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neovim-remote for Mac

Control nvim processes using `nvr` command-line tool

Quick answer: neovim-remote is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install neovim-remote. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 135 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What neovim-remote is

neovim-remote is a command-line tool for macOS: control nvim processes using `nvr` command-line tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/mhinz/neovim-remote.

How to install neovim-remote

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install neovim-remote.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install neovim-remote on Mac?

Run brew install neovim-remote in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is neovim-remote open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does neovim-remote run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is neovim-remote?

It was installed 135 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2995 in this catalogue.

What version of neovim-remote is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.5.1.