Vim: v9.0.2173

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2173

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GVim: v9.0.2173 - Vim git commit: 82f19734b - glibc: 2.29

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• runtime(doc): remove deprecation warning for gdefault
• 9.0.2173: Vim9: crash when compiling for statement and non-existing type
• 9.0.2172: Vim9: compiling :defer may fail
• translation(ie): Updated Irish translation (#13699)
• runtime(logtalk): Update Logtalk runtime files for the latest language spec (#13697)
• runtime(racket): update Racket runtime files (#13693)
• runtime(colorschemes): Update colorschemes (#13691)
• 9.0.2171: The options[] array is still not sorted alphabetically
• 9.0.2170: Vim9: no support for const/final class/objects vars
• 9.0.2169: Vim9: builtin funcs may accept a non-value
• 9.0.2168: Moving tabpages on :drop may cause an endless loop
• runtime(cmake): sync runtime files with upstream (#13597)
• runtime(doc): grammar & typo fixes
• runtime(termdebug): add Tbreak command

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2173/GVim-v9.0.2173.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2173/Vim-v9.0.2173.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.

Vim: v9.0.2167

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2167

Version Information:
GVim: v9.0.2167 - Vim git commit: 3afc9f255 - glibc: 2.29

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• runtime(cmake): sync runtime files with upstream (#13597)
• runtime(doc): grammar & typo fixes
• runtime(termdebug): add Tbreak command
• 9.0.2167: Vim9: not consistently using :var for declarations
• 9.0.2166: Memory leak in Configure Script when checking GTK
• 9.0.2165: Vim9: can simplify arg type checking code
• 9.0.2164: Vim9: can use type a func arg/return value
• runtime(netrw): escape curdir in BrowseUpDir (#13681)
• 9.0.2163: Vim9: type can be assigned to list/dict
• 9.0.2162: Vim9: type documentation out-dated
• 9.0.2161: Vim9: not able to use imported interfaces and classes
• CI: Fix i386 build (#13680)
• CI: Fix labeler.yml (#13677)
• CI: label.yml: fixup for v5 (#13673)

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2167/GVim-v9.0.2167.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2167/Vim-v9.0.2167.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.

Vim: v9.0.2160

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2160

Version Information:
GVim: v9.0.2160 - Vim git commit: 2025af165 - glibc: 2.29

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• 9.0.2160: instanceof() should use varargs as second arg
• CI: bump actions/labeler from 4 to 5 (#13658)
• runtime(vim): Update syntax file, fix missing for highlight (#13668)
• 9.0.2159: screenpos() may crash with neg. column
• CI: labeler.yml: update to v5 (#13664)

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2160/GVim-v9.0.2160.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2160/Vim-v9.0.2160.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.

Vim: v9.0.2158

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2158

Version Information:
GVim: v9.0.2158 - Vim git commit: a40e1687e - glibc: 2.29

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• CI: labeler.yml: update to v5 (#13664)
• 9.0.2158: [security]: use-after-free in check_argument_type
• 9.0.2157: Vim9: incorrectly parses :def func definitions
• 9.0.2156: Vim9: can use typealias in assignment
• runtime(filetype): ft detection maybe wrong if 'fic' set for *.[CH]
• runtime(doc): re-generate helptags
• runtime(sbt): do not set b:did_ftplugin before sourcing scala ftplugin(#13657)
• runtime(netrw): Fix `w:netrw_bannercnt` ref error with `netrw_fastbrowse=2` (#13659)
• runtime(json): fix examples in comments for JSON formatting (#13660)
• runtime(json): Add json formating plugin (Issue #11426) (#11506)
• runtime(vim): Update syntax file (#13653)
• runtime(doc): link cmdline completion to to |wildcards| and fix typos (#13636)
• runtime(doc): Update eval.txt (#13645)

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2158/GVim-v9.0.2158.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2158/Vim-v9.0.2158.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.

Vim: v9.0.2155

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2155

Version Information:
GVim: v9.0.2155 - Vim git commit: ca7c9b1b5 - glibc: 2.29

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• runtime(json): Add json formating plugin (Issue #11426) (#11506)
• runtime(vim): Update syntax file (#13653)
• runtime(doc): link cmdline completion to to |wildcards| and fix typos (#13636)
• runtime(doc): Update eval.txt (#13645)
• 9.0.2155: Vim9: type not kept when assigning vars
• 9.0.2154: The option[] array is not sorted
• runtime(syntax): unlet b:filetype_in_cpp_family for cpp & squirrel
• runtime(doc): fix typo in change.txt
• runtime(fortran): update syntax and ftplugins
• runtime(vim): Update syntax file and syntax test (#13632)
• runtime(doc): Sort options.txt alphabetically
• runtime(doc): update todo items (#13631)
• runtime(doc): sort option-list alphabetically (#13630)
• 9.0.2153: no support to build on OpenVMS
• 9.0.2152: Using type unknown for List/Dict containers
• 9.0.2151: 'breakindent' is not drawn after diff filler lines
• runtime(doc): remove non-existent parameter in shift-command (#13626)
• 9.0.2150: Using int for errbuflen in option funcs
• 9.0.2149: [security]: use-after-free in exec_instructions()
• 9.0.2148: Vim does not detect pacman.log file
• runtime(doc): reference 'go-!' inside os_win32.txt for !start
• 9.0.2147: Type check tests fail without the channel feature

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2155/GVim-v9.0.2155.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2155/Vim-v9.0.2155.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.

Vim: v9.0.2146

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2146

Version Information:
GVim: v9.0.2146 - Vim git commit: 0d0b3b195 - glibc: 2.29

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• 9.0.2146: text-property without type errors when joining
• 9.0.2145: wrong scrolling in insert mode with smoothscroll
• 9.0.2144: Text properties causes wrong line wrapping
• CI: disable the test_terminal_resize2() test for GH CI in gui mode (#13615)

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2146/GVim-v9.0.2146.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2146/Vim-v9.0.2146.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.

Vim: v9.0.2143

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2143

Version Information:
GVim: v9.0.2143 - Vim git commit: abfa13ebe - glibc: 2.29

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• 9.0.2143: [security]: buffer-overflow in ex_substitute
• 9.0.2142: [security]: stack-buffer-overflow in option callback functions
• 9.0.2141: [security]: buffer-overflow in suggest_trie_walk
• 9.0.2140: [security]: use-after-free in win-enter
• CI: check that all files are listed in Filelist (#13601)
• 9.0.2139: html.angular ft is problematic
• CI: disable the test_terminal_resize() test for GH CI in GUI (#13603)

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2143/GVim-v9.0.2143.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2143/Vim-v9.0.2143.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.

Vim: v9.0.2138

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2138

Version Information:
GVim: v9.0.2138 - Vim git commit: fda700cb0 - glibc: 2.29

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• 9.0.2138: Overflow logic requires long long
• runtime(Filelist): include several missing files (#13600)
• 9.0.2137: Can't detect angular & mustache filetypes
• runtime(syntax-test): ci fails, disable html test for now

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2138/GVim-v9.0.2138.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2138/Vim-v9.0.2138.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.

Vim: v9.0.2136

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2136

Version Information:
GVim: v9.0.2136 - Vim git commit: 8ceb99001 - glibc: 2.29

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• 9.0.2136: MSVC errorformat can be improved
• 9.0.2135: No test for mode() when executing Ex commands
• runtime(lang): Revise Makefile (#13589)
• runtime(html): Update syntax file (#13591)

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2136/GVim-v9.0.2136.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2136/Vim-v9.0.2136.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.

Vim: v9.0.2134

Vim AppImage Release v9.0.2134

Version Information:
GVim: v9.0.2134 - Vim git commit: c4ffeddfe - glibc: 2.29

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• 9.0.2134: ml_get error when scrolling
• 9.0.2133: Cannot detect overstrike mode in Cmdline mode
• 9.0.2132: Duplicate Netbeans Error Message
• 9.0.2131: not all nushell files detected
• translation(de): Updated German translations (#13585)
• runtime(nginx): add additional nginx keywords (#13581)
• runtime(tutor): add Make_mvc.mak file for tutor (#13580)
• translation(ru): updated Russian translations for tutorials (#13579)
• translation(it): updated Italian translation

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS focal. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2134/GVim-v9.0.2134.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.0.2134/Vim-v9.0.2134.glibc2.29-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

More Information

If you need a dynamic interface to Perl, Python2, Python3.8, Ruby or Lua make sure your system provides the needed dynamic libraries (e.g. libperlX, libpython2.7 libpython3X liblua5X and librubyX) as those are not distributed together with the image to not make the image too large.

However, Vim will work without those libraries, but some plugins might need those additional dependencies. This means, those interpreters have to be installed in addition to Vim. Without it Vim won't be able to use those dynamic interfaces.