macvim-app ☆
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Description:
Text editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 182,9.1.1887@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: vim text-editor developer-tools macos productivity
Install: brew install --cask macvim-app
About:
MacVim is a powerful, native macOS graphical user interface for the Vim text editor. It provides a native Cocoa interface with features like full-screen support, native font rendering, and deep integration with the macOS ecosystem. It is highly extensible and supports thousands of plugins, making it a top choice for developers who want the power of Vim with a modern Mac experience.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS GUI with full-screen and window management support
  • Extensive plugin ecosystem (supports Vimscript and Lua)
  • Advanced font rendering and ligature support
  • Deep integration with macOS services and command-line tools
Use Cases:
  • Software development and programming on macOS
  • System administration and configuration file editing
  • Working with large codebases efficiently
Alternatives:
  • Neovim – A modern refactor of Vim with a built-in terminal and LSP support
  • VS Code – A full-featured IDE with a graphical interface and extensive extensions
  • VimR – Another native macOS GUI for Neovim with a focus on modern UI
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 18, 2025 5:46pm 181,9.1.1128 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e022165
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