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Neovim

Hyperextensible Vim-based text editor

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Vim-fork focused on extensibility and usability.

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Neovim is a hyperextensible, Vim-based text editor designed to maximize usability and extensibility. It aims to fix every issue users have with Vim, providing a more modern and powerful editing experience while maintaining compatibility with existing Vim plugins and configurations.

•Extensible: Neovim is built with extensibility in mind, featuring a discoverable, versioned, and documented API. It supports MessagePack for remote plugins and Lua for scripting.
•Usable: Neovim includes a built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP) client, sensible defaults, and a terminal emulator, making it highly usable out of the box.
•Drop-in Vim: Neovim is designed to be a drop-in replacement for Vim, ensuring seamless transition and compatibility.

Neovim continues to evolve with contributions from a vibrant community, ensuring it remains the world's most advanced Vimscript engine. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a new user, Neovim offers a robust and flexible editing environment.

Vscodium

Free VS Code Binaries

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Open-source binaries of VS Code.

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VSCodium is a community-driven project that provides freely-licensed binary distributions of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor. Unlike the official VS Code, VSCodium is entirely open-source and free from telemetry or proprietary licensing constraints. This allows developers to use a clean version of the editor without any Microsoft-specific customizations or tracking components.

•Open Source: VSCodium is built from the same source code as Microsoft's VS Code but is licensed under the MIT license.
•No Telemetry: All telemetry and tracking features are disabled, ensuring a privacy-focused experience.
•Cross-Platform: Available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
•Easy Installation: Can be installed via various package managers, including Homebrew, WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, Snap, and more.
•Community-Driven: Maintained and updated by a dedicated community of developers.

VSCodium makes it easier for developers to access a clean, open-source version of Visual Studio Code without needing to build from source themselves. It offers the same powerful features and extensions as the original, making it a robust choice for coding in various programming languages.