k-vim is a Vim configuration that provides a curated setup with plugin management and sensible defaults.
The project addresses the problem of configuring Vim from scratch by bundling a pre-configured vimrc with a modular plugin system. It uses vim-plug for plugin management and allows users to select from predefined plugin collections. The configuration includes support for asynchronous syntax checking in Vim 8, integrates YouCompleteMe for code completion, and provides multiple color themes including Solarized and Molokai.
The tool suits developers who want a ready-to-use Vim environment without extensive manual configuration. Installation requires cloning the repository and installing system dependencies including ctags and the_silver_searcher, along with Python support. The project is designed to be simple and maintainable, with a separate lightweight server-side variant available for environments where plugins are not needed. Users can customize the plugin set by editing the vimrc.bundles file before installation.
The project receives occasional updates addressing specific features like async syntax checking support. Documentation is maintained through a wiki and issues are tracked on GitHub, with the maintainer accepting pull requests from contributors.
