MacVim
MacVim brings the Vim text editor to macOS in a native application, with downloads and release notes on its site.
About MacVim
MacVim is a port of the Vim text editor for macOS. It runs as a native macOS application rather than a terminal-only program. The project's site provides binary downloads, release notes for each version, and links to documentation, a FAQ, troubleshooting guidance, and instructions for generating a debug log.
The current release requires macOS 10.13 or later. Earlier macOS versions from 10.9 to 10.12 have a separate download. Pre-release beta builds and other versions are also offered from the download pages. Pricing is not stated on the homepage.
Key features
- Vim text editor ported to run as a native macOS application
- Binary releases available for download from the project site
- Release notes published for each release, including the current r183 release
- Separate download for macOS 10.9 to 10.12
- Pre-release beta builds available for download
- Documentation, FAQ, troubleshooting guide, and debug log instructions linked from the site
- Runs as a native macOS application
- Older macOS versions from 10.9 to 10.12 have a separate download
- Pre-release beta builds are offered for users who want to test upcoming versions
- The current release requires macOS 10.13 or later
- Pre-release beta builds are not final releases
MacVim at a glance
- Website
- macvim.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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