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22 Free and Open-Source Vim-Like Text Editors Reviewed

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This article lists 22 free and open-source text editors that emulate the functionality of Vim. The editors are presented as a controversial topic within the broader discussion of text editing tools. All recommended editors are released under open-source licenses. AI

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22 Free and Open-Source Vim-Like Text Editors Reviewed

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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