METAL SPEED, AI-NATIVE, INFINITELY EXTENSIBLE.

AI-Native Editor
Built in Zig

Neovim-compatible with metal speed. Zig + Hermes/JSI for instant performance, TypeScript for powerful plugins. The proven Neovim architecture meets modern AI workflows—no vendor lock-in.

curl -fsSL https://vimcraft.com/install.sh | sh

Built for AI-Powered Development

Vimcraft gives you the essential building blocks to create agentic AI workflows. No waiting for vendors, no feature requests—just pure creative freedom.

AI-Native Workflows

Vimcraft is built for agentic AI development from the ground up. Unlike traditional editors that bolt on AI features as an afterthought, every aspect of Vimcraft is designed to support AI-powered workflows. Create custom AI agents, build intelligent code assistants, and implement autonomous development tools—all without waiting for vendor updates or fighting against the editor's architecture.

Neovim + TypeScript

Battle-tested Neovim architecture with proven APIs you trust. Your muscle memory stays intact with full Neovim compatibility. Use TypeScript you know—with hot reload, Chrome debugger, and the entire ecosystem—to design your Editor + AI workflow. No vendor lock-in, no proprietary APIs, just proven foundations meeting modern tooling.

Metal Speed

Zig core combined with Hermes JSI delivers instant startup and zero-latency interactions. The Hermes engine (from React Native) provides a blazing-fast JavaScript runtime, while JSI enables direct Zig ↔ TypeScript communication with zero serialization overhead. Every keystroke feels instant, every command executes immediately—because performance isn't optional for AI workflows.

Experience Vimcraft

A modern Vim experience built with Zig and powered by TypeScript plugins.

Terminal / IDE
TYPESCRIPT

Built for Hackers & Builders

The development experience you deserve. Hot reload your plugins instantly, debug with Chrome DevTools, and build with full TypeScript autocomplete. No compilation waiting, no guessing—just pure creative flow.

Instant Hot Reload
Edit your plugins and see changes immediately. No restart, no rebuild—just save and watch your code run instantly
Chrome DevTools
Debug with the tools you already know. Set breakpoints, inspect variables, profile performance—full Chrome debugging built-in
Typed Everything
Full TypeScript definitions for every API. Autocomplete, type checking, and inline docs—build with confidence, not guesswork

Unlimited Possibilities

Essential building blocks for agentic AI workflows. Four clean layers that empower you to build exactly what you need—no vendor limitations.

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User Configuration

init.js • Build AI workflows • No vendor lock-in

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JavaScript API

vim.* • Neovim-compatible • TypeScript types

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JSI Bridge

Zero-copy • Direct calls • No serialization

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Editor Core (Zig)

Buffer • Rendering • Input • Performance-critical

Metal Speed
Zig + Hermes JSI
AI-Ready
Agentic workflow primitives
Your Freedom
No waiting for vendors