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avante.nvim is an open-source AI coding assistant plugin for Neovim that integrates code chat, editing, and direct patch application into the terminal editor.

AI coding help loses momentum when every suggestion means leaving Neovim and applying the change by hand. avante.nvim is an AI coding assistant plugin for Neovim users who want code chat and editing inside their terminal editor. It helps you inspect and change code by bringing AI conversations, generated edits, and direct patch application into your existing workflow. Key features: • Code-aware assistance – ask questions about the current file and get modification suggestions. • One-command application – apply suggested changes directly to source files. • Project instructions – load an avante.md file automatically during workspace changes. • Agentic or legacy modes – let tools act automatically or keep actions under manual review. • ACP support – connect compatible agents including Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Goose, and Kimi CLI. It’s open-source (Apache 2.0 license). Link in the reply
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AI coding help loses momentum when every suggestion means leaving Neovim and applying the change by hand.

avante.nvim is an AI coding assistant plugin for Neovim users who want code chat and editing inside their terminal editor.

It helps you inspect and change code by bringing AI conversations, generated edits, and direct patch application into your existing workflow.

Key features: • Code-aware assistance – ask questions about the current file and get modification suggestions. • One-command application – apply suggested changes directly to source files. • Project instructions – load an avante.md file automatically during workspace changes. • Agentic or legacy modes – let tools act automatically or keep actions under manual review. • ACP support – connect compatible agents including Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Goose, and Kimi CLI.

It’s open-source (Apache 2.0 license).

Link in the reply

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