Comparison
promptext vs codecompanion.nvim
Verdict
Pick promptext if promptext is a Go-based tool that specializes in extracting code context for AI assistants, aiding in prompt engineering and code analysis; pick codecompanion.nvim if aI coding plugin for Neovim in Lua with Apache license and support for various LLMs.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | promptext | codecompanion.nvim |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (158d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- promptext
- Smart code context extractor for AI assistants
- codecompanion.nvim
- :rocket: Getting Started
Stars
- promptext
- 22
- codecompanion.nvim
- 6.9k
Forks
- promptext
- 1
- codecompanion.nvim
- 457
Open issues
- promptext
- 0
- codecompanion.nvim
- 15
Language
- promptext
- Go
- codecompanion.nvim
- Lua
Adopt for
- promptext
- Promptext is a Go-based tool that specializes in extracting code context for AI assistants, aiding in prompt engineering and code analysis.
- codecompanion.nvim
- AI coding plugin for Neovim in Lua with Apache license and support for various LLMs.
Persona
- promptext
- -
- codecompanion.nvim
- -
Runtime
- promptext
- -
- codecompanion.nvim
- -
License
- promptext
- Promptext is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution.
- codecompanion.nvim
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- promptext
- Apr 12, 2026
- codecompanion.nvim
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- promptext
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- codecompanion.nvim
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- promptext
- Slowing (36%)
- codecompanion.nvim
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- promptext
- 158d
- codecompanion.nvim
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- promptext
- 0
- codecompanion.nvim
- 15
Stars delta
- promptext
- 0 (30d)
- codecompanion.nvim
- +70 (30d)
Open issues delta
- promptext
- 0 (30d)
- codecompanion.nvim
- +1 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- promptext
- Published findings
- codecompanion.nvim
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- promptext
- Trust report
- codecompanion.nvim
- Trust report
Choose promptext if…
- promptext is primarily Go; codecompanion.nvim is Lua.
- License: promptext is MIT, codecompanion.nvim is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Promptext is free and open-source, with no direct costs for use..
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires Go 1.19+ for installation via Go install method..
- Tags unique to promptext: ai-tools, cli, code-analysis, code-context.
- When you need to extract code context for AI assistants in a Go-based project, as Promptext is specifically optimized for this language.
When NOT to use promptext
- If your project is not in Go, Promptext may not be the best choice, as its primary support is for Go projects.
- When you require a tool that supports multiple programming languages simultaneously, Promptext, being Go-centric, might not meet your needs.
- If you are looking for a tool that includes additional features beyond code context extraction, such as code refactoring or debugging, Promptext may not be the right fit.
Choose codecompanion.nvim if…
- codecompanion.nvim is primarily Lua; promptext is Go.
- License: codecompanion.nvim is Apache-2.0, promptext is MIT.
- Tags unique to codecompanion.nvim: agent-client-protocol, ai-coding, anthropic, claude-code.
- codecompanion.nvim ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you are a Neovim user seeking AI-driven code completion that integrates smoothly into your editor setup.
When NOT to use codecompanion.nvim
- Avoid if your coding involves non-Lua languages and you do not require or support the specific LLMs handled by this plugin.
- This tool may not be suitable for developers who prefer code companion tools with broader language or LLM compatibility outside Neovim.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (1broseidon/promptext) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (1broseidon/promptext) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (1broseidon/promptext) · observed Apr 12, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (olimorris/codecompanion.nvim) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (olimorris/codecompanion.nvim) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (olimorris/codecompanion.nvim) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: promptext 22 · codecompanion.nvim 6.9k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between promptext and codecompanion.nvim?
- promptext: Smart code context extractor for AI assistants. codecompanion.nvim: :rocket: Getting Started. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose promptext over codecompanion.nvim?
- Choose promptext over codecompanion.nvim when promptext is primarily Go; codecompanion.nvim is Lua; License: promptext is MIT, codecompanion.nvim is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Promptext is free and open-source, with no direct costs for use.; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires Go 1.19+ for installation via Go install method.; Tags unique to promptext: ai-tools, cli, code-analysis, code-context; When you need to extract code context for AI assistants in a Go-based project, as Promptext is specifically optimized for this language.
- When should I choose codecompanion.nvim over promptext?
- Choose codecompanion.nvim over promptext when codecompanion.nvim is primarily Lua; promptext is Go; License: codecompanion.nvim is Apache-2.0, promptext is MIT; Tags unique to codecompanion.nvim: agent-client-protocol, ai-coding, anthropic, claude-code; codecompanion.nvim ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you are a Neovim user seeking AI-driven code completion that integrates smoothly into your editor setup.
- When should I avoid promptext?
- If your project is not in Go, Promptext may not be the best choice, as its primary support is for Go projects. When you require a tool that supports multiple programming languages simultaneously, Promptext, being Go-centric, might not meet your needs. If you are looking for a tool that includes additional features beyond code context extraction, such as code refactoring or debugging, Promptext may not be the right fit.
- When should I avoid codecompanion.nvim?
- Avoid if your coding involves non-Lua languages and you do not require or support the specific LLMs handled by this plugin. This tool may not be suitable for developers who prefer code companion tools with broader language or LLM compatibility outside Neovim.
- Is promptext or codecompanion.nvim more popular on GitHub?
- codecompanion.nvim has more GitHub stars (6,862 vs 22). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are promptext and codecompanion.nvim open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (promptext: MIT, codecompanion.nvim: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to promptext or codecompanion.nvim?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at promptext alternatives and codecompanion.nvim alternatives (promptext markdown twin, codecompanion.nvim markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, promptext or codecompanion.nvim?
- promptext: Slowing. codecompanion.nvim: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for promptext and codecompanion.nvim?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: promptext trust report; codecompanion.nvim trust report.