Neovim is a modern take on Vim, designed for power users and developers. In this guide, we’ll install Neovim and set it up for basic usage.

Why Use Neovim?

  • Extensibility: Lua-based configuration.
  • Modern Features: Built-in LSP, tree-sitter support, etc.

Installation

Linux

Use your package manager:

apt update && sudo apt install neovim

macOS

Install using Homebrew:

brew install neovim

Windows

Install using choco or scoop:

choco install neovim

Verify the Installation

Run nvim in your terminal and create a basic configuration:

-- File: ~/.config/nvim/init.lua
print("Welcome to Neovim!")

What’s Next?

Ready to supercharge Neovim with plugins and custom configurations? Check out the next post: Configuring Neovim with My Dotfiles