What is Vim-Plug?
A minimalist Vim plugin manager.
Vim-Plug is a tool in the Tools for Text Editors category of a tech stack.
Vim-Plug is an open source tool with 33.2K GitHub stars and 1.9K GitHub forks. Here’s a link to Vim-Plug's open source repository on GitHub
Who uses Vim-Plug?
Companies
3 companies reportedly use Vim-Plug in their tech stacks, including Samsunir, Static Void Academy, and FPTU Tech Stack.
Developers
64 developers on StackShare have stated that they use Vim-Plug.
Vim-Plug Integrations
Pros of Vim-Plug
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Vim-Plug's Features
- Easier to setup: Single file. No boilerplate code required.
- Easier to use: Concise, intuitive syntax
- Super-fast parallel installation/update (requires +ruby)
- On-demand loading to achieve fast startup time
- Post-update hooks
- Can choose a specific branch or tag for each plugin
- Support for externally managed plugins
Vim-Plug Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Vim-Plug?
pathogen.vim
Manage your 'runtimepath' with ease. In practical terms, pathogen.vim makes it super easy to install plugins and runtime files in their own private directories.
NeoBundle
NeoBundle is a next generation Vim plugin manager. This plugin is based on Vundle, but I renamed and added tons of features, while Vundle tends to stay simple.
Vundle
Vundle is short for Vim bundle and is a Vim plugin manager.
JavaScript
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Git
Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
