What Are The Best Startup Optimizations For M Vim?

2025-09-03 05:08:31 408

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Isaac
Isaac
2025-09-04 02:52:04
On slow mornings I poke at my 'mvim' config like tuning a bike chain: measure, loosen, test. The quickest wins I've learned are profiling startup (mvim --startuptime), moving plugins to optional packs (pack/*/opt), and relying on autoload functions so code runs only when called. Disabling unused providers (node/python/ruby/perl) stops expensive checks. Also, avoid heavy statuslines and file explorers at startup — defer them or use tiny alternatives. These changes usually cut half the wait for me and make opening files feel instant.
Noah
Noah
2025-09-05 16:20:12
I like tidy setups, so my approach to speeding up 'mvim' is about organization and small trade-offs. First, I audit: run startuptime, disable providers I don't use, and move big plugins into optional packs. Then I embrace on-demand loading—autoload functions, Plug 'x', { 'on': 'Command' } or placing plugins in pack/*/opt. That way, heavy code stays asleep until needed.

I also reduce GUI overhead: fewer fancy fonts, defer complex menus, and keep the initial statusline minimal. For searches and fuzzy-finding, I rely on system tools like ripgrep and only load the UI bridge when invoked. Over time these habits turned a sluggish launch into something comfortably fast. If you're curious, try profiling one change at a time — it's oddly satisfying to see the numbers drop.
Xavier
Xavier
2025-09-07 10:26:22
Oh wow, trimming 'mvim' startup is one of those tiny joys that makes the whole day smoother. I usually start by profiling so I know what's actually slow: run mvim --startuptime ~/vim-startup.log and open that log. It quickly shows which scripts or plugins dominate time. Once I know the culprits, I move heavy things into autoload or optional plugin folders so they only load when needed.

Next, I use lazy-loading with a plugin manager like 'vim-plug' (Plug 'foo', { 'on': 'SomeCommand' } or 'for': ['python', 'javascript']). Put plugins you need immediately in 'start' and everything else in 'opt' or load by filetype. Also disable unnecessary providers (let g:loaded_python_provider = 0, let g:loaded_ruby_provider = 0) if you don't use them — that shave off seconds. Finally, keep UI tweaks minimal for GUI start: font fallback, complex statuslines and external helpers (like large LSPs) can wait until you open a project. After a few iterations of profile → defer → test, 'mvim' feels snappy and more pleasant to use.
Oliver
Oliver
2025-09-07 15:20:23
If you're chasing a faster 'mvim' launch, I break it down into a few practical moves I do every few months. First: isolate. Launch mvim with -u NONE or --noplugin to confirm it's config/plugin related. Then use --startuptime to capture where time goes.

I aggressively use autoload and the 'opt' folder for seldom-used plugins. With 'vim-plug' I call Plug commands with 'on', 'for', or 'rtp' options so they only load for relevant filetypes or commands. Also, move big runtime files (colorschemes, snippets) to load only when needed. Disable providers you don't need (python, node, perl, ruby) so the provider checks don't stall startup. Replace heavy statuslines and file explorers with lighter alternatives or lazy-load them. And if you rely on language servers, spawn them on buffer open rather than at GUI startup.

A last pro tip: keep your GUI-specific config in .gvimrc and source it only for the GUI. That keeps terminal and GUI startups independent and lean.
Naomi
Naomi
2025-09-08 15:43:31
Picture this: you open your laptop, click the 'mvim' icon and you actually get the editor before coffee goes cold. I got there by changing how things load rather than ripping features out. I started by extracting all GUI-only tweaks (fonts, custom menus) into a .gvimrc and only sourcing it in GUI mode, so the core startup stayed minimal. Then I made a habit of writing small autoload wrappers—functions in autoload/ that only pull in plugin code when you call a command.

I also swapped a few heavy plugins for lazy-loading equivalents and used filetype-based loading: for example, only load the TypeScript tooling when I open a .ts file. If you're using LSPs, spawn them on buffer open instead of launching with Vim. One practical change that paid off: replacing an always-on fancy statusline with a lightweight one that loads extras on BufEnter. The result? a noticeably snappier 'mvim' that still feels feature-rich when I need it.
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