neovim
Vim-fork focused on extensibility and usability
What is it?
What it is
Neovim is a project that seeks to aggressively refactor Vim in order to: - Simplify maintenance and encourage contributions
Why it exists
Vim-fork focused on extensibility and usability
Who should use it
Teams building with Vim Script who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How neovim handles a request
Step 1 of 4
Your app sends a request
A user action or another service calls the API.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (NOASSERTION)
- Active Vim Script ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
make CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=RelWithDebInfo sudo make install
FAQ
What is neovim?
neovim is an open-source project licensed under NOASSERTION.
What language is neovim built with?
Primary language: Vim Script.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under NOASSERTION. Check the license for commercial use.
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