What it is
Elido Cortex is a desktop IDE with Cortex Agent built in. Privacy Mode runs Agent on local models; Local Semantic Index keeps codebase embeddings on your machine. Extensions come from Open VSX.
Who builds it
Elido Cortex is a product of Elido Technology. We focus on developer tools and AI products that stay under your control — with payments that work globally and in Nepal.
What you get
- Cortex Agent — multi-file edits, terminal, and plan-then-build inside the IDE
- Privacy Mode — Your code is not “training data.” Privacy is Identity, not a checkbox. Local models via Elido Local Engine
- Local Semantic Index — on-device codebase search that auto-indexes as you work
- No BYOK — Gateway Connect links the IDE to Free / Pro / Pro+
- Subscription models — Free to start; Pro unlocks Claude, GPT, Gemini, and Grok
- MCP, skills & knowledge — extend the agent and keep project knowledge across sessions
- Open VSX — install extensions without a locked marketplace
- Stripe · eSewa · Khalti · Fonepay — and a live plan & usage dashboard