Star History
Momentum
+15
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#5
MOST-STARRED Vim Script
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +15 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
vim-git gained 15 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 597. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 33 stars a year. It ranks #5 among Vim Script repositories and #3,944 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
51
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Sep 11, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
vim-git has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
vim-git is an open-source project written in Vim Script: Vim Git runtime files.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Vim Script. 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 Vim Script 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/tpope/vim-git.git
cd vim-git⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Vim Script environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
vim-git coordinates its core functionality through a modular Vim Script 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-git into Vim Script 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-git using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/tpope/vim-git.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for vim-git.
Import vim-git into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `vim-git --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Vim Script, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
tpope/vim-git is currently ranked #3,944 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3,937 | chromium/crashpad | C++ | ★ 599 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,937 | ww-w-ai/bkit-claude-code | JavaScript | ★ 599 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,937 | illegalstudio/elephc | Rust | ★ 599 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,937 | ViceVerse-cz/Serein | Rust | ★ 599 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,943 | frostwire/frostwire | Java | ★ 598 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,944 | tpope/vim-git This Project | Vim Script | ★ 597 | |
| #3,944 | eclipse-hawkbit/hawkbit | Java | ★ 597 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,945 | jfrog/jfrog-cli | Go | ★ 596 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,945 | CommunityToolkit/Maui.Markup | C# | ★ 596 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,945 | foundryvtt/dnd5e | JavaScript | ★ 596 | Compare ↗ |
| #3,945 | abgox/PSCompletions | Rust | ★ 596 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does vim-git do? +
Vim Git runtime files
What language is vim-git written in? +
The primary language is Vim Script. Topics include: software.
Is vim-git actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 3, 2024 with 3 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does vim-git have? +
vim-git has 597 stars and 83 forks on GitHub.
How does vim-git rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 597 stars, tpope/vim-git is ranked #3,944 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5 among Vim Script projects.
What license is vim-git distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
