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Neovim vs UR Cache Cleaner
Neovim is a terminal editor without built-in Drupal cache tools.
NeovimHyperextensible Vim-based text editor
UR Cache CleanerClear cache from CMS like Drupal, Only build for Linux/Mac OS.Which to pick
Pick Neovim if you want…
- Extensible Vim-compatible editing
- Integrations with Lua, Vimscript or Tree-sitter (on Neovim's list, not UR Cache Cleaner's)
Pick UR Cache Cleaner if you want…
- One-click cache clearing in VS Code
- Integrations with VS Code, Drupal or CiviCRM (on UR Cache Cleaner's list, not Neovim's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Neovim:Neovim is a hyperextensible, Vim-compatible text editor with Lua scripting and modern terminal features.
- UR Cache Cleaner:A VS Code extension that clears Drupal and CiviCRM caches with one click.
- Best for
- Neovim:Extensible Vim-compatible editing
- UR Cache Cleaner:One-click cache clearing in VS Code
- Who it’s for
- Neovim:Developers who want a customizable, terminal-based editor compatible with Vim.
- UR Cache Cleaner:Drupal developers using VS Code on Linux or macOS.
- Pricing
- Neovim:Open source
- UR Cache Cleaner:Free
- Open source
- Neovim:Yes, 102,696 GitHub stars
- UR Cache Cleaner:Yes, 7 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Neovim:Lua, Vimscript, Tree-sitter, LSP, RPC
- UR Cache Cleaner:VS Code, Drupal, CiviCRM, Drush
Neovim features
- Lua plugin system. Create and run Lua plugins easily with a discoverable, versioned API.
- Tree-sitter integration. Provides accurate syntax highlighting and advanced text objects.
- Built-in LSP support. Offers semantic code inspection and refactoring out of the box.
- Multicursor & multiplexing. Instant multicursor commands and tmux-like session management.
- Embedded RPC. Enable extensions in any language and embed Neovim in GUIs or browsers.
- Modern terminal defaults. Includes progress bars, cursor styling, bracketed paste and more.
UR Cache Cleaner features
- Cache Clearing. Clear Drupal or CiviCRM cache instantly via a status-bar button.
- Keyboard Shortcuts. Use predefined shortcuts (e.g., ⇧+⌘+C) to clear caches without leaving the editor.
- User-Friendly UI. Clean, intuitive interface placed in the bottom-left status bar.
- Linux/macOS Support. Optimized for Linux and macOS environments.
- Requires Drush / CV. Works with Drush for Drupal and CV CLI tools for CiviCRM.
Neovim vs UR Cache Cleaner FAQ
Is Neovim or UR Cache Cleaner free?+
Yes, both are free, and Neovim is open source.
Is Neovim or UR Cache Cleaner open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Neovim (neovim/neovim on GitHub) and UR Cache Cleaner (vinugawade/ur-cache-cleaner on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license).
Do Neovim and UR Cache Cleaner integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Neovim lists Lua, Vimscript, Tree-sitter, LSP and 1 more; UR Cache Cleaner lists VS Code, Drupal, CiviCRM and Drush.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.