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LazyVim vs Visual Studio Code
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| Fact | LazyVim | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Lua | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 28k | 195k |
| Latest | v16.0.2 | 1.146.0 |
| Last push | 2026-11-08 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 61 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 43+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
LazyVim replaces Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →
PartialA Neovim distribution with LSP, completion, git and a file explorer set up; terminal-based, with fewer extensions.
LazyVim
- v16.0.22026-11-08haskell: prevent mason-lspconfig from starting hls (#7147) (92239bc)
- v16.0.12026-09-08nvim-lint: fix prepend_args logic (#7105) (2239177)
- v16.0.02026-06-02refactoring: conform to upstream breaking changes on 2.0 branch (#7124)
- v15.15.02026-04-02biome: enable biome lsp for linting (b2830cf)
- v15.14.02026-03-01bufferline: add <leader>bj keymap for BufferLinePick (#6968) (a50072f)
LazyVim
✓ signed The latest release, v16.0.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Visual Studio Code
✓ signed The latest release, 1.146.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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