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live-share.nvim

Ch 166.6of 26 Pair Programming Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Editor supportNeovim; VS Code via open-pair
  4. 4Self-hosted optionYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

live-share.nvim is ranked #16 of 26 in pair programming software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on pair programming software

Editor support
Neovim; VS Code via open-pairgithub.com
Self-hosted option
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
live-share.nvim is a Neovim plugin for real-time pair programming and collaborative editing.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Collaboration
It supports shared editing, remote cursors and selections, and shared terminals.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Workspace tools
Guests can browse the host’s workspace, open files, and follow another participant’s active buffer.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Access roles
The host can approve guests as read-write or read-only participants.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
VS Code integration
Neovim and VS Code can collaborate through the compatible open-pair client in either host and guest direction.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Transport options
The default WebSocket transport uses a tunnel provider, while optional punch transport supports direct UDP connections and relay fallback.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Encryption
Session messages use mandatory AES-256-GCM encryption, and sessions require OpenSSL.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker says tunnel servers can see connection metadata such as guest IP addresses and timing, but cannot read encrypted session content or obtain the key from the URL fragment.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Self-hosting
Users can configure their own SSH server or bore server as a tunnel to avoid third-party tunnel providers.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Requirements
The plugin requires Neovim 0.9 or later and OpenSSL; its default ws transport has no external plugin dependencies.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Platform support
The README lists Linux, OpenBSD, macOS, and Windows with Git Bash as tested for ws transport; punch transport is tested on Linux.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Sync limitation
Concurrent edits to the same line use host-ordered last-write-wins behavior, so one edit can be silently overwritten.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Terminal limitation
A reconnecting guest starts with a fresh shared terminal buffer and does not receive previous scrollback.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The README directs users to troubleshooting documentation and invites issues and feedback.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The project is licensed under GPL-3.0.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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