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neovim

Vim-fork focused on extensibility and usability

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INSTALLATION

$ sudo apt install neovim
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DESCRIPTION

Neovim is a hyperextensible, Vim-based text editor that aggressively refactors and modernizes the classic Vim codebase. It features a built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP) client, asynchronous job control, and first-class Lua support for extensibility and configuration. Designed to empower users with a fast, highly customizable development environment while remaining backwards compatible with Vim plugins.

DETAILS

Repository
neovim/neovim (2026-11-09)
Website
neovim.io
Author
neovim
License
Other
Category
Text Editors
Language
Vim Script
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows
Version
v0.12.6 (2026-10-09)
Repo Age
12 years old

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