Vim Reviews & Product Details

Vim is a highly configurable and efficient text editor, renowned for its versatility and power. As an enhanced version of the traditional 'vi' editor, Vim offers a comprehensive feature set that caters to a wide range of text editing needs, from simple note-taking to complex programming tasks. Its modal design, which separates editing tasks into distinct modes, allows users to perform actions swiftly and with precision. While Vim has a steeper learning curve compared to conventional editors, it rewards users with unparalleled efficiency and control once mastered. Key Features and Functionality: - Modal Editing: Vim operates in different modes—such as Normal, Insert, and Visual—each tailored for specific tasks, enabling efficient text manipulation. - Extensive Customization: Users can tailor Vim to their preferences through a vast array of plugins and scripts, enhancing functionality and adapting the editor to various workflows. - Syntax Highlighting: Vim supports syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages, aiding in code readability and reducing errors. - Multi-File and Multi-Window Support: Users can edit multiple files simultaneously, utilizing split windows and tabs to manage complex projects effectively. - Integrated Help System: Vim includes a comprehensive help system, providing users with immediate access to documentation and guidance. - Cross-Platform Availability: Vim is available on various operating systems, including Unix, Linux, Windows, and macOS, ensuring a consistent editing experience across platforms. Primary Value and User Solutions: Vim addresses the need for a powerful and efficient text editing tool that can handle a wide range of tasks, from simple text editing to complex programming. Its modal design and extensive customization options allow users to tailor the editor to their specific workflows, enhancing productivity and reducing the time spent on repetitive tasks. By supporting multiple programming languages and offering features like syntax highlighting and multi-file editing, Vim serves as a versatile tool for developers and writers alike. Its cross-platform availability ensures that users have a consistent and reliable editing environment, regardless of the operating system they use.

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Oscar S.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/27/2020

"A code editor that allows us to send commands remotely to servers"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Vim?

This code editor is very flexible and above all, unlike other editors, it allows us to give orders by means of key combinations or be remote through graphic interfaces that are operated to a greater extent using the keyboard, which allows us to manage servers in terminal mode remote in conjunction with command commands to be performed on the other interface, this editor allows us to use scripting as well as automatic tillage through the use of macros, this editor allows us to edit, compile and correct in real time as it also has a spell checker from your command library or analyze the last most used commands we have used Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

This editor is good for more advanced code editing but needs to be continuously updated, and learning to use with the keyboard its use is possibly more difficult than others Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vim:

For full use and know all the tools of this editor if I recommend taking courses and watching tutorials since learning all its functions if it is a little more difficult Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vim solving and how is that benefiting you?

This editor is commonly used in the programming of remote servers in which we have to do multiple programming from the terminal, either sending data orders or leaving working through macros in time lapses either for debugging or making copies of the bases of data, its use of commands by means of the keyboard from terminal allows us a greater control to the operating systems of the remote servers, where we maintain and install pre-established scripts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carly A.

Scientific Researcher

Research

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/21/2019

"Vim Text Editor"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Vim?

I think vim is a pretty good text editor out there for unix based development. I like it's code auto completion feature, color coding for key words, and just how simple it is to use. In nano, I have had a lot of issues with the first letters of the words not typing, saving files in the right format etc. I have had none of those issues with vim. It's very reliable, and you can just type in "vim ~filename~" on the command line, and it launches. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

Since it is a text editor, it has a very basic and unattractive layout. I think this is the right tool for more of muscle-memory kind of work, as oppose to click and drag like IDEs. Auto-suggest does not work as well as I thought it would either. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vim:

It really is about figuring out where vim is the right tool to use, and where an IDE-like environment is good to use. If you need debugging tools, etc. then vim might not be the best choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vim solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use vim for code refactoring and file management in unix and unix-like systems. It is very very fast to use, and is the right tool for simple text editing, text highlighting and running on remote machines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rafal G.

Office staff

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/20/2019

"Automate your text editing"

5/5

What do you like best about Vim?

Even with just a slight knowledge of Vim commands, working with text files became much easier than in simple text editors. Vim allows to open not only a text documents, but any kind of type files, and then browse their content e.g. in binary mode. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

It takes some time to learn how to use and memorize all the possibilities Vim offers. Almost every key on the keyboard has its unique use, and could be used in different ways when combined with other ones. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vim:

Do not try to use Vim before learning it properly. Although there are many tutorials online, for me the best learning material was Vimtutor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vim solving and how is that benefiting you?

Editing big text files was a nightmare, but vim allows to record macros, which automate the boring job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Julio Cesar R.

ingeniero en sistemas

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/27/2019

"A great editor for programming remote servers"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Vim?

Vim is a great command editor that handles various syntaxes, very useful for giving commands and managing remote servers that are usually on Linux. It allows file comparison, insertion of command lines, multiple commands. To use the program, not much experience is required, as it is moderately easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

Normally, a certain level of experience with the program is needed to be able to use it to its full capacity, but generally, it is relatively good for what is needed. However, it still lacks development, especially for other different operating systems, to make its use even easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vim:

To be fully familiar with the program, I would recommend having a certain level of practice with the tasks you are performing. The program is intuitive to command lines, but it doesn't hurt to watch some tutorials, as they could expand your knowledge of handling this editor, which will help you perform well in the tasks you are doing for your company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vim solving and how is that benefiting you?

When we work with Vim, it is easy for us to use it, as it only requires a bit of getting used to its handling, just like when we are inserting command orders and comparing files for remote servers, it allows us to quickly see the possible errors we might have. The program is intuitive in itself, but it requires a certain level of practice. It has helped us a lot over time to have good performance in general. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gilberto P.

Analista de información

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/25/2019

"Vim allows you to program faster at no cost"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Vim?

Vim is a customizable editor with a variety of tools to meet your needs. It has automatic correction, error list, set compiler, automatic syntax and conversion to HTML. On the other hand, it also offers comfort in terms of visualization, since it has the capacity to divide the windows, either vertically or horizontally, in addition to being able to change their size. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

I consider that Vim is a program for expert or advanced developers, since it requires some customization for its quantity of functionalities and configurations, however, this is compensated by the great material of tutorials that are available about commands, which I don't find easy to memorize. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vim:

This editor has the development environment with excess customization. It will take time to learn how to use it, but after you have mastered all your commands, programming has never been so easy. I recommend downloading and installing Vim to make the world of open source a better world. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vim solving and how is that benefiting you?

Vim is an editor that benefits me with productivity, since I am used to using Windows terminals such as Powershell or the Windows command line, so it saves me a lot of time programming with keys and commands to move through the code that is being developed in the moment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arwildo B.

Physicist

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/1/2019

"Boost Your Coding 10x More Faster with VIM, Pro Only!"

5/5

What do you like best about Vim?

With VIM you don't move with your move but with your mouse, not with the arrow key, but with H, J, K, L.It's makes your coding process 10x more fast, because you don't have to use your mouse or arrow key that far away from your keyboard that your hand usually rest on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

It's not for begginer, but I've master it. Your code process can be faster than using other IDE/Code Editor Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alejandro B.

Ingeniero de Desarrollo Junior

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/1/2019

"Vim is open source, Vim is the best"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Vim?

Vim is a great text editor, especially for the PHP language and web development. I like the design of its interface, since with its colors I can identify the code easily. It has good tools to improve autocomplete and also has suggestions for syntax. I also like that you have complete documentation about each function you have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

Sometimes, it is difficult to install add-ons due to the fact that the software indicates error messages due to connection failure, however, the network is stable. Therefore, I must close and open the editor again to request the add-on again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vim:

I highly recommend Vim, because it is open source, it consumes few computer resources and offers all the tools to edit your projects like any other software, but free of charge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vim solving and how is that benefiting you?

Vim allows me to edit the code of the projects that I carry out in the office where I work, in an organized and personalized way. Being an open source software allows me to get the most out of terms of personalization. I also take advantage of their syntax suggestions to work quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tarun K.

Senior Technical Leader

Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

Originally submitted 10/10/2017

"Excellent editor to browse and write code"

4/5

What do you like best about Vim?

Its simplicity, very fast response, and lightweight Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

Nothing at all which I dislike about Vim editor Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anupam M.

Associate Software Developer

Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

Originally submitted 10/7/2019

"Old school professional text editor"

5/5

What do you like best about Vim?

The power of Vim as any command line editor is known to true potential once the file gets large and you need to process a lot that is the time when Vim comes to rescue. It is powerful, elegant and beautiful piece of software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

The learning curve is very steep, you gotta work a lot to learn which is not trivial for every user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vim:

Vim can be your simple text editor for ssh sessions, cli based systems or you can add plugins and you can make it a full fledged IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vim solving and how is that benefiting you?

When log files size gets into gb and GUI based text editors crashes before opening it, Vim works so good with such files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ramon r.

Program Manager

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/10/2019

"A very complete editor to use in remote servers."

5/5

What do you like best about Vim?

When we want to edit files and data packages in our remote servers most of them with linux, we use vim, since it allows multiple functions of code handling when making or writing commands or text lines as well as multiple code inserts of a very easy way, since at the same time it allows us to correct our mistakes, in fact it is something simple to use for this type of tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vim?

Well, it is a program that has everything for the edition of code in our linux servers, it would only be necessary to add that it needs to have access to some file terminations since I would like to edit different code with this same program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vim:

When you need to edit code in the remote linux servers we use this code editor many times to avoid errors but it is advisable to practice with it and see some tutorials about the options it has, otherwise it is very good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vim solving and how is that benefiting you?

When we edit code it is very good to make the corrections because in our task it is important not to have errors, here in Cisco we have it installed on almost all local computers and servers since we work in code editing very often, as always we edit source codes and for us it is important to have a lightweight software that allows editing, compiling and correcting quickly, very useful in our local and remote servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.