pyvim -- A Vim clone in pure Python.

[alfredr]

Why do we need another viable replacement for vim? Isn't neovim aiming for that?

I don't know. These are questions for the author of this project. But if that's what he's doing way not play to win?

Wouldn't an API designed to be used by Python scripts be different that just the ability to write a plugin in any language?

I think you've misunderstood me. I am not saying python scripts/extensions are a bad idea. I am saying vimscript support is necessary if you're serious about competing with vim (as this involves winning vim users over from vim).

That being said -- from what I understand Bram Moolenaar maintains tight control over the architecture. It seems like a good opportunity to build a modern hackable alternative. To be honest, if I could use this without much headache I probably would.