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goose vs llama.vscode
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| Fact | goose | llama.vscode |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 55k | 1.5k |
| Latest | v1.53.0 | v0.0.68 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | about 6 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 109+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 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 →
PartialgooseAn agent that works on the whole repository, without completions as you type.
Partialllama.vscodeCompletions and chat in VS Code from a local llama.cpp server.
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
llama.vscode
- v0.0.682026-09-28Two more hooks events are introduced (experimental) - userPromptSubmit (before agent loop is started) and stop (after a…
- v0.0.672026-09-18Hooks are introduced (experimental). For now only for events preToolUse and postToolUse. More details in the wiki.
- v0.0.662026-09-16User text in the agent chat is now in a bubble
- v0.0.652026-09-05Move agent view on the left or on the right side of VS Code - click button "..." and select the appropriate action
- v0.0.642026-09-01Compact command added (configure the number of last messages to keep with setting Chats_msgs_keep)
goose
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llama.vscode
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