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Lapce vs NvChad
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| Fact | Lapce | NvChad |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Lua |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 39k | 29k |
| Latest | v0.4.6 | v2.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-24 |
| Release cadence | about 64 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →
PartialLapceNative editor with language servers and a plugin system of its own, without VS Code's extensions.
PartialNvChadA Neovim setup with LSP, a file tree and a theme switcher; terminal-based, with fewer extensions.
Lapce
Lapce
✓ signed The latest release, v0.4.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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NvChad
unsigned The latest release, v2.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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