neovim-remote ☆

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Description:
Control nvim processes using `nvr` command-line tool

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.5.1@0 | Tracked Since: Oct 14, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: neovim cli editor productivity developer-tools

Install: brew install neovim-remote

About:
neovim-remote is a command-line utility that allows you to control nvim processes from the terminal. It communicates with running Neovim instances via the nvr command, enabling you to open files in existing tabs or windows. This tool is particularly useful for integrating Neovim with external tools like Git, task runners, and terminal multiplexers.

Key Features:

Control remote Neovim instances from the command line
Seamless integration with Git, fzf, and other CLI tools
Supports opening files in existing tabs, splits, or windows
Eliminates the need for complex Neovim server configurations

Use Cases:

Using Neovim as a Git editor for commits and rebases
Opening files from a terminal file manager directly into a running Neovim instance
Automating editor tasks via shell scripts

Alternatives:

nvr – neovim-remote is the original tool; 'nvr' is a Rust rewrite with similar functionality but different implementation.
Neovim's built-in --remote commands – Native support exists but is often less flexible and harder to configure than neovim-remote.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 14, 2025 5:11pm		3	VERSION_BUMP	b8df67d3
Sep 15, 2025 7:42am		3	VERSION_BUMP	a3aad7cc