Nova Reviews

Nova

1.0 out of 5 stars
Visual Studio Code Reviews

Visual Studio Code

4.8 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 1 out of 5 stars
ease 1 out of 5 stars
features 1 out of 5 stars
design 1 out of 5 stars
support 1 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 28 Ratings

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 5 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars
support 4.5 out of 5 stars

Description

To be candid, Mac applications seem to be fading into obscurity. While there are valid motivations for developing cross-platform applications — primarily their versatility — it doesn't align with our core identity. Established as a Mac software developer in 1997, the team at Panic finds joy in creating products that embody the essence of Mac. Many years ago, we introduced Coda, a groundbreaking all-in-one web editor specifically for Mac users. However, as we began developing Nova, we reassessed the current landscape of the web and recognized the need for a new beginning. Hence, our journey commenced with a top-tier text editor that is not only brand new but also incredibly fast and adaptable, packed with all the essential features like intelligent autocomplete, multiple cursors, a Minimap, editor overscroll, and tag pairs and brackets, among many others. For those interested, Nova offers integrated support for a variety of languages including CoffeeScript, CSS, Diff, ERB, Haml, HTML, INI, JavaScript, JSON, JSX, Less, Lua, Markdown, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, Sass, SCSS, Smarty, SQL, TSX, TypeScript, XML, and YAML. This extensive support ensures that developers have the tools they need to work efficiently and effectively across multiple programming languages.

Description

Visual Studio Code is a highly extensible AI-powered code editor built for developers who demand flexibility and performance. It combines intelligent coding assistance, modern debugging tools, and collaboration features in one lightweight package. With Agent Mode, VS Code reads your codebase, runs terminal commands, and edits across files automatically until tasks are complete. Its Next Edit Suggestions feature predicts and completes your next move as you type, enhancing speed and code accuracy. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables developers to connect their favorite AI models—from OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, or Google—and extend functionality through custom servers. Developers can work in any language, from JavaScript and Python to C#, Java, and Go, while leveraging over 75,000 extensions for added productivity. Seamless integration with GitHub Codespaces, cloud storage, and CI/CD tools allows teams to code, collaborate, and deploy anywhere. Open-source at its core, VS Code empowers both individuals and enterprises to innovate without limits.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

CSS Yes 
HTML Yes 
JSON Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Less Yes 
Markdown Yes 
PHP Yes 
Python Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
CodeGeeX No 
CotEditor No 
GPT-5.6 Sol Ultrafast No 
GPT-6.2 Astra No 
GitHub Copilot No 
Modelflare No 
Redocly No 
TestFlair No 
VIKTOR No 
authentik No 
sthan.io No 

Integrations

CSS Yes 
HTML Yes 
JSON Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Less Yes 
Markdown Yes 
PHP Yes 
Python Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
CodeGeeX Yes 
CotEditor Yes 
GPT-5.6 Sol Ultrafast Yes 
GPT-6.2 Astra Yes 
GitHub Copilot Yes 
Modelflare Yes 
Redocly Yes 
TestFlair Yes 
VIKTOR Yes 
authentik Yes 
sthan.io Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Panic

Country

United States

Website

nova.app/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

code.visualstudio.com

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support No 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor No 

Software Documentation

Access Roles / User Permissions Yes 
Automatic Documentation Generation Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Docs Web Hosting Yes 
Feedback Capture Yes 
Markdown Support Yes 
Multiple Formats Support Yes 
Multiple Versions Support Yes 
Version Control Yes 
WYSIWIG Editor No 
Webhooks Yes 
reStructured Text Support Yes 

Source Code Management

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Bug Tracking Yes 
Build Automation Yes 
Change Management Yes 
Code Review Yes 
Collaboration No 
Continuous Integration No 
Repository Management No 
Version Control No 

Text Editors

API Yes 
Auto-Complete Yes 
Code Folding Yes 
Column Editing Yes 
Customizable Themes Yes 
Debugging Yes 
Formatting / Table Editing Yes 
Keyboard Shortcuts Yes 
Multi-Monitor Editing Yes 
Syntax Highlighting Yes 
WYSIWYG Yes 

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