Vim
Overview
Vim is a highly configurable text editor derived from the classic vi. It focuses on efficient, keyboard‑driven, modal editing, and can be extended with scripts and plugins to support a wide range of languages and tooling. Vim remains reliable in remote, terminal, and low‑resource environments, and can be configured into a simplified mode for easier onboarding. It is built for fast text manipulation rather than WYSIWYG formatting.
Use Cases
Keyboard-driven efficiency
Use modes and macros for batch and structured edits.
Plugin-driven extensibility
Gain LSP, debugging, testing, and formatting via plugins.
AI integration
Bring in Copilot/Codeium via plugins for completion and explanations.
Pricing
Individual Plans
Includes:
- Open source
- Community maintained
Core Features
Standard Features
Advanced Features
Modal editing
Efficient operations with Normal/Insert/Visual modes.
Scripting and plugin system
Extend functionality and workflows via scripts and plugins.
Remote-friendly
Consistent experience over SSH/containers/servers.
AI Models Support
API Integration
Custom API
System Requirements
Supported Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows
API Support
Scripting and plugin extensions; integrates with LSP/debug ecosystems
Compatibility
Widely available on Unix‑like systems; fits command‑line and remote workflows
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