Vim for Mac

Product overview

Vim is a feature-rich, highly configurable text editor offered at no cost. It is designed for macOS users and is classified under Utilities with a focus on text tools.

Platform compatibility and language

macOS (including Mac OS X and earlier releases)
User interface available in English

Release details

The build listed here is version 7.0, with the most recent update published on November 24, 2006.

Storage footprint and classification

This application occupies less disk space than the typical entry in the Utilities category, making it a lightweight choice for users who need a powerful editor without a large installation.

Geographic popularity and download figures

China
Singapore
United States

Added to our catalog in 2006, this title has been downloaded 4,663 times in total; in the past week it recorded 6 downloads.

Technical

Title

Vim

Requirements

Windows
Mac

Language

No language has been specified.

Available languages

License

Free

Latest update

2025-02-11

Author

Vim

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