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| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starting Price | — | $10/mo |
| Capabilities | 12 decomposed | 13 decomposed |
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Provides a real-time streaming chat sidebar within VS Code that connects to OpenAI-compatible APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama, Azure OpenAI, DeepSeek) via configurable API endpoints and authentication tokens. Implements server-sent events (SSE) streaming to display token-by-token responses, with mid-stream interruption capability and automatic handling of truncated responses. The extension abstracts provider differences through a unified configuration layer supporting custom model names and base URL overrides.
Unique: Implements provider-agnostic streaming via OpenAI-compatible API standard, allowing users to swap between cloud (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) and local (Ollama) models with single configuration change; supports custom model names and base URL overrides for enterprise self-hosted deployments
vs alternatives: More flexible than GitHub Copilot (single provider) and more accessible than building custom LLM integrations; unified interface reduces context-switching for teams using multiple model providers
Enables users to reference multiple files and images within a single chat conversation using @file syntax, allowing the AI to generate or modify code with awareness of existing codebase context. The extension passes selected file contents and image data as part of the chat prompt to the LLM, enabling multi-file refactoring, cross-file bug fixes, and documentation generation. Image support allows users to include screenshots, diagrams, or design mockups as context for code generation.
Unique: Uses @file syntax for explicit file referencing combined with image support, allowing users to mix code context with visual design context in single conversation; avoids automatic workspace indexing overhead while maintaining user control over context inclusion
vs alternatives: More flexible than Copilot's implicit file context (which is limited to current file) and more explicit than Cursor's automatic codebase indexing; better for privacy-conscious teams who want to control exactly what context is sent to the LLM
Manages API keys for multiple LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure OpenAI, DeepSeek, etc.) with secure storage in VS Code's credential store. Users configure one API key per provider in extension settings, and the extension routes requests to the appropriate provider based on selected model. Credentials are encrypted and stored locally, never transmitted to third parties.
Unique: Implements secure multi-provider API key storage using VS Code's native credential store, eliminating need for plaintext key management while supporting seamless provider switching
vs alternatives: More secure than storing keys in settings files; more convenient than manual key entry per session; less centralized than dedicated secret management systems but sufficient for individual developers
Explicitly disables all telemetry and usage data collection, ensuring user interactions, prompts, and code are never transmitted to extension maintainers or third parties beyond the selected LLM provider. This is a design choice differentiating Chat Copilot from many commercial AI tools that collect usage analytics. Users have full transparency that only LLM provider APIs receive conversation data.
Unique: Explicitly disables all telemetry and usage data collection, with transparent privacy guarantee that only LLM provider APIs receive conversation data; differentiates from commercial tools collecting analytics
vs alternatives: More privacy-preserving than GitHub Copilot or other commercial tools with usage analytics; relies on user trust in extension code rather than independent verification
Provides a Prompt Manager feature allowing users to create, save, and reuse prompt templates with #hashtag-based lookup syntax. Templates can include placeholders and are searchable within the chat interface, enabling teams to standardize AI interactions for common tasks (code review, testing, documentation). The system stores prompts locally in VS Code settings, making them available across all projects and shareable via settings sync.
Unique: Implements hashtag-based prompt lookup (#syntax) integrated directly into chat, allowing users to reference saved templates inline without context-switching; stores templates in VS Code settings for automatic sync across devices and team members
vs alternatives: More integrated than external prompt management tools (no context-switching) and more team-friendly than ad-hoc prompt sharing; simpler than dedicated prompt engineering platforms but sufficient for common development workflows
Allows users to generate new files or modify existing code directly from AI responses with single-click or keyboard-shortcut actions. The extension detects code blocks in AI responses and provides inline buttons to create files, apply patches, or insert code at cursor position. This eliminates manual copy-paste workflows and integrates code generation directly into the chat-to-editor pipeline.
Unique: Implements inline action buttons on code blocks in chat responses, allowing direct file creation/modification without leaving chat context; integrates with VS Code's file system and editor APIs for seamless code insertion
vs alternatives: Faster than Copilot's inline suggestions (which require accepting one suggestion at a time) and more flexible than GitHub Copilot's limited code insertion options; reduces friction in code generation workflows
Enables users to export chat conversations to Markdown format for documentation, knowledge base creation, or audit trails. Conversations can be edited and resent within the chat interface, allowing users to refine prompts and regenerate responses. The extension maintains conversation history within the current session but does not persist conversations across VS Code restarts without manual export.
Unique: Integrates conversation export directly into chat UI with Markdown output, allowing users to preserve AI interactions as documentation without external tools; supports in-chat prompt editing and regeneration for iterative refinement
vs alternatives: More integrated than manual copy-paste and more accessible than building custom logging systems; simpler than dedicated conversation management tools but sufficient for documentation and knowledge base use cases
Supports Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration (v4.7.0+) enabling users to extend the AI's capabilities with custom tools and integrations. MCP allows the AI to call external functions, access databases, or interact with third-party services through a standardized protocol. The extension acts as an MCP client, translating tool calls from the LLM into actual function executions and returning results back to the conversation.
Unique: Implements Model Context Protocol support allowing standardized tool integration without custom code; enables AI to execute external functions and use results in conversation, supporting agentic workflows within VS Code
vs alternatives: More extensible than basic chat-only interfaces; standardized MCP protocol reduces custom integration work compared to building proprietary tool-calling systems
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Generates single-line and multi-line code suggestions in real-time as developers type, using semantic indexing of the entire codebase to retrieve relevant type definitions, function signatures, and contextual patterns. The system maintains a 1M token context window (Pro/Team tiers) that enables suggestions informed by distant code definitions and cross-file dependencies, constructed via local codebase semantic search rather than simple token-based recency. Suggestions adapt to detected coding style on Pro/Team tiers through implicit pattern learning from recent edits.
Unique: 1M token context window with codebase-wide semantic indexing enables suggestions informed by distant code definitions and cross-file patterns, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that typically use fixed context windows (4K-32K tokens) or file-local context. Claimed 250ms latency suggests optimized retrieval pipeline, though indexing mechanism and performance at scale remain undisclosed.
vs alternatives: Larger context window than GitHub Copilot (8K-32K tokens) and faster latency than unnamed competitors (250ms vs 783ms claimed), enabling suggestions on large codebases with minimal typing delay; trade-off is cloud dependency and undisclosed free tier limitations.
Provides a separate chat interface supporting multiple LLM backends (GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4, others) for conversational code assistance. Users attach files, reference recent edits, and trigger compiler diagnostic uploads; the system generates diffs and applies code changes directly to the editor. Model selection is per-conversation, and $5/month in credits (included in Pro/Team) covers external model API costs; overage pricing is undisclosed. Hotkey-driven workflow enables rapid context switching between inline completion and chat.
Unique: Multi-model chat interface with per-conversation model selection and integrated diff application, combined with compiler diagnostic auto-upload. Unlike Copilot Chat (single model per tier) or standalone ChatGPT, Supermaven Chat unifies multiple LLM backends in a single hotkey-driven workflow with direct editor integration for change application.
Supermaven scores higher at 71/100 vs Chat Copilot at 37/100. Chat Copilot leads on ecosystem, while Supermaven is stronger on adoption and quality.
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vs alternatives: Supports multiple LLM backends (GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet) in one interface with included credits, whereas GitHub Copilot Chat is single-model per tier and requires separate ChatGPT subscription for model switching; trade-off is credit limits and unknown overage pricing.
Supermaven Chat can automatically upload compiler diagnostic messages (errors, warnings) alongside code context to provide error-aware suggestions and fixes. The mechanism is described as 'automatically uploading your code together with compiler diagnostic messages,' but specific language/compiler support and the upload trigger mechanism are undisclosed. This feature is Chat-only and not available in inline completion.
Unique: Automatic compiler diagnostic upload in Chat for error-aware suggestions, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that require manual error context or have limited diagnostic integration. Supermaven's approach reduces friction but with undisclosed language/compiler support.
vs alternatives: Automatic diagnostic upload reduces manual context-gathering compared to manual copy-paste; trade-off is undisclosed language support and unclear upload trigger mechanism.
Supermaven offers a 30-day free trial of the Pro tier ($10/month), providing full access to 1M token context window, largest model, style adaptation, and $5/month chat credits. No credit card is required to start the trial (implied), and trial conversion to paid is automatic after 30 days unless cancelled. Trial terms and auto-renewal policy are not explicitly detailed.
Unique: 30-day free trial of Pro tier with full feature access (1M context, largest model, chat credits), versus competitors (Copilot 2-month free trial, Tabnine free tier only) with different trial lengths and feature access. Supermaven's approach is generous but with undisclosed auto-renewal terms.
vs alternatives: Full Pro feature access during trial compared to limited free tier; trade-off is undisclosed auto-renewal policy and potential unexpected charges if not cancelled.
Supermaven requires internet connectivity and server-side inference; no offline mode or local inference capability is mentioned or available. All code completion requests are sent to Supermaven's backend servers for processing, and responses are returned over the network. This creates a hard dependency on network connectivity and Supermaven's service availability; if the service is down or network is unavailable, code completion is not available.
Unique: Supermaven has no offline mode or local inference capability; all processing is server-side. GitHub Copilot also requires server-side inference, but Tabnine offers local inference options for some use cases. Supermaven's lack of offline capability is a significant limitation for developers with connectivity constraints.
vs alternatives: Supermaven's server-side-only approach is comparable to GitHub Copilot; Tabnine offers local inference options, making Tabnine more suitable for offline work. Supermaven's lack of offline capability is a weakness vs. Tabnine.
Analyzes recent code edits and inferred coding patterns to adapt inline suggestions to match team conventions, naming patterns, and structural preferences. The mechanism is implicit (not explicit fine-tuning) and operates only on Pro/Team tiers, suggesting pattern learning from editor activity rather than explicit configuration. Free tier uses a single base model without personalization.
Unique: Implicit style adaptation via editor activity analysis without explicit configuration, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that require manual style guides or explicit fine-tuning. Supermaven's approach is transparent to the user but also non-configurable and undisclosed in mechanism.
vs alternatives: Requires no manual style configuration compared to tools requiring explicit style guides; trade-off is lack of transparency and inability to control or export learned styles.
Delivers code suggestions to the editor inline as the developer types, with a claimed baseline latency of 250ms from keystroke to suggestion display. The system uses a cloud inference backend and local editor plugin to minimize round-trip time. Latency claim is positioned against an unnamed competitor (783ms), but methodology is undisclosed and no independent verification is provided.
Unique: Claimed 250ms latency via optimized cloud inference pipeline and editor plugin architecture, versus competitors with higher latency (783ms unnamed baseline). Actual differentiation is undisclosed; mechanism may involve request batching, model quantization, or edge caching, but specifics are not public.
vs alternatives: Faster than unnamed competitor (250ms vs 783ms claimed); trade-off is cloud dependency and unverified latency claim with no SLA or performance guarantee.
Provides native editor extensions for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.), and Neovim, enabling inline suggestion rendering, hotkey-driven chat access, and compiler diagnostic integration directly within the editor. Each plugin variant is maintained separately and integrates with the editor's native autocomplete UI, keybinding system, and file context APIs.
Unique: Native plugins for three major editor ecosystems (VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim) with integrated chat and diff application, versus competitors (Copilot, Tabnine) that support broader editor ecosystems but with less deep integration in some cases. Supermaven's approach prioritizes depth over breadth.
vs alternatives: Deep integration with VS Code and JetBrains (native autocomplete UI, hotkey system) compared to web-based tools or lighter integrations; trade-off is limited editor support (no Sublime, Vim, Emacs) and undisclosed Neovim support details.
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