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Neovim

Open SourceShow HN 2014

Hyperextensible Vim-based text editor

Neovim refactored Vim for the 21st century with built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP), Lua configuration, Treesitter syntax parsing, and async plugins.

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99.5Score
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4,620
Discussers
3,100
positive
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Why Hackers Love It

  • First-class Lua scripting makes configuration fast and enjoyable
  • Built-in LSP client brings modern IDE intelligence without the bloat
  • Unrivaled keyboard modal editing efficiency

Common Concerns & Tradeoffs

  • Steep initial learning curve and continuous configuration rabbit hole
Ideal for: Developers who want blazing fast modal editing with modern language intelligence.

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1 comments
@tjdevries•7/2/2021
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Thread: Neovim 0.5 Released
“Neovim 0.5 with built-in LSP and Treesitter turned it from an experiment into the best editor in existence.”