Google Vim Script Style Guide

Official Google Vim script coding standards for consistent plugin development.

Golden Rules

1. Use scriptencoding utf-8 — declare encoding at top of every file
2. Prefix plugin functions — avoid namespace collisions with other plugins
3. Use abort on functions — fail fast on errors instead of silently continuing
4. Check feature availability — use has('feature') before using features
5. Avoid global variables — use script-local s: instead of g: internally
6. Document all commands — help users understand usage
7. Test on multiple Vim versions — ensure broad compatibility

Quick Reference

Naming Conventions