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YouCompleteMe

A code-completion engine for C-family languages and Python with Jedi integration.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 12, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

YouCompleteMe is a highly performant code completion engine designed to work within the Vim text editor. It supports multiple programming languages, including C++, Java, Objective-C, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python with Jedi-based completion.

YouCompleteMe stands out as a powerful, locally installed code-completion engine specifically tailored for Vim users, offering fast and accurate suggestions across multiple programming languages including Python with Jedi integration.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers who use Vim as their primary editor and require robust, language-specific code completion features.

  • Teams working on large-scale projects in C++, Java, or Python where quick access to function signatures and documentation is crucial.

Look elsewhere if

  • Users of other text editors like Emacs or Visual Studio Code that have their own native completion engines.

  • Developers who prefer cloud-based IDEs with integrated AI features over local installations.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited support for modern languages and frameworks

    Does not natively support newer languages like Rust or Kotlin without significant configuration

  2. 02

    Complex setup process

    Requires compiling from source, which can be error-prone and time-consuming

  3. 03

    Performance issues with large codebases

    Can become sluggish when indexing very large projects, impacting real-time completion speed

What it does well

  • Highly performant code completion for multiple languages.

  • Integration with Jedi for Python-specific completions.

  • Supports Vim editor, enhancing developer productivity.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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