Vim Plug
Install and manage Vim plugins with vim-plug, a minimalist plugin manager for the editor.
About Vim Plug
Vim-plug installs and manages plugins for Vim and Neovim. It is provided as a single plug.vim file placed in the autoload directory, with plugins listed between plug#begin() and plug#end() in the configuration file.
It provides commands to install, update, review changes for, and remove plugins, and supports branch, tag, commit, custom directories, on-demand loading, and post-update hooks. plug#end() enables filetype indent and syntax highlighting by default, which can be disabled afterward.
Key features
- Install and update plugins in parallel using shallow clones
- Load plugins on demand to reduce startup time
- Specify branch, tag, or commit for a plugin
- Run post-update hooks after install or update
- Review changes and remove unused plugins with commands
- Support for externally managed plugins
Best for: Vim and Neovim users who list and maintain plugins in their configuration file.
Good for
- Single file with no dependencies
- Compatible with Vim versions since 2006 and Neovim releases
- Uses shallow clones to reduce disk use and download time
Vim Plug at a glance
- Website
- github.com/junegunn/vim-plug
- Category
- Development › Developer Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Vim Plug FAQ
How do I install listed plugins?
Add Plug entries between plug#begin() and plug#end(), reload the configuration, then run :PlugInstall.
How do I update or remove plugins?
Run :PlugUpdate to install or update plugins, :PlugDiff to review changes, and :PlugClean to remove plugins no longer in the list.
Where does plug.vim go?
Download plug.vim and place it in the autoload directory for Vim or Neovim.
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