README.md - external_vim - Gitiles

 # [![Vim The editor](https://github.com/vim/vim/raw/master/runtime/vimlogo.gif)](https://www.vim.org)

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 If you find a bug or want to discuss the best way to add a new feature, please
 [open an issue](https://github.com/vim/vim/issues/new/choose).
 If you have a question or want to discuss the best way to do something with
 Vim, you can use [StackExchange](https://vi.stackexchange.com/)
 or one of the [Maillists](https://www.vim.org/community.php).

 ## What is Vim?

 Vim is a greatly improved version of the good old UNIX editor
 [Vi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi_(text_editor)).  Many new
 features have been added: multi-level undo, syntax highlighting, command line
 history, on-line help, spell checking, filename completion, block operations,
 script language, etc.  There is also a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
 available.  Still, Vi compatibility is maintained, those who have Vi "in the
 fingers" will feel at home.
 See [`runtime/doc/vi_diff.txt`](runtime/doc/vi_diff.txt) for differences with
 Vi.

 This editor is very useful for editing programs and other plain text files.
 All commands are given with normal keyboard characters, so those who can type
 with ten fingers can work very fast.  Additionally, function keys can be
 mapped to commands by the user, and the mouse can be used.

 Vim runs under MS-Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), macOS, Haiku, VMS and almost all
 flavours of UNIX.  Porting to other systems should not be very difficult.
 Older versions of Vim run on MS-DOS, MS-Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista,
 Amiga DOS, Atari MiNT, BeOS, RISC OS and OS/2.  These are no longer maintained.

 For Vim9 script see [README_VIM9](README_VIM9.md).

 ## Distribution

 You can often use your favorite package manager to install Vim.  On Mac and
 Linux a small version of Vim is pre-installed, you still need to install Vim
 if you want more features.

 There are separate distributions for Unix, PC, Amiga and some other systems.
 This `README.md` file comes with the runtime archive.  It includes the
 documentation, syntax files and other files that are used at runtime.  To run
 Vim you must get either one of the binary archives or a source archive.
 Which one you need depends on the system you want to run it on and whether you
 want or must compile it yourself.  Check https://www.vim.org/download.php for
 an overview of currently available distributions.

 Some popular places to get the latest Vim:
 * Check out the git repository from [GitHub](https://github.com/vim/vim).
 * Get the source code as an [archive](https://github.com/vim/vim/tags).
 * Get a Windows executable from the
 [vim-win32-installer](https://github.com/vim/vim-win32-installer/releases) repository.

 ## Compiling

 If you obtained a binary distribution you don't need to compile Vim.  If you
 obtained a source distribution, all the stuff for compiling Vim is in the
 [`src`](./src/) directory.  See [`src/INSTALL`](./src/INSTALL) for instructions.

 ## Installation

 See one of these files for system-specific instructions.  Either in the
 [READMEdir directory](./READMEdir/) (in the repository) or
 the top directory (if you unpack an archive):

 ```
 README_ami.txt		Amiga
 README_unix.txt		Unix
 README_dos.txt		MS-DOS and MS-Windows
 README_mac.txt		Macintosh
 README_haiku.txt	Haiku
 README_vms.txt		VMS
 ```

 There are other `README_*.txt` files, depending on the distribution you used.

 ## Documentation

 The Vim tutor is a one hour training course for beginners.  Often it can be
 started as `vimtutor`.  See `:help tutor` for more information.

 The best is to use `:help` in Vim.  If you don't have an executable yet, read
 [`runtime/doc/help.txt`](./runtime/doc/help.txt).
 It contains pointers to the other documentation files.
 The User Manual reads like a book and is recommended to learn to use
 Vim.  See `:help user-manual`.

 ## Copying

 Vim is Charityware.  You can use and copy it as much as you like, but you are
 encouraged to make a donation to help orphans in Uganda.  Please read the file
 [`runtime/doc/uganda.txt`](./runtime/doc/uganda.txt)
 for details (do `:help uganda` inside Vim).

 Summary of the license: There are no restrictions on using or distributing an
 unmodified copy of Vim.  Parts of Vim may also be distributed, but the license
 text must always be included.  For modified versions, a few restrictions apply.
 The license is GPL compatible, you may compile Vim with GPL libraries and
 distribute it.

 ## Sponsoring

 Fixing bugs and adding new features takes a lot of time and effort.  To show
 your appreciation for the work and motivate developers to continue working on
 Vim please send a donation.

 The money you donated will be mainly used to help children in Uganda.  See
 [`runtime/doc/uganda.txt`](./runtime/doc/uganda.txt).  But at the same time
 donations increase the development team motivation to keep working on Vim!

 For the most recent information about sponsoring look on the Vim web site:
 	https://www.vim.org/sponsor/

 ## Contributing

 If you would like to help make Vim better, see the
 [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) file.

 ## Information

 If you are on macOS, you can use [MacVim](https://macvim.org).

 The latest news about Vim can be found on the Vim home page:
 	https://www.vim.org/

 If you have problems, have a look at the Vim documentation or tips:
 	https://www.vim.org/docs.php
 	https://vim.fandom.com/wiki/Vim_Tips_Wiki

 If you still have problems or any other questions, use one of the mailing
 lists to discuss them with Vim users and developers:
 	https://www.vim.org/maillist.php

 If nothing else works, report bugs directly to the vim-dev mailing list:
 	`<vim-dev@vim.org>`

 ## Main author

 Most of Vim was created by Bram Moolenaar `<Bram@vim.org>`
 [Bram-Moolenaar](https://vimhelp.org/version9.txt.html#Bram-Moolenaar)

 Send any other comments, patches, flowers and suggestions to the vim-dev mailing list:
 	`<vim-dev@vim.org>`

 This is `README.md` for version 9.1 of Vim: Vi IMproved.
	# [![Vim The editor](https://github.com/vim/vim/raw/master/runtime/vimlogo.gif)](https://www.vim.org)

	[![Github Build status](https://github.com/vim/vim/workflows/GitHub%20CI/badge.svg)](https://github.com/vim/vim/actions?query=workflow%3A%22GitHub+CI%22)
	[![Appveyor Build status](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/o2qht2kjm02sgghk?svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/chrisbra/vim)
	[![Cirrus Build Status](https://api.cirrus-ci.com/github/vim/vim.svg)](https://cirrus-ci.com/github/vim/vim)
	[![Coverage Status](https://codecov.io/gh/vim/vim/coverage.svg?branch=master)](https://codecov.io/gh/vim/vim?branch=master)
	[![Coverity Scan](https://scan.coverity.com/projects/241/badge.svg)](https://scan.coverity.com/projects/vim)
	[![Debian CI](https://badges.debian.net/badges/debian/testing/vim/version.svg)](https://buildd.debian.org/vim)
	[![Packages](https://repology.org/badge/tiny-repos/vim.svg)](https://repology.org/metapackage/vim)
	[![Fossies codespell report](https://fossies.org/linux/test/vim-master.tar.gz/codespell.svg)](https://fossies.org/linux/test/vim-master.tar.gz/codespell.html)

	If you find a bug or want to discuss the best way to add a new feature, please
	[open an issue](https://github.com/vim/vim/issues/new/choose).
	If you have a question or want to discuss the best way to do something with
	Vim, you can use [StackExchange](https://vi.stackexchange.com/)
	or one of the [Maillists](https://www.vim.org/community.php).

	## What is Vim?

	Vim is a greatly improved version of the good old UNIX editor
	[Vi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi_(text_editor)). Many new
	features have been added: multi-level undo, syntax highlighting, command line
	history, on-line help, spell checking, filename completion, block operations,
	script language, etc. There is also a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
	available. Still, Vi compatibility is maintained, those who have Vi "in the
	fingers" will feel at home.
	See [`runtime/doc/vi_diff.txt`](runtime/doc/vi_diff.txt) for differences with
	Vi.

	This editor is very useful for editing programs and other plain text files.
	All commands are given with normal keyboard characters, so those who can type
	with ten fingers can work very fast. Additionally, function keys can be
	mapped to commands by the user, and the mouse can be used.

	Vim runs under MS-Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), macOS, Haiku, VMS and almost all
	flavours of UNIX. Porting to other systems should not be very difficult.
	Older versions of Vim run on MS-DOS, MS-Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista,
	Amiga DOS, Atari MiNT, BeOS, RISC OS and OS/2. These are no longer maintained.

	For Vim9 script see [README_VIM9](README_VIM9.md).

	## Distribution

	You can often use your favorite package manager to install Vim. On Mac and
	Linux a small version of Vim is pre-installed, you still need to install Vim
	if you want more features.

	There are separate distributions for Unix, PC, Amiga and some other systems.
	This `README.md` file comes with the runtime archive. It includes the
	documentation, syntax files and other files that are used at runtime. To run
	Vim you must get either one of the binary archives or a source archive.
	Which one you need depends on the system you want to run it on and whether you
	want or must compile it yourself. Check https://www.vim.org/download.php for
	an overview of currently available distributions.

	Some popular places to get the latest Vim:
	* Check out the git repository from [GitHub](https://github.com/vim/vim).
	* Get the source code as an [archive](https://github.com/vim/vim/tags).
	* Get a Windows executable from the
	[vim-win32-installer](https://github.com/vim/vim-win32-installer/releases) repository.

	## Compiling

	If you obtained a binary distribution you don't need to compile Vim. If you
	obtained a source distribution, all the stuff for compiling Vim is in the
	[`src`](./src/) directory. See [`src/INSTALL`](./src/INSTALL) for instructions.

	## Installation

	See one of these files for system-specific instructions. Either in the
	[READMEdir directory](./READMEdir/) (in the repository) or
	the top directory (if you unpack an archive):

	```
	README_ami.txt Amiga
	README_unix.txt Unix
	README_dos.txt MS-DOS and MS-Windows
	README_mac.txt Macintosh
	README_haiku.txt Haiku
	README_vms.txt VMS
	```

	There are other `README_*.txt` files, depending on the distribution you used.

	## Documentation

	The Vim tutor is a one hour training course for beginners. Often it can be
	started as `vimtutor`. See `:help tutor` for more information.

	The best is to use `:help` in Vim. If you don't have an executable yet, read
	[`runtime/doc/help.txt`](./runtime/doc/help.txt).
	It contains pointers to the other documentation files.
	The User Manual reads like a book and is recommended to learn to use
	Vim. See `:help user-manual`.

	## Copying

	Vim is Charityware. You can use and copy it as much as you like, but you are
	encouraged to make a donation to help orphans in Uganda. Please read the file
	[`runtime/doc/uganda.txt`](./runtime/doc/uganda.txt)
	for details (do `:help uganda` inside Vim).

	Summary of the license: There are no restrictions on using or distributing an
	unmodified copy of Vim. Parts of Vim may also be distributed, but the license
	text must always be included. For modified versions, a few restrictions apply.
	The license is GPL compatible, you may compile Vim with GPL libraries and
	distribute it.

	## Sponsoring

	Fixing bugs and adding new features takes a lot of time and effort. To show
	your appreciation for the work and motivate developers to continue working on
	Vim please send a donation.

	The money you donated will be mainly used to help children in Uganda. See
	[`runtime/doc/uganda.txt`](./runtime/doc/uganda.txt). But at the same time
	donations increase the development team motivation to keep working on Vim!

	For the most recent information about sponsoring look on the Vim web site:
	https://www.vim.org/sponsor/

	## Contributing

	If you would like to help make Vim better, see the
	[CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) file.

	## Information

	If you are on macOS, you can use [MacVim](https://macvim.org).

	The latest news about Vim can be found on the Vim home page:
	https://www.vim.org/

	If you have problems, have a look at the Vim documentation or tips:
	https://www.vim.org/docs.php
	https://vim.fandom.com/wiki/Vim_Tips_Wiki

	If you still have problems or any other questions, use one of the mailing
	lists to discuss them with Vim users and developers:
	https://www.vim.org/maillist.php

	If nothing else works, report bugs directly to the vim-dev mailing list:
	`<vim-dev@vim.org>`

	## Main author

	Most of Vim was created by Bram Moolenaar `<Bram@vim.org>`
	[Bram-Moolenaar](https://vimhelp.org/version9.txt.html#Bram-Moolenaar)

	Send any other comments, patches, flowers and suggestions to the vim-dev mailing list:
	`<vim-dev@vim.org>`

	This is `README.md` for version 9.1 of Vim: Vi IMproved.