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Lapce vs Visual Studio Code
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| Fact | Lapce | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 39k | 194k |
| Latest | v0.4.6 | 1.140.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 64 days between releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 45+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Lapce replaces Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →
PartialNative editor with language servers and a plugin system of its own, without VS Code's extensions.
Lapce
Lapce
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Visual Studio Code
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