vim-test is a flexible testing runner for Vim and Neovim that provides a unified interface to execute tests across many languages and frameworks from inside the editor. It abstracts differences between tools so you can run nearest test, current file, last test, or entire suite with consistent commands and mappings. The plugin auto-detects supported test frameworks based on project files and adapts its strategy accordingly. Output can be shown in splits, quickfix, or dispatched to external runners, and it integrates smoothly with asynchronous job systems for non-blocking runs. You can configure custom strategies to run tests via terminal, tmux panes, Neovim terminals, or background dispatchers. Its design encourages tight feedback loops, making test-driven workflows natural in Vim.

Features

  • Unified commands to run nearest, file, last, or entire test suite
  • Auto-detection of popular frameworks across languages
  • Multiple output strategies including quickfix and split windows
  • Async execution via Vim 8 jobs or Neovim terminals
  • Custom strategies for tmux, terminal, and external dispatch tools
  • Mappable keys for a consistent testing workflow

Project Samples

Project Activity

See All Activity >

License

MIT License

Follow test.vim

test.vim Web Site

Other Useful Business Software
Go From AI Idea to AI App Fast Icon
Go From AI Idea to AI App Fast

One platform to build, fine-tune, and deploy ML models. No MLOps team required.

Access Gemini 3 and 200+ models. Build chatbots, agents, or custom models with built-in monitoring and scaling.
Try Free
Rate This Project
Login To Rate This Project

User Reviews

Be the first to post a review of test.vim!

Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Registered

2025-10-14