Simple Vim configuration script to get started right the way!

The configurations include:

• Support relative numbering
• Ignore non editable files
• Set tabs as 4 space characters
• Ignore case during searches
• Highlight searched words
• New colorschemes
• New keymaps

This solution is targeted for beginners in both Vim and Linux that want to have a basic starting point without going deep into configurations. Jump into action!

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Visual Interface Improved (Vim) editor is usually available by default in most Unix systems. In case Vim is not installed by default, use the following command:

• Debian-based (Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Pop OS)

sudo apt install vim

• Arch-based (Arch, Manjaro, EndeavourOS, Garuda Linux)

sudo pacman -S vim

• Fedora-based (Fedora, Nobara, Ultramarine)

sudo dnf install vim

With Vim already installed, just run the following script (while in the repository's root folder):

./setup.sh

Now Vim should now be configured and ready! Note that if a previous configuration was already available on the system the script might not execute properly.

There are 3 colorschemes added to this repository:

• Onedark
• Onedark Custom
• Monokai

By default, Onedark Custom is set. One may change it by uncommenting the desired scheme in .vimrc. Here are some samples of the colorschemes with C language, in the order above:

There are only 3 keymaps set:

• Ctrl + C -> Esc in insert mode
• Ctrl + / -> Comment line
• Ctrl + Shift + / -> Uncomment line

• Windows is not supported!
• Tested on Manjaro and Ubuntu (24.04)
• Shoutout to:
  • brandon-wallace
  • joshdick
  • ku1ik