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VimNC : A simple and intuitive file manager plugin for Vim

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created by
Mahadevan K
 
script type
utility
 
description
A simple and intuitive file manager plugin for Vim that allows you to navigate and manage your files directly within Vim.

https://github.com/mahadevan-k/vimnc

Features

- Navigate the filesystem with Vim-style keys
- Open files quickly
- Select, cut, copy, paste, and delete files/folders
- Create folders and rename files/folders
- Toggle an in-editor help screen for quick reference

Keybindings

   `h`              Go to parent folder
   `l`               Go into folder
   `j`               Move down the list
   `k`              Move up the list
   `Enter`       Open file/folder
   `Space`     Select / unselect files/folders
   `x`             Cut selected items
   `y`             Copy selected items
   `p`             Paste items
   `d`             Delete selected items
   `a`             Create a new folder
   `c`             Rename a file or folder
   `r`             Refresh directory
   `s`            Toggle sort (name/time/size/exten)
   `?`            Toggle this help screen

Usage

Open the VimNC file manager with the command:

    :VimNC


 
install details
Paste vimnc.vim into your plugin folder

or use a plugin manager

 

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package script version date Vim version user release notes
vimnc-1.22.zip 1.22 2025-06-21 7.0 Mahadevan K - fixed issues with file paste failure on Windows
vimnc-1.2.zip 1.2 2025-06-19 7.0 Mahadevan K - Windows compatiblity fixes
- Display hidden files in the file listing
- Sort files
- Many usability fixes for easy navigation
vimnc-1.0.1.zip 1.0.1 2025-06-08 7.0 Mahadevan K - Improved navigation
- Displays current folder
- explicit entry for parent folder
- enter key opens folder in vimnc instead of the vim explorer
vimnc-1.0.0.zip 1.0.0 2025-05-31 8.0 Mahadevan K Initial upload
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