Vim plugin for the Perl module / CLI script 'ack'
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#3
MOST-STARRED VimL
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
ack.vim gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3 among VimL repositories and #14,015 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 23, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
ack.vim has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ack.vim is an open-source project written in VimL: Vim plugin for the Perl module / CLI script 'ack'.
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/pope/ack.vim.git
cd ack.vim⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
VimL environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ack.vim 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 ack.vim 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 ack.vim using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/pope/ack.vim.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ack.vim.
Import ack.vim into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ack.vim --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
pope/ack.vim is currently ranked #14,015 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #14,015 | pope/ack.vim This Project | VimL | ★ 2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ack.vim do? +
Vim plugin for the Perl module / CLI script 'ack'
What language is ack.vim written in? +
The primary language is VimL. Topics include: software.
Is ack.vim actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 26, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ack.vim have? +
ack.vim has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does ack.vim rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, pope/ack.vim is ranked #14,015 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3 among VimL projects.
What license is ack.vim distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
