Vim como alternativa Linux a Visual Studio Code

Actualizado el 22 de octubre de 2026

Nuestra opinión

Vim can replace Visual Studio Code for users who are comfortable with modal editing and prefer a lightweight, keyboard‑driven environment. It covers the basics of syntax highlighting, Git integration via plugins, and can be extended to provide code completion and debugging, but it requires more setup and a steeper learning curve. Beginners or developers who rely heavily on built‑in UI features, visual debugging, and a rich extension marketplace will find VS Code more convenient, while power users who value speed and deep configurability may prefer Vim.

Cobertura de funciones55%

Licencia: Vim
Precio: Gratis
Última versión: 9.2.1161 (30 de septiembre de 2026)
Valoración: —

Instalar Vim Sitio oficial ↗

Captura de pantalla de Vim — The GVim main window

Lo que funciona igual

Syntax highlighting for many languages
Git integration through plugins
Extensible via a large plugin ecosystem
Cross‑platform availability
Support for terminal usage

Lo que cambia

VS Code offers built‑in graphical debugging; Vim needs external tools and configuration
Code completion and refactoring are out‑of‑the‑box in VS Code; Vim relies on plugins like coc.nvim or YouCompleteMe
VS Code provides an integrated UI for extensions, settings, and file explorer; Vim is primarily keyboard‑driven and text‑based
VS Code includes a rich marketplace and one‑click installs; Vim plugin management is manual or via plugin managers
VS Code has built‑in support for tasks, launch configurations, and workspace settings; Vim requires custom scripts

Abrir tus archivos de Visual Studio Code

Vim can open any plain‑text file that VS Code can, including source files, markdown, JSON, and configuration files. VS Code project files such as *.code-workspace are simple JSON and can be opened in Vim, but Vim does not interpret workspace settings or UI layout information. Exporting VS Code‑specific settings to Vim is not automatic; you would need to translate them manually into .vimrc or plugin configurations.

Pasar de Visual Studio Code a Vim, paso a paso

Install Vim from your distribution's package manager or via Flathub.
Copy your existing configuration files (e.g., .vimrc) or start with a minimal setup.
Install a plugin manager (vim-plug, Vundle, or packer) to handle extensions.
Add plugins for language servers (coc.nvim, nvim-lspconfig) to get code completion and diagnostics.
Configure Git integration plugins (vim-fugitive, vim-gitgutter) for status and diff views.
Set up a terminal multiplexer (tmux) if you need a split view similar to VS Code's integrated terminal.

Funciones clave de Vim

Edición modal (modos normal, insert, visual, comando)
Extenso ecosistema de plugins
Altamente configurable vía .vimrc
Soporte para cientos de tipos de archivos y resaltado de sintaxis
Búsqueda y reemplazo potente con expresiones regulares
Grabación y reproducción de macros
Integración con herramientas externas (git, compiladores, linters)
Disponibilidad multiplataforma

Cómo instalar Vim en Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.vim.Vim

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install vim

Debiansudo apt install vim

Fedorasudo dnf install vim

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S gvim

openSUSEsudo zypper install vim

Preguntas frecuentes

Can Vim provide the same debugging experience as VS Code?

Not out of the box. You need to install and configure external debuggers (e.g., vimspector, nvim-dap) and learn their command sequences.

Is Vim suitable for large projects with many dependencies?

Yes, but you will rely on external tools (build systems, language servers) and must configure them manually, unlike VS Code's integrated project handling.

Do I lose any file‑type support when switching?

No. Vim supports the same plain‑text file types as VS Code; only VS Code‑specific UI files (like settings.json) need manual translation.