Since many Vim plugins depend on Python; updating Vim often requires a Python update. We will see how to resolve such plugin dependencies using an embeddable Python distribution. Does Python already work? Before starting, check whether you happen to have the correct version of Python installed. :echo has('python3') If this prints 1 then you are good; no need to embed Python. Was Vim compiled with Python support? Check whether your Vim was compiled with Python support.