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AstroNvim vs Visual Studio Code
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| Fact | AstroNvim | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Lua | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 14k | 195k |
| Latest | v6.1.1 | 1.146.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-30 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 32 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 43+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
AstroNvim replaces Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →
PartialA preconfigured Neovim setup with LSP, completion and a file tree; terminal-based, with fewer extensions.
AstroNvim
- v6.1.12026-10-16astrolsp: enable dynamic registration of file operations by default (b37cf4f)
- v6.1.02026-09-04add <C-BS> mapping for clearing multicursors in Neovim v0.13 (29868d4)
- v6.0.72026-08-06astrocore: gate legacy diagnostic float (46e1fdf)
- v6.0.62026-07-27astrocore: correct auto_quit autocmd description (e203400)
- v6.0.52026-06-22neo-tree: respect winborder for popup window style (3a3cc1e)
AstroNvim
unsigned The latest release, v6.1.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Visual Studio Code
✓ signed The latest release, 1.146.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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