LunarVim

Configure Neovim with LunarVim, a free, community-driven IDE layer that provides default settings.

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About LunarVim

LunarVim is a free, community-driven IDE layer for Neovim that provides default settings to build on. It includes autocompletion, integrated terminal, file explorer, fuzzy finder, LSP support, linting, formatting and debugging.

Users adjust behavior in the config.lua file, where built-in plugins can be turned on or off and custom plugins, keymaps and autocommands can be added. It lazy-loads plugins where possible and lists setups for languages including Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, Java and others.

Key features

  • Autocompletion for code editing
  • Integrated terminal in the editor
  • File explorer for navigating files
  • Fuzzy finder for locating items
  • LSP, linting, formatting and debugging tools
  • Toggle built-in plugins and add custom settings via config.lua
Best for: Neovim users who want a preconfigured starting point they can customize.
Good for
  • Free and community driven
  • Built-in plugins can be toggled in config.lua
  • Setup information for many programming languages

LunarVim at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Free
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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LunarVim FAQ

Can I keep my existing Neovim configuration when using LunarVim?
Yes, you can keep your Neovim config.
How do I customize LunarVim?
Use the config.lua file to toggle built-in plugins and add plugins, keymaps, autocommands and other settings.
Which languages does LunarVim provide setups for?
Setups include Angular, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust, Java, C, C++, C# and others.
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