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NvChad vs Visual Studio Code
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| Fact | NvChad | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Lua | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 29k | 195k |
| Latest | v2.5 | 1.146.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-24 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author 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
NvChad replaces Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →
PartialA Neovim setup with LSP, a file tree and a theme switcher; terminal-based, with fewer extensions.
NvChad
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Visual Studio Code
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