Installing Vim on macOS Using Homebrew

Opening Terminal on macOS#

To install Homebrew and Vim, you will use the Terminal app:

1. Open Spotlight Search: Press Cmd + Space to open Spotlight.
2. Search for Terminal: Type “Terminal” and press Enter.
3. Open Terminal: Click on the Terminal application to open it.

Installing Homebrew on macOS#

If Homebrew is not installed on your macOS:

1. Install Homebrew: Paste the following command in your Terminal and press Enter:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

2. Follow On-screen Instructions: The script will guide you through the necessary steps to complete the installation.
3. Set up Homebrew: After installation, add Homebrew to your system’s PATH by following the instructions the installer provides at the end.

Installing Vim Using Homebrew#

With Homebrew installed, you can easily install Vim:

1. Update Homebrew: Before installing Vim, update Homebrew to get the latest package data:

   brew update

2. Install Vim: Run the following command in Terminal:

   brew install vim

3. Verify Installation: Type vim --version in the Terminal to launch Vim and ensure it’s installed correctly.

Further Reading#

• Visit Vim’s official documentation for advanced configurations and usage tips.
• Learn more about using Homebrew for package management on macOS.

This guide walks you through the entire process of getting Vim installed on your macOS system via Homebrew, from launching the Terminal to the final installation commands.