Vim 9.2 has officially launched, bringing a host of new features and enhancements to this popular open-source text editor. Released two years after Vim 9.1, this update introduces comprehensive support for Wayland, including clipboard functionality, and adheres to the XDG Base Directory Specification for Linux systems.
Noteworthy features in Vim 9.2 include:
- Completion of words directly from registers.
- Fuzzy matching during insert-mode completion.
- A built-in interactive tutor plugin to help users learn Vim.
- A new vertical tab panel as an alternative to the traditional horizontal tabline.
- Native dark mode for windows’ menu and title bars.
- Enhanced full-screen support and improved toolbar icons.
The Vim9 scripting language has also seen significant updates, which include native support for Enums, generic functions, and the Tuple data type. Contributors like Yegappan Lakshmanan have showcased the capabilities of these features with projects that leverage advancements from AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
Additional enhancements in this version comprise new diff-mode features, updated defaults for modern hardware, and several new functions and options that cater to today’s workflows.
Vim 9.2 is readily available for download from the official website, and users can also install it via software repositories or as a Flatpak app from Flathub. The official AppImage binary is also available for those wanting a portable format from here.
For more detailed release notes, you can refer to the release documentation.