Neovim

A modern take on Vim

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About Neovim

Neovim is a code editor. A keyboard-driven editor you can extend with Lua.

Neovim is best for developers who live in the terminal. Neovim is open source. It works on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Features

  • Modal editing

    Edit fast from the keyboard.

  • Lua config

    Script your own setup.

  • Plugins

    A large and active community.

Questions about Neovim

What is Neovim?

Neovim is a code editor. A keyboard-driven editor you can extend with Lua.

Who is Neovim best for?

Neovim is best for developers who live in the terminal.

What are the main features of Neovim?

Its main features include Modal editing, Lua config and Plugins.

Is Neovim free?

Yes. Neovim is open source, so you can use it for free and read its code. Hosted versions or support may cost extra.

What platforms does Neovim work on?

Neovim works on Windows, Mac and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Neovim?

Popular alternatives include Visual Studio Code, JetBrains and Replit. Compare them on the features you need most.

How do I choose a code editor?

Try it on a real project. Compare speed, language support, extensions and how well its debugging suits your work.

Alternatives to Neovim

JetBrains

Full IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA

Free plan · Windows, Mac, Linux

Replit

Write and run code in the browser

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android

Sublime Text

A very fast code editor

Paid · Windows, Mac, Linux

Zed

A high-speed code editor

Open source · Mac, Linux, Windows

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