DevWit is a free, open-source AI IDE designed to bring absolute transparency to AI-assisted software development. Built around the core principle that developers should have complete visibility into AI operations, DevWit ensures you see precisely what the AI sees and does during every interaction.

With DevWit, every single LLM request reveals its full context—including system prompts, available tools, and injected code. It also provides per-item token costs that you can easily toggle to monitor resource usage. Safety and control are prioritized through mandatory explicit approvals for every file write and shell command execution, putting you firmly in the driver's seat.

Pros of DevWit

100% free and open-source project
Full transparency into LLM requests, including system prompts and injected code
Per-item token costs that can be toggled on or off
Enhanced security and control with explicit user approval required for file writes and shell commands

Cons of DevWit

Requires explicit approval for file writes and shell commands, which may slow down automated workflows for some users
Niche feature set focused strictly on transparency and control
Community and ecosystem are still growing as an open-source tool

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DevWit?

DevWit is a free, open-source AI IDE created by Zongyuan Sui that provides complete transparency into LLM requests, system prompts, tool usage, and token costs, while requiring explicit approval for file writes and shell commands.