macvim-dev / macvim-dev/macvim

NeoVim fork?

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Vim Script
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Description

Would you consider creating a fork of MacVim based on the NeoVim project instead of Vim? I believe that this is the future of Vim development and would love to see a more performant, more modern implementation of Vim come to life MacVim-style.

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First steps

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified. Start by reviewing the 21-comment discussion to understand the proposal and any prior decisions; done would require a clear decision about whether a NeoVim-based MacVim fork should be created and what its scope would be.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, neovim, vim
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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