Vim plugin that emulates emacs' narrowing feature (but better than the other plugin that cheats and just folds the rest of the text, so it isn't really gone but still searchable and affected by global operations).
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
vim-narrow gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 11. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #3 among VimL repositories and #11,510 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
vim-narrow is an open-source project written in VimL: Vim plugin that emulates emacs' narrowing feature (but better than the other plugin that cheats and just folds the rest of the text, so it isn't really gone but still searchable and affected by global operations).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in VimL. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in VimL for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/jkramer/vim-narrow.git
cd vim-narrow⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
VimL environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
vim-narrow coordinates its core functionality through a modular VimL pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed vim-narrow into VimL backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install vim-narrow using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jkramer/vim-narrow.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for vim-narrow.
Import vim-narrow into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `vim-narrow --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with VimL, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
jkramer/vim-narrow is currently ranked #11,510 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11,392 | kad3nce/swxruby | Ruby | ★ 12 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,392 | aiwilliams/scenarios | Ruby | ★ 12 | Compare ↗ |
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| #11,392 | nicksieger/stickshift | Ruby | ★ 12 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,392 | drnic/drnic_js_test_helpers | JavaScript | ★ 12 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,510 | jkramer/vim-narrow This Project | VimL | ★ 11 | |
| #11,510 | jnewland/xhtmlize | Ruby | ★ 11 | Compare ↗ |
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| #11,510 | anotherjesse/elasticfox | JavaScript | ★ 11 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does vim-narrow do? +
Vim plugin that emulates emacs' narrowing feature (but better than the other plugin that cheats and just folds the rest of the text, so it isn't really gone but still searchable and affected by global operations).
What language is vim-narrow written in? +
The primary language is VimL. Topics include: software.
Is vim-narrow actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 4, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does vim-narrow have? +
vim-narrow has 11 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does vim-narrow rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 11 stars, jkramer/vim-narrow is ranked #11,510 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3 among VimL projects.
What license is vim-narrow distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
