">
6 <title>My Project</title>
7 <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
8</head>
9<body>
10 <h1>Hello World</h1>|
11 <script src="script.js"></script>
12</body>
13</html>
AI Guide online
Start with <!DOCTYPE html> — tells the browser what kind of document this is.
what does head mean?
<head> holds page info — title, styles, fonts. Visitors don't see it.
whats h1?
ask anything...
Html Ln 10, Col 22 UTF-8 autosave off

"Cursor writes your code. Copilot writes your code. But do you actually know what's happening?"

Most AI editors do everything for you — which means you never really learn. ActuallyCode guides you step by step. You type every line. You understand every decision. You actually build the skill.

Features

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Built lean on purpose. No plugin marketplace, no settings maze — just the tools that actually help you build and learn.

🤖

Step-by-step AI

Ask it to build something. It walks you through every line — explaining each decision as you go, so you actually understand what you're writing.

Smart Preview

See your site or app live as you type. Detects your project type automatically — HTML loads instantly, React and Node spin up with one click.

🖥️

Built-in Terminal

Run your code, install packages, start servers — all without leaving the editor. A real terminal, not a toy.

🌈

Every Language

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Python, Java and more — full syntax highlighting with a beautiful custom theme.

🔒

Runs Locally

Your files never leave your machine. No cloud sync, no uploads, no privacy concerns. Everything stays on your computer.

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Project Templates

Start a new HTML, React, Node.js, Python or Java project in seconds. The right files, ready to go, no setup headache.

Pricing

Start free.
Upgrade when ready.

No surprise charges. Cancel anytime. Your files are always yours regardless of plan.

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Free

For exploring and getting started

$0
/ forever

 

  • Monaco editor + syntax highlighting
  • File tree & project management
  • Built-in terminal
  • HTML/CSS live preview
  • 20 AI messages / day
  • Unlimited AI guidance
  • React & Node smart preview
  • Priority support
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Builder

For power users and teams

$15
/ month

 

  • Everything in Pro
  • Larger AI context window
  • Team collaboration
  • Cloud project sync
  • Custom AI instructions
  • Usage analytics
  • Dedicated support
  • Beta feature access
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Roadmap

What's coming.

ActuallyCode is actively being built. Here's where we are and where we're going.

Monaco Editor + Syntax Highlighting

Full code editor with custom theme, all languages, and live cursor tracking.

Shipped

Built-in Terminal

Real cmd.exe terminal with resize, multi-instance, and folder-aware spawning.

Shipped

Smart Preview

Auto-detects project type — HTML direct, React via Vite, Node via localhost.

Shipped

AI Chat Panel

Step-by-step AI guidance that teaches you as you build — the core feature.

In progress

Accounts + Billing

Login, plan management, and payments to unlock Pro and Builder features.

In progress

Git Integration

Commit, push and pull without leaving the editor. Visual diff view included.

Coming soon

Mac + Linux Support

Currently Windows only. Other platforms after core features are stable.

Planned