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CodeCompanion.nvim vs goose
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| Fact | CodeCompanion.nvim | goose |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Lua | Rust |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.9k | 55k |
| Latest | v19.27.0 | v1.53.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 109+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace GitHub Copilot. Alternatives to GitHub Copilot →
PartialCodeCompanion.nvimChat, inline edits and agent tools in Neovim, with any model provider.
PartialgooseAn agent that works on the whole repository, without completions as you type.
CodeCompanion.nvim
- v19.27.02026-10-01chat: better tool approval modes (#3418) (77e14ff)
- v19.26.02026-09-26adapters: add Serply web search adapter (#3395) (3af636c)
- v19.25.02026-09-16chat: add skills (#3379) (d0eb9c8)
- v19.24.12026-09-11acp: linebreak code blocks (#3378) (3f3660f)
- v19.24.02026-09-10add hooks for CLI agents (#3364) (7279bf9)
goose
- v1.53.02026-10-02Resizable Picture-in-Picture window for MCP Apps #12417
- v1.52.02026-09-23Live voice conversations in the desktop app #12093
- v1.51.02026-09-17Route Desktop to state-machine loop via ACP prompt meta #11247
- v1.50.12026-09-14Revert model updates for patch release
- v1.50.02026-09-08Support GPT-6 Astra models #11869
CodeCompanion.nvim
✓ signed The latest release, v19.27.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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goose
unsigned The latest release, v1.53.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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