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vim-classic for Mac

Vim 8 long term support version with no LLM-generated code

Quick answer: vim-classic is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install vim-classic. It is distributed under the Vim licence. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What vim-classic is

vim-classic is a developer tool for macOS: vim 8 long term support version with no LLM-generated code.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Vim licence.

How to install vim-classic

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install vim-classic.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install vim-classic on Mac?

Run brew install vim-classic in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is vim-classic open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Vim licence.

Does vim-classic run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is vim-classic?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5428 in this catalogue.

What version of vim-classic is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.3.0.