.NIM File Extension

Nimrod Source Code File

NIM files store source code for the Nimrod programming language. The Nimrod Software Foundation created the format. NIM files work on Linux, Mac, and Windows devices. These files belong to the develop...

General Information

Title NIM File Extension
Extension .nim
Full Form Nimrod Source Code File
File Type Source Code File
Developer Nim Community
MIME Type text/x-nim

File Function

Primary Function Contain source code
Additional Functions Compile to binary
Features Garbage-collected, Systems programming

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on code
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Systems Programming Yes
Web Development Yes
Scripting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code exploitation
Best Practices Code review, Static analysis

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2008
Latest Version Nim 1.6.6 (2022)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nims, .nimble

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Nim Compiler Free Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD
Visual Studio Code Free Windows, Mac, Linux
JetBrains CLion with Nim Plugin Paid, Free Trial Windows, Mac, Linux