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GarudaNvim continuously evolves with each update, refining features, squashing bugs, and adding tools to make your Neovim experience smoother and more efficient. As a Neovim distribution designed for code and keyboard enthusiasts, GarudaNvim receives regular updates that improve performance, introduce new plugins, and enhance the user interface, allowing coders to be more productive and enjoy coding even more.

Below, you’ll find details on our current and previous releases, including version numbers, release dates, new features, and links to each update. Each release strives to bring GarudaNvim closer to the needs of developers who value simplicity, speed, and robust functionality.

Current Release

Version: 1.5.0

  • Release Date: June 17, 2026
  • Features:
    • Full LSP support: clangd (C/C++), pyright (Python), jdtls (Java), gopls (Go), ts_ls (JS/TS/JSX/TSX) via Mason 2.0
    • Intelligent code completion with blink.cmp (LSP, snippets, path, buffer sources)
    • Format on save for all supported languages via conform.nvim
    • Claude Code AI integration — AI coding assistant as a native panel inside Neovim
    • GarudaNvim self-updater (<Space> Z) — update to stable or bleeding-edge from inside the editor
    • Minimum Neovim version bumped to 0.10.0
  • Link: GarudaNvim v1.5.0 Release Notes

Past Releases

Version: 1.4.0

  • Release Date: June 16, 2025
  • Features:
    • Precise, grammar-based syntax highlighting with nvim-treesitter
    • Revamped command-line and notification UI with Noice
    • Effortless text surrounding with nvim-surround
    • New Doom One colorscheme
    • Modular plugin structure overhaul (dump_plugins refactored into separate files)
    • Keymap bug fixes for a smoother navigation experience
  • Link: GarudaNvim v1.4.0 Release Notes

Version: 1.3.0

  • Release Date: November 1, 2024
  • Features:
    • Streamlined keybindings with WhichKey
    • Versatile Terminal Management with ToggleTerm
    • Enhanced git functionality with Lazygit
    • Visual git tracking with Gitsigns
    • Intelligent new Installer
    • More Colorschemes so that no one feels left out
  • Link: GarudaNvim v1.3.0 Release Notes

Version: 1.2.0

  • Release Date: October 19, 2024
  • Features:
    • Fuzzy finder with Telescope plugin
    • Simplified project management with Project.nvim
    • Dashboard screen with Alpha.nvim
    • New Colorscheme options for users
  • Link: GarudaNvim v1.2.0 Release Notes

Version: 1.1.0

  • Release Date: October 13, 2024
  • Features:
    • New Colorscheme plugins added
    • Updated Default colorscheme to better suit the user's needs
    • Better tab and buffer management with Barbar.nvim
    • Sleek and informative statusline with Lualine.nvim
  • Link: GarudaNvim v1.1.0 Release Notes

Version: 1.0.0

  • Release Date: October 11, 2024
  • Features:
    • Extended OS support for Linux Distributions
    • Hassle free plugin installation with Lazy plugin manager
    • Enhanced file exploration with NvimTree
    • Set the Onedarkpro theme as default colorscheme
    • Custom keymaps for streamlined navigation and code editing.
    • Reorganized Folder structure
    • Readme updated
  • Link: GarudaNvim v1.0.0 Release Notes

Version: 0.2.0

Version: 0.1.0 - Initial Release

Installer Releases

The installer is versioned separately from GarudaNvim. The install command always fetches the latest installer release automatically.

Version: 0.6.0 — Current

  • Release Date: June 17, 2026
  • Changes:
    • Minimum Neovim version bumped from 0.9.0 to 0.10.0, matching GarudaNvim v1.5.0 requirements
  • Link: Installer v0.6.0 Release Notes

Version: 0.5.0

  • Release Date: June 15, 2026
  • Changes:
    • Fixed shell compatibility (bash shebang instead of sh)
    • Fixed OS detection for derivative distros via $ID_LIKE
    • Fixed dangerous pacman -Sy on Arch Linux
    • Added Neovim minimum version check (>= 0.9.0)
    • Added warnings for RHEL/CentOS dependency gaps (ripgrep, lazygit)
    • Fixed git describe crash on repos with no tags
    • Fixed font detection to use glob instead of exact filename
  • Link: Installer v0.5.0 Release Notes

Version: 0.4.0

Version: 0.3.0

Version: 0.2.0

Version: 0.1.0 - Initial Release

Keep an eye on this page for more updates, as GarudaNvim continues to roll out enhancements and new features with each release!

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