tpope/vim-surround
surround.vim: Delete/change/add parentheses/quotes/XML-tags/much more with ease
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MOST-STARRED Vim Script
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +84 | +353 | +1.1K |
| Per day | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Forks gained | +2 | +9 | +22 |
vim-surround gained 353 stars in the last 30 days, about 12 a day, and now has 14.1K. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 784 stars a year. It ranks #2 among Vim Script repositories and #654 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Sep 11, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
vim-surround has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
vim-surround is an open-source project written in Vim Script: surround.vim: Delete/change/add parentheses/quotes/XML-tags/much more with ease.
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-surround.git
cd vim-surround⚙ 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-surround 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-surround 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-surround using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/tpope/vim-surround.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for vim-surround.
Import vim-surround into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `vim-surround --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-surround is currently ranked #654 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does vim-surround do? +
surround.vim: Delete/change/add parentheses/quotes/XML-tags/much more with ease
What language is vim-surround written in? +
The primary language is Vim Script. Topics include: software.
Is vim-surround actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 30, 2024 with 140 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does vim-surround have? +
vim-surround has 14,103 stars and 447 forks on GitHub.
How does vim-surround rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 14,103 stars, tpope/vim-surround is ranked #654 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2 among Vim Script projects.
What license is vim-surround distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
