Neovim 0.13.1: release date and what's coming
At a glance
Neovim 0.13.1 is a minor release that is currently in development; it is not released yet. 0 of 14 planned items (0%) are done. The project's tracker lists a target date of Nov 26, 2026. The current version is 0.12.6.
0% of planned items closed · 14 still open
- Status
- In development
- Current version
- 0.12.6
- Progress
- 0% (0/14)
- Target date
- Nov 26, 2026
- Release type
- Minor
What's coming in Neovim 0.13.1
In progress
- session: E95 restoring named acwrite buffers (:restart), written as enew + :file instead of :edit Issue #42387
- Windows: file opens in a second buffer when the path has ".." Issue #42431
- ui2: window options applied inconsistently Issue #42392
- multicursor: cursors invisible when place on hlsearch Issue #41629
- feat(fs): glob/wildcard patterns in `vim.fs.find()` PR #33771
- fix(vim.system): wait() timeout, and signal being sent PR #26917
- :checkhealth should report orphan Nvim servers Issue #39501
- docs: guidance for vim.pos, vim.range Issue #39868
- `package.path` includes `./?.lua` allowing arbitrary code execution from current directory Issue #38966
- vim.system():wait() may return `nil` Issue #37922
- LSP: do not treat HOME dir as a "root dir" Issue #36654
- remote: `--headless` silently ignores `--server` Issue #36448
- Decouple vim.lsp.config `root_markers` from LSP Issue #34622
- vim.system zombie process with detach=false Issue #29475
Open the project tracker for the live list.
Neovim 0.13.1 release date
The project's tracker lists a target date of Nov 26, 2026. Target dates can change, so treat it as a guide, not a promise.
For context, recent Neovim releases have landed about every 36 days (median of the last few). The current version, 0.12.6, came out 13 days ago (Oct 9, 2026). That is only a pattern from past releases, not a commitment from the maintainers.
How to prepare
Minor versions normally add features without breaking existing code. Keep your current version pinned and upgrade after the release notes are out and your tests pass.
brew upgrade neovimwinget upgrade Neovim.NeovimThe commands above install the current stable version, 0.12.6.
Neovim 0.13.1 FAQ
When will Neovim 0.13.1 be released?
The project's tracker lists a target date of Nov 26, 2026. Target dates can change, so treat it as a guide, not a promise. 0 of 14 planned items are done (0%).
What is coming in Neovim 0.13.1?
Recent work includes: session: E95 restoring named acwrite buffers (:restart), written as enew +…; Windows: file opens in a second buffer when the path has ".."; ui2: window options applied inconsistently. The full list is above.
Is Neovim 0.13.1 a major release?
No. It is a minor release, which normally adds features without breaking changes.
What is the latest released version of Neovim?
Neovim 0.12.6, released on Oct 9, 2026.
Source: Neovim project tracker. Last updated Oct 18, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.