Linux · Utilities
Vim
The ubiquitous text editor
by Bram Moolenaar et al.
Official site: flathub.org
About Vim
Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to enable efficient text
editing. It is an improved version of the vi editor distributed with
most UNIX systems.
Vim is often called a "programmer's editor," and so useful for
programming that many consider it an entire IDE. It is not just for
programmers, though. Vim is perfect for all kinds of text editing,
from composing email to editing configuration files.
How to install Vim
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.vim.Vim
- Open Vim once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vim free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Vim is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Vim from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.vim.Vim. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Vim safe?
Vim downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
