Vim
Vim is a free, open-source developer tool for Windows and macOS. If you find a bug or want to discuss the best way to add a new feature, please open an issue. It has 41,160 GitHub stars and is released under the Vim license.
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About Vim
If you find a bug or want to discuss the best way to add a new feature, please open an issue. If you have a question or want to discuss the best way to do something with Vim, you can join #vim, reddit.com/r/vim, use StackExchange, or one of the Maillists.
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What is Vim?
Vim is a free, open-source developer tool for Windows and macOS. If you find a bug or want to discuss the best way to add a new feature, please open an issue. It has 41,160 GitHub stars and is released under the Vim license.
Is Vim free and open source?
Yes. Vim's source code is public on GitHub under the Vim license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Vim?
Download it from the project website or build it from source by following the README on GitHub.
Is Vim still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.