MacVim
macvim.org
Spec sheet
- Product
- MacVim is a macOS version of the Vim text editor with a graphical interface and macOS-specific features.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Support
- The project directs users with issues or questions to open an issue or visit its discussions page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- License
- The project says MacVim is released under the Vim License.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Column editing
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · macvim.org
- Display
- MacVim supports native and non-native full-screen modes, font ligatures, and accurate text rendering.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Extension support
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · macvim.org
- External editor integration
- MacVim can act as an external editor for macOS applications that support the ODB Editor Protocol.Read 11 Oct 2026 · macvim.org
- File opening
- MacVim can register as an editor for standard file formats and supports opening files through Finder, drag and drop, and macOS System Services.Read 11 Oct 2026 · macvim.org
- Input
- Trackpad gestures, Touch Bar, and Command key shortcuts can be mapped to Vim actions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Install options
- The project offers GitHub releases, Homebrew formula and cask installation, and instructions for building from source.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- macOS integrations
- MacVim integrates with system services, dictionary lookup, and Apple Intelligence Writing Tools.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Macro recording
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · macvim.org
- Native interface
- Its native GUI supports menus, dialog boxes, toolbars, and scroll bars.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Platform requirement
- The official site says the current download requires macOS 10.13 or later and links to a separate download for macOS 10.9–10.12.Read 11 Oct 2026 · macvim.org
- Relationship to Vim
- MacVim is a downstream fork of Vim that routinely merges changes from upstream.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Supported platforms
- macOSRead 22 Sep 2026 · macvim.org
- Tabs
- MacVim provides Vim GUI tabs with customizable colors.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Terminal use
- MacVim includes an `mvim` script for launching it from the terminal and opening files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · macvim.org
Plans and prices
MacVim Free macOS 10.13 or later; macOS 10.9–10.12 download available separately Read 11 Oct 2026 · macvim.org
Where Specifiction places it
- Text Editors#53 of 827.8
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