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| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starting Price | — | $10/mo |
| Capabilities | 12 decomposed | 13 decomposed |
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Executes code in isolated subprocess environments across 11 languages (Python, Node.js, Go, Rust, Java, C++, C#, Ruby, PHP, Bash, Deno) using PolyglotExecutor runtime detection. Only stdout is captured and returned to context; stderr, logs, and intermediate state remain sandboxed. Implements intent-driven filtering to reduce 56 KB Playwright snapshots to 299 B (99% reduction) by extracting only semantically relevant output lines rather than raw dumps.
Unique: Uses runtime detection + language-specific executor pipelines to spawn isolated subprocesses per language, combined with intent-driven output filtering that analyzes stdout semantics (not just truncation) to extract only decision-relevant lines. This differs from naive stdout capture by understanding what the agent actually needs to know.
vs alternatives: Achieves 99% context reduction vs. raw tool output capture (e.g., Playwright snapshots) because it filters at execution time rather than post-hoc, and supports 11 languages natively without requiring separate tool integrations per language.
Indexes arbitrary content (code files, documentation, API responses, logs) into a SQLite FTS5 (Full-Text Search 5) database with BM25 relevance ranking. Agents query the knowledge base via ctx_search to retrieve semantically relevant snippets (40 B average) instead of dumping entire 60 KB documents into context. Supports incremental indexing via ctx_index and batch fetch-and-index via ctx_fetch_and_index for GitHub issues, API responses, and file trees.
Unique: Implements SQLite FTS5 with BM25 ranking as a lightweight, persistent knowledge base that survives session resets and context compaction. Unlike vector-based RAG systems, it requires no embedding model or external vector database, making it zero-dependency and suitable for offline-first agents.
vs alternatives: Faster and simpler than vector RAG for keyword-heavy queries (code search, API docs) because it avoids embedding latency, and persists across sessions without external state management, but lacks semantic understanding compared to embedding-based retrieval.
Provides ctx_doctor CLI command that runs comprehensive health checks on the context-mode installation, session database, knowledge base, and platform adapters. Checks include: verifying SQLite database integrity, validating hook registration with the platform, checking for orphaned sessions, detecting corrupted index entries, and verifying language runtime availability. For detected issues, ctx_doctor suggests remediation steps (e.g., 'run ctx_upgrade to fix schema version mismatch') or automatically applies fixes (e.g., removing orphaned sessions).
Unique: Combines comprehensive health checks with auto-remediation capabilities, allowing users to diagnose and fix context-mode issues without manual intervention. Checks cover database integrity, hook registration, and runtime availability, providing a holistic view of system health.
vs alternatives: More comprehensive than simple error logging because it proactively checks system health and suggests remediation, but auto-remediation is limited to safe operations and may not fix complex issues.
Implements a hook system that intercepts agent execution at four lifecycle points: PreToolUse (before tool execution), PostToolUse (after tool execution), PreCompact (before context compaction), and SessionStart (at session initialization). Each hook receives event data (tool call, tool output, context state) and can mutate state (filter output, inject snapshots, modify directives). PostToolUse hook includes event extraction logic that parses tool output and extracts semantic events (file edited, test passed, error resolved) for session continuity. Hooks are registered per-platform and can be chained (multiple hooks per lifecycle point).
Unique: Implements a hook-based lifecycle interception system that allows context-mode to operate as transparent middleware without modifying platform code. Hooks can filter output, extract events, and inject snapshots at specific lifecycle points, enabling fine-grained control over agent execution and state management.
vs alternatives: More modular than monolithic platform integrations because hooks decouple context-optimization logic from platform code, but requires platform support for hook registration and event extraction is heuristic-based, which may miss or misinterpret events.
Captures tool calls, code edits, and agent decisions into a SessionDB (persistent SQLite store) as timestamped events. When context window fills and compaction occurs, the PreCompact hook builds a priority-tiered snapshot (recent edits > active files > task state > resolved errors) that is restored at SessionStart, preserving working memory across context resets. Snapshots are serialized as structured directives that guide the agent to resume from the last known state without re-explaining context.
Unique: Implements a priority-tiered snapshot system that captures events in real-time and reconstructs agent state at context compaction boundaries. Unlike naive conversation history preservation, it extracts semantic state (which files are active, what errors were resolved) rather than raw messages, allowing agents to resume without re-reading full conversation history.
vs alternatives: Preserves working memory across context resets better than conversation summarization because it captures structured events (file edits, tool calls) rather than natural language summaries, which can lose precision. However, it requires explicit hook integration and cannot capture implicit agent reasoning that isn't expressed as tool calls.
Provides platform-specific adapters for Claude Code, Gemini CLI, VS Code Copilot, Cursor, OpenCode, and Codex CLI. Each adapter implements the MCP server protocol and registers hooks (PreToolUse, PostToolUse, PreCompact, SessionStart) that intercept agent execution at key lifecycle points. Hooks allow context-mode to filter tool output before it enters the context window, extract events for session continuity, and inject snapshots at session start without modifying the underlying AI platform.
Unique: Implements a hook-based adapter architecture that intercepts agent execution at lifecycle boundaries (PreToolUse, PostToolUse, PreCompact, SessionStart) rather than wrapping the entire platform. This allows context-mode to operate as a transparent middleware layer without modifying platform code, and supports platform-specific features (e.g., Claude Code plugins) while maintaining a unified core.
vs alternatives: More modular than monolithic platform integrations because hooks decouple context-optimization logic from platform-specific code. However, it requires each platform to support the hook protocol; platforms without hook support (e.g., some older versions of Copilot) cannot use context-mode.
Executes multiple code snippets or files in sequence via ctx_batch_execute, with per-item error handling and optional retry logic. If one item fails, subsequent items continue executing (fail-fast disabled by default). Captures exit codes, stdout, and error messages for each item, allowing agents to identify which operations succeeded and which failed without stopping the entire batch. Useful for running test suites, migrations, or multi-step setup scripts where partial success is acceptable.
Unique: Implements fail-continue semantics with per-item error capture and optional exponential backoff retry logic, allowing agents to run test suites or multi-step scripts without stopping on first failure. Unlike simple sequential execution, it tracks which items succeeded and which failed, enabling agents to reason about partial success.
vs alternatives: Better than running items individually because it batches context updates and provides structured error reporting, but lacks parallelism and sophisticated retry strategies compared to dedicated CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
Executes code from files (ctx_execute_file) with automatic dependency resolution and working directory context. Detects the file's language, resolves imports/requires, and executes in the file's directory so relative paths and local dependencies work correctly. Supports executing partial file ranges (e.g., a single function or test case) without running the entire file, useful for testing individual components without side effects from module-level code.
Unique: Combines file-aware execution (preserving working directory and local imports) with optional partial execution (single function or line range) via AST parsing. This allows agents to test code changes in their original context without extracting snippets or rewriting imports, which is critical for projects with complex dependency graphs.
vs alternatives: More context-aware than generic code execution because it preserves file context and resolves local dependencies, but requires AST parsing for partial execution, which adds complexity and is not supported for all languages.
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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 context-mode at 34/100. context-mode 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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