CodeMirror
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VisitCodeMirror vs Neovim
What both publish
| Fact | CodeMirror | Neovim |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | The reference manual describes CodeMirror as a set of npm packages under the @codemirror scope, with features such as highlighting and undo history added through extensions. | Neovim provides a discoverable, versioned and documented API, ubiquitous RPC, Lua plugins and Tree-sitter parsing. |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web | Linux,macOS,Windows,Android |
CodeMirror plans
- CodeMirror (MIT open-source library)Free
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
Pick CodeMirror if…
It suits web developers embedding an editor component who need extensibility and common editing features. It also fits projects requiring accessibility and commercial-use permission.
Pick Neovim if…
Neovim suits users who want Vim’s editing model alongside Lua plugins, language-server features and an extensible API. It is also relevant to developers embedding an editor in a GUI, IDE or browser.