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Vim

Provides advanced text editing capabilities, including syntax highlighting and word completion, with an extensive collection of contributed content.

Made by Bram Moolenaar

  • Developer Tools

  • development

  • terminal-app

  • terminal-editor

  • Text Editor

  • Xfce

  • Code Editor

  • programming

  • Word completion

What is Vim?

Vim is a highly configurable and extensible text editor designed to enhance text editing efficiency through its innovative use of modes and command-based interactions. Featuring a robust set of tools, Vim enables users to seamlessly navigate, manipulate, and optimize text-based content, making it a powerful choice for a wide range of applications, from programming to document editing

Highlights

  • Modes: Vim's distinct modes, including Normal, Visual, and Command-line, allow users to switch between different editing paradigms, increasing productivity and reducing cognitive load
  • Syntax Highlighting: Vim provides advanced syntax highlighting capabilities, making it easier to identify and work with different types of code and text structures
  • Word Completion: Vim's word completion feature helps users quickly and accurately input text, reducing the time and effort required for writing and editing
  • Extensive Customization: Vim offers a vast array of configuration options, enabling users to tailor the editor to their specific needs and preferences, enhancing their overall workflow.

Platforms

  • Mobile iPhone
  • Mobile iPad
  • Desktop Windows
  • AmigaOS
  • Haiku
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
  • BSD
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • Desktop Linux
  • On-Premise Linux
  • Desktop Chromebook
  • Desktop Mac
  • Windows
  • Mobile Android
  • On-Premise Windows
  • MorphOS
  • OpenSolaris

Languages

  • English

Social

Features

    • Keyboard focused

    • Plugin manager

    • Native application

    • Syntax Highlighting

    • Command line interface

    • Hackable

    • Regex substitution

    • Well documented

    • Modal editor

    • Support for Large File

    • Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    • Configurable

    • Vim Buffers

    • Code Syntax Highlighting

    • Terminal-based

    • Spell Checking

    • Customizable

    • Built-in terminal emulation

    • Support for MarkDown

    • Mnemonic key bindings

    • Lightweight

    • Dedication to home row

    • Batch Editing

    • Vim folding

    • Visual Mode