syl20bnr/spacemacs
A community-driven Emacs distribution - The best editor is neither Emacs nor Vim, it's Emacs *and* Vim! observed · 2026-10-17
Health v2 · maintenance only
68/100
- Activity 100
- Release rhythm 8
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 5055
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 4
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
24544 stars · 4825 forks observed · 2026-10-17
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-10-12, confidence 0.99
Spacemacs is a community‑driven Emacs distribution that combines the power of Emacs with Vim‑style ergonomics via Evil mode. It provides a curated set of layers, keybinding conventions, and a discoverable interface for both beginners and power users.
Use cases
- I want a powerful text editor with Vim keybindings on Linux
- How can I set up a configurable Emacs environment for Python development?
- Looking for an IDE‑like experience in Emacs with pre‑installed language layers
- Need a cross‑platform editor that supports mnemonic shortcuts and easy package management
- Configure a development environment that blends Emacs and Vim workflows
When to choose
- You prefer Vim‑style modal editing but also want the extensibility of Emacs
- You need a ready‑made, community‑maintained configuration with many language layers
- You work on multiple OSes (Linux, macOS, Windows) and want a consistent editor experience
When to avoid
- You require a lightweight editor with minimal startup time
- You are looking for a standalone IDE with built‑in GUI wizards and project management beyond Emacs capabilities
- You need an editor that runs natively on mobile platforms
Facets
application · maturity active
editor gui plugin-system developer-tools text-editors windows spacemacs emacs vim evil-mode mnemonic-keybindings community-driven linux macos desktop
4 sources
- readme: https://github.com/syl20bnr/spacemacs · fetched 2026-10-17 · 2ff8a32668b9
- homepage: http://spacemacs.org · fetched 2026-09-28 · e20a11618a48
- site_page: https://www.spacemacs.org/doc/DOCUMENTATION.html · fetched 2026-09-28 · 8605993e2e30
- site_page: https://www.spacemacs.org/doc/FAQ.html · fetched 2026-09-28 · 421d6885753a
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| syl20bnr/spacemacs | main | 68 |
For agents
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