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Vim: v9.1.1713

2025-08-30T01:17:38Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1713

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1713 - Vim git commit: 5355e8186 - glibc: 2.34

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9.1.1713: filetype: fvwm2m4 files are no longer detected
9.1.1712: Screen not redrawn properly on t_RB response
9.1.1711: Missing type cast in clipboard.c
runtime(doc): Add [range] spec to :help :tcl and :help :tclfile
runtime(doc): Tweak documentation style
9.1.1710: Compile warnings in clipboard.c
9.1.1709: filetype: kyaml files are not recognized
runtime(vim): Update base syntax, match :defer command argument
9.1.1708: tests: various tests can be improved
runtime(astro): catch json_decode() error when parsing tsconfig.json
9.1.1707: diff.pro contains #ifdefs

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

The difference between the GVim and Vim Appimage is, that the GVim version includes a graphical User Interface (GTK3) and other X11 features like clipboard handling. That means, for proper clipboard support, you'll need the GVim Appimage, but you can only run this on a system that has the X11 libraries installed.

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1713/GVim-v9.1.1713.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1713/Vim-v9.1.1713.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

The Vim / GVim AppImage's are compiled with Vim interfaces for Perl 5.30, Python 3.8+, Ruby 2.7, and Lua 5.3 and built on Ubuntu 22.04 ("jammy"). If your system runs this exact version of Ubuntu (or some compatible flavor), and has the corresponding interpreter packages installed, they will work just as in a native Vim distro package.

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.

Vim: v9.1.1706

2025-08-28T01:20:58Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1706

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1706 - Vim git commit: 2635e83d4 - glibc: 2.34

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9.1.1706: MS-Windows: Compile error when building with if_ruby
README.md: Fix the Warp link
README.md: Make the Vim logo visible again.
README.md: Add sponsor banner
9.1.1705: time.h include is available on all platforms
runtime(tutor): Add a section on text objects and special registers to Chapter 2
9.1.1704: Cannot determine non-X11/Wayland clipmethods
9.1.1703: Cannot react to terminal OSC responses
runtime(vim): update vim syntax generator for patch v9.1.1692
9.1.1702: tests: test_edit still fails on CI
9.1.1701: tests: failure on CI with GUI and ASAN in test_edit.res
9.1.1700: Multiline ignorecase specific pattern does not match with 'ignorecase'
9.1.1699: Fuzzy completion disabled for 'findfunc' and customlist
runtime(debversions): Move bullseye, focal, and oracular to "unsupported"
9.1.1698: Some error numbers are not documented
runtime(vimcomplete): Try catch completion of `pack_jobs->add({`
9.1.1697: tests: no test for aclocal.m4
runtime(indent-tests): Use silent write of resulting files
translation: Remove outdated rule for nl.po

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1706/GVim-v9.1.1706.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1706/Vim-v9.1.1706.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.

Vim: v9.1.1696

2025-08-27T01:22:07Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1696

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1696 - Vim git commit: bc461f952 - glibc: 2.34

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runtime(indent-tests): Use silent write of resulting files
translation: Remove outdated rule for nl.po
9.1.1696: tabnr from getwininfo() for popup windows is always 0
runtime(tutor): remove duplicate tutor1.zh
runtime(tutor): fix language selection for zh
9.1.1695: Need more Vim script specific tests
9.1.1694: filetype: Buck eXtension Lang files are not recognized
9.1.1693: tests: test_filetype fails in shadow dir
9.1.1692: global_functions are not constant
9.1.1691: over-allocation in ga_concat_strings()
9.1.1690: Missing recursion guard in dos/unix_expandpath()
9.1.1689: CmdlineChanged not triggered by <Del>
9.1.1688: potential buffer overrun in bufwrite.c
9.1.1687: filetype: autoconf filetype not always correct
runtime(lf): update syntax to support lf version r37

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1696/GVim-v9.1.1696.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1696/Vim-v9.1.1696.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.

Vim: v9.1.1686

2025-08-26T01:24:16Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1686

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1686 - Vim git commit: 3571388de - glibc: 2.34

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runtime(lf): update syntax to support lf version r37
9.1.1686: if_ruby: unknown pragma when not using gcc
9.1.1685: Missing changes from PR 18068

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1686/GVim-v9.1.1686.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1686/Vim-v9.1.1686.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.

Vim: v9.1.1684

2025-08-25T01:26:12Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1684

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1684 - Vim git commit: 3b3b93612 - glibc: 2.34

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9.1.1684: min()/max() does not handle float data types
9.1.1683: xxd: Avoid null dereference in autoskip colorless
runtime(python): support 'type's soft keyword form
9.1.1682: tests: Test_wildtrigger_update_screen() creates unused mapping
9.1.1681: tests: no test for actually moving cursor with 'acl'
runtime(termdebug): Remove load guard
runtime(doc): update termguicolors default description

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1684/GVim-v9.1.1684.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1684/Vim-v9.1.1684.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.

Vim: v9.1.1680

2025-08-24T01:30:52Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1680

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1680 - Vim git commit: dc725a04f - glibc: 2.34

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runtime(doc): update termguicolors default description
9.1.1680: MS-Windows: possible buffer-under run in if_cscope
9.1.1679: unclear what key causes CmdlineLeave autocommand
runtime(netrw): fix :Explore command in terminal
9.1.1678: Amiga: cannot handle large undo files
9.1.1677: wrong ifdef in message.c
9.1.1676: completion: long line shown twice
runtime(sh): add syntax highlighting support for ${ cmd;} and ${|cmd;}
9.1.1675: MS-Windows: Makefiles can be refactored
9.1.1674: Patch v9.1.1666 causes problems on kitty
9.1.1673: if_python: still support for Python 1
9.1.1672: completion: cannot add timeouts for 'cpt' sources
runtime(fstab): Added mtab support to fstab syntax.
9.1.1671: configure: missing comment about AC_CONFIG_SRCDIR
9.1.1670: completion: autocomplete breaks second completion
9.1.1669: Vim script: no support for URI de-/encoding
9.1.1668: items() does not work for Blobs
9.1.1667: Another outdated comment in eval.c
9.1.1666: no support for terminal primary device attributes

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1680/GVim-v9.1.1680.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1680/Vim-v9.1.1680.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.

Vim: v9.1.1665

2025-08-23T01:20:25Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1665

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1665 - Vim git commit: 5d3c39af2 - glibc: 2.34

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9.1.1665: Outdated comment in eval.c
runtime(doc): Fix missing heading in remote.txt
9.1.1664: configure: can use any autoconf
runtime(doc): Tweak documentation style
runtime(colors): Update colorschemes

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1665/GVim-v9.1.1665.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1665/Vim-v9.1.1665.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.

Vim: v9.1.1663

2025-08-21T01:22:15Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1663

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1663 - Vim git commit: f3055eac8 - glibc: 2.34

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runtime(colors): Update colorschemes
9.1.1663: xxd: 9.1.0023 introduced additional dependency
runtime(systemverilog): Add syntax highlighting for 1800-2023 block strings
9.1.1662: Issues with proto files: missing or inconsistent prototypes.
9.1.1661: Coverity finds a few issues in clientserver.c
9.1.1660: popups without decoration are positioned wrong at bottom of screen
9.1.1659: configure: uses AC_INIT without args
9.1.1658: Missing includes for Wayland headers
9.1.1657: Autocompletion adds delay
runtime(doc): correct another problem in :h items()
9.1.1656: MS-Windows: Patch v9.1.1652 breaks clipboard
9.1.1655: Build-failure in do_mouse()
9.1.1654: build failure when FEAT_DIFF is not defined
9.1.1653: Coverity complains about Null pointer dereference
translation(it): Update Italian translation
translation(it): update Italian manpage

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1663/GVim-v9.1.1663.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1663/Vim-v9.1.1663.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.

Vim: v9.1.1652

2025-08-19T01:24:57Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1652

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1652 - Vim git commit: 3e152c76a - glibc: 2.34

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9.1.1652: cannot determine non-X11/Wayland clipmethods
9.1.1651: Cannot use clientserver over socket
9.1.1650: popup: window may not properly resize
9.1.1649: attrs allocation and fuzzy growarray could leak
runtime(python): optimize pythonSync pattern
CI: Bump actions/checkout from 4 to 5
9.1.1648: MS-Windows: some style issues with patch v9.1.1646
runtime(doc): fix style and clarify items() function for String type
9.1.1647: filetype: Cangjie files are not recognized

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1652/GVim-v9.1.1652.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1652/Vim-v9.1.1652.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.

Vim: v9.1.1646

2025-08-18T01:34:03Z

Vim AppImage Release v9.1.1646

Version Information:
GVim: v9.1.1646 - Vim git commit: a2f13bf78 - glibc: 2.34

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9.1.1646: MS-Windows: completion cannot handle implicit drive letters
9.1.1645: fuzzy.c can be further improved
9.1.1644: configure: doesn't separate CPPFLAGS and CFLAGS
runtime(doc): Update help for the items() function
9.1.1643: tabpanel: mouse code too complicated
9.1.1642: configure: wrong C99 feature test
9.1.1641: a few compiler warnings are output

What is the Difference between the GVim and the Vim Appimage?

For a Server or headless environment, you are probably be better with the Vim version.

Note: The image is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS jammy. It most likely won't work on older distributions.

Run it

Download the AppImage, make it executable then you can just run it:

wget -O /tmp/gvim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1646/GVim-v9.1.1646.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/gvim.appimage
/tmp/gvim.appimage
# alternatively, download the Vim Appimage
wget -O /tmp/vim.appimage https://github.com/vim/vim-appimage/releases/download/v9.1.1646/Vim-v9.1.1646.glibc2.34-x86_64.AppImage
chmod +x /tmp/vim.appimage
/tmp/vim.appimage

That's all, you should have a graphical vim now running (if you have a graphical system running) 😄

If you want a terminal Vim (with X11 and clipboard feature enabled), just create a symbolic link with a name starting with "vim". Like:

ln -s /tmp/gvim.appimage /tmp/vim.appimage

Then execute vim.appimage to get a terminal Vim.

Interpreter interfaces

Otherwise,

for Python 3: install it on your system. In Vim, set pythonthreedll=libpython3.10.so or similar (use the shell command sudo ldconfig -p | grep libpython3 to find the library name). See :help +python3/dyn-stable.
for any interpreter other than Python: the appimage embeds a version of its runtime. The Vim interface will work (see e.g. :help lua, :help perl, :help ruby), however it won't have access to the default / base modules (with various effects for each interpreter). Any interpreter modules (base and add-ons) installed on your system will be ignored and are most likely not compatible with the runtime version embedded in the AppImage.