neovim ☆
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Description:
Ambitious Vim-fork focused on extensibility and agility
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.11.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @neovim  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: editor vim text-editor developer-tools lua
Install: brew install neovim
About:
Neovim is a modern, extensible text editor that is a fork of Vim, designed to improve maintainability and enable advanced plugin architecture. It features a built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP) client, asynchronous job control, and a powerful API for GUI development. Its primary value proposition is offering a highly configurable editing environment that supports modern development workflows while remaining lightweight and terminal-based.
Key Features:
  • Asynchronous plugin architecture and job control
  • Built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP) support
  • Lua-based configuration and API
  • Multiple graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
Use Cases:
  • Software development and coding
  • System administration and scripting
  • Writing and technical documentation
Alternatives:
  • Vim – The original editor; Neovim focuses on modernizing the codebase and adding async features.
  • VS Code – A full IDE; Neovim is lighter, terminal-native, and highly scriptable.
Version History
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Dec 10, 2025 9:45pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 3305c26a
Jan 2, 2025 12:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP ea18513c
Dec 21, 2024 6:30pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 39843c75
Dec 21, 2024 6:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP df327046
Oct 5, 2024 9:15pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 39ffc1d6
Oct 5, 2024 6:23am 1 VERSION_BUMP 4fbeb316
Oct 3, 2024 11:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5683aa14
Oct 3, 2024 9:35am 0 VERSION_BUMP acba046f
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