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Vim Classic by Drew DeVault
Long-term-support fork of Vim 8, maintained without generative AI tools.
Visit Vim Classic ↗About Vim Classic
Long-term-support fork of Vim 8, maintained without generative AI tools. Vim Classic is a open source makers product built by indie maker Drew DeVault, launched in 2026.
- Status
- Active
- Launched
- 2026
- Category
- Open Source Makers
- Website
- vim-classic.org
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Vim Classic FAQ
What is Vim Classic?
Vim Classic is a open source makers product: Long-term-support fork of Vim 8, maintained without generative AI tools.
Who made Vim Classic?
Vim Classic was made by Drew DeVault, Founder of SourceHut and creator of Sway and the Hare programming language. It launched in 2026. Drew DeVault has also built SourceHut, Hare, Sway, aerc.
Is Vim Classic still active?
Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, Vim Classic is still active and run by Drew DeVault at vim-classic.org.
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