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AstroNvim vs NvChad

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AstroNvimNvChad
LanguageLuaLua
LicenceGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
Stars14k29k
Latestv6.1.1v2.5
Last push2026-10-302026-10-24
Release cadenceabout 32 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →

    PartialAstroNvimA preconfigured Neovim setup with LSP, completion and a file tree; terminal-based, with fewer extensions.

    PartialNvChadA Neovim setup with LSP, a file tree and a theme switcher; terminal-based, with fewer extensions.