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neovim
Modernized fork of Vim with better extensibility and Lua scripting
Description
Neovim is a modern fork of Vim that improves the codebase readability, modularity, and maintainability. It drops older/unused OS compatibility and adds features like built-in LSP support, Lua scripting, and an improved plugin architecture. It has become the preferred choice for many Vim users.
AI Summary
Modernized Vim fork with built-in LSP support, Lua scripting, and improved architecture
Capabilities
- + Edit text with Vim-style modal editing
- + Built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP) support
- + Extend with Lua scripting in addition to Vimscript
- + Support thousands of plugins via plugin managers
- + Provide async job control and embedded terminal
Use When
- → You want a modern, extensible modal text editor
- → You prefer Vim-style editing with modern improvements
- → You need built-in LSP support for IDE-like features
Avoid When
- x You want a simple, easy-to-learn editor