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skevy/vimrc — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2019-08-06

★ 1Vim scriptAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TL;DR

A pre-built Vim configuration with syntax highlighting, a file browser, and Git integration that turns Vim into a ready-to-use editor in minutes.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Configures Vim
      Adds plugins
      Adds color themes
      Adds shortcuts
    Tech stack
      Vim script
      Shell script
    Use cases
      Set up new laptop
      Edit code over SSH
      Learn Vim configuration
    Audience
      Developers
      Vim beginners

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Get a fully configured Vim editor running in minutes on a new laptop.

REASON 2

Use the lightweight Basic version for quick edits over SSH on a remote server.

REASON 3

Browse files and search code fast with the bundled NERD Tree and ack.vim plugins.

REASON 4

Learn how Vim settings work by reading through the transparent configuration files.

What's in the stack?

Vim scriptShell

How it stacks up

skevy/vimrcaevri/dotfilesdelphinus/vim-json
Stars111
LanguageVim scriptVim scriptVim script
Last pushed2019-08-062020-05-162018-09-05
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity1/51/51/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Help me install the Awesome version of this vimrc setup on my machine.
Prompt 2
Show me how to add my own custom settings on top of this vimrc configuration.
Prompt 3
Explain what the bundled plugins like NERD Tree and ack.vim do in this vimrc.
Prompt 4
Walk me through updating this vimrc configuration with git pull.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is vimrc?

A pre-built Vim configuration with syntax highlighting, a file browser, and Git integration that turns Vim into a ready-to-use editor in minutes.

What language is vimrc written in?

Mainly Vim script. The stack also includes Vim script, Shell.

Is vimrc actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2019-08-06).

How hard is vimrc to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is vimrc for?

Mainly developer.

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