--- title: "promptext vs codecompanion.nvim" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/1broseidon-promptext-vs-olimorris-codecompanion-nvim" tools: ["1broseidon-promptext", "olimorris-codecompanion-nvim"] --- # promptext vs codecompanion.nvim *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## 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. [promptext](https://chain.sh/promptext) reports 22 GitHub stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Apr 12, 2026. [codecompanion.nvim](https://codecompanion.olimorris.dev) has 6.9k stars, 457 forks, and 15 open issues, last pushed Sep 19, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [promptext's repository](https://github.com/1broseidon/promptext) and [codecompanion.nvim's repository](https://github.com/olimorris/codecompanion.nvim). | | [promptext](/tools/1broseidon-promptext.md) | [codecompanion.nvim](/tools/olimorris-codecompanion-nvim.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Smart code context extractor for AI assistants | :rocket: Getting Started | | Stars | 22 | 6,862 | | Forks | 1 | 457 | | Open issues | 0 | 15 | | Language | Go | Lua | | Adopt for | Promptext is a Go-based tool that specializes in extracting code context for AI assistants, aiding in prompt engineering and code analysis. | AI coding plugin for Neovim in Lua with Apache license and support for various LLMs. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Promptext is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [promptext](/tools/1broseidon-promptext.md) | [codecompanion.nvim](/tools/olimorris-codecompanion-nvim.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 158d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 15 | | Stars delta | 0 (30d) | +70 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/olimorris-codecompanion-nvim/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: promptext - **Pricing:** freemium - 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. - **Adopt for:** Promptext is a Go-based tool that specializes in extracting code context for AI assistants, aiding in prompt engineering and code analysis. - **License detail:** Promptext is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. ## Decision facts: codecompanion.nvim - **Adopt for:** AI coding plugin for Neovim in Lua with Apache license and support for various LLMs. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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. ## 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](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/alternatives) and [codecompanion.nvim alternatives](/tools/olimorris-codecompanion-nvim/alternatives) ([promptext markdown twin](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/alternatives.md), [codecompanion.nvim markdown twin](/tools/olimorris-codecompanion-nvim/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/1broseidon-promptext-vs-olimorris-codecompanion-nvim.md) 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](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/trust); [codecompanion.nvim trust report](/tools/olimorris-codecompanion-nvim/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1broseidon-promptext`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1broseidon-promptext) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_