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FVim vs MacVim
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
FVim
6.0GUI for the Neovim text editor
MacVim
8.0Text editor
| Metric | FVim | MacVim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 467 |
| 90-day Installs | 152 | 1.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.3K | 4.9K |
| Version | 0.3.549,ee4316c | 183,9.2.321 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.4K | 7.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 34 | 688 |
| Open Issues | 69 | 189 |
| License | MIT | Vim |
| Language | F# | Vim Script |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 30, 2020 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
FVim
FVim is a cross-platform Neovim GUI built with F# and Avalonia, offering a graphical interface for Neovim users. It supports multiple platforms and is actively maintained, though it has some open issues.
Provides a graphical user interface for the Neovim text editor.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Active development
- + Built with F# and Avalonia
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Limited community engagement
MacVim
MacVim is a macOS implementation of Vim, a powerful text editor favored by developers. It integrates native macOS features with Vim's robust editing capabilities, offering a strong plugin ecosystem and regular updates. Ideal for developers who appreciate Vim's efficiency and flexibility on macOS.
Provides a macOS version of Vim with native features and regular updates.
Pros
- + Strong community and extensive plugin ecosystem.
- + Native macOS integration with features like the file browser.
- + Regular updates and active development.
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for new users.
- - Some historical bugs, though resolved.