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Neovim
A modern, extensible fork of Vim.
Official source: neovim.ioLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: Neovim project
What is Neovim?
Neovim builds on Vim with Lua scripting, built-in language server support and a large plugin ecosystem.
Supported platforms
Pricing & licence
Open Source Open Source
Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.
Prices change, so check neovim.io for current pricing.
Installation
Windows
Windows · Winget
PS> winget install --id Neovim.Neovim --exact --source wingetLinux
Linux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)
$ sudo apt install neovimLinux · Flatpak (any distribution)
$ flatpak install flathub io.neovim.nvimPackage names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.
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Neovim FAQ
Is Neovim free?
Neovim is open source.
Which platforms does Neovim support?
Neovim is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. It isn't available for Android and iPhone & iPad.
Can I install Neovim with Winget?
Yes. Run "winget install --id Neovim.Neovim --exact --source winget" in PowerShell or Windows Terminal. The package ID was checked against Microsoft's official Winget repository.
Can I install Neovim with Homebrew?
Yes. Run "brew install neovim" in Terminal.
Where can I download Neovim safely?
From the official website, neovim.io. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.