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CodeCompanion.nvim vs OpenHands
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| Fact | CodeCompanion.nvim | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Lua | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 6.9k | 90k |
| Latest | v19.27.0 | v1.25.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 79+ 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.
PartialOpenHandsAn 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)
OpenHands
- v1.25.02026-10-06feat: outline the back navigation control on settings sub-pages
- v1.24.02026-09-25feat: toggle all workspace folders from the Conversations header
- v1.23.02026-09-23feat(desktop): universal macOS DMG with per-arch bundled runtimes
- v1.22.02026-09-22feat: test remote MCP servers on cloud backends via the app server
- v1.21.02026-09-22feat: request Docker execution workspaces from Docker servers
CodeCompanion.nvim
✓ signed The latest release, v19.27.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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OpenHands
✓ signed The latest release, v1.25.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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