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diff --git a/runtime/doc/pi_netrw.txt b/runtime/doc/pi_netrw.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..07d70c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/runtime/doc/pi_netrw.txt @@ -0,0 +1,4419 @@ +*pi_netrw.txt* For Vim version 9.1. Last change: 2023 May 14 + + ------------------------------------------------ + NETRW REFERENCE MANUAL by Charles E. Campbell + ------------------------------------------------ +Author: Charles E. Campbell <NcampObell@SdrPchip.AorgM-NOSPAM> + (remove NOSPAM from Campbell's email first) + +Copyright: Copyright (C) 2017 Charles E Campbell *netrw-copyright* + The VIM LICENSE applies to the files in this package, including + netrw.vim, pi_netrw.txt, netrwFileHandlers.vim, netrwSettings.vim, and + syntax/netrw.vim. Like anything else that's free, netrw.vim and its + associated files are provided *as is* and comes with no warranty of + any kind, either expressed or implied. No guarantees of + merchantability. No guarantees of suitability for any purpose. By + using this plugin, you agree that in no event will the copyright + holder be liable for any damages resulting from the use of this + software. Use at your own risk! + + *netrw* + *dav* *ftp* *netrw-file* *rcp* *scp* + *davs* *http* *netrw.vim* *rsync* *sftp* + *fetch* *network* + +============================================================================== +1. Contents *netrw-contents* {{{1 + +1. Contents..............................................|netrw-contents| +2. Starting With Netrw...................................|netrw-start| +3. Netrw Reference.......................................|netrw-ref| + EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS AND PROTOCOLS.................|netrw-externapp| + READING.............................................|netrw-read| + WRITING.............................................|netrw-write| + SOURCING............................................|netrw-source| + DIRECTORY LISTING...................................|netrw-dirlist| + CHANGING THE USERID AND PASSWORD....................|netrw-chgup| + VARIABLES AND SETTINGS..............................|netrw-variables| + PATHS...............................................|netrw-path| +4. Network-Oriented File Transfer........................|netrw-xfer| + NETRC...............................................|netrw-netrc| + PASSWORD............................................|netrw-passwd| +5. Activation............................................|netrw-activate| +6. Transparent Remote File Editing.......................|netrw-transparent| +7. Ex Commands...........................................|netrw-ex| +8. Variables and Options.................................|netrw-variables| +9. Browsing..............................................|netrw-browse| + Introduction To Browsing............................|netrw-intro-browse| + Quick Reference: Maps...............................|netrw-browse-maps| + Quick Reference: Commands...........................|netrw-browse-cmds| + Banner Display......................................|netrw-I| + Bookmarking A Directory.............................|netrw-mb| + Browsing............................................|netrw-cr| + Squeezing the Current Tree-Listing Directory........|netrw-s-cr| + Browsing With A Horizontally Split Window...........|netrw-o| + Browsing With A New Tab.............................|netrw-t| + Browsing With A Vertically Split Window.............|netrw-v| + Change File Permission..............................|netrw-gp| + Change Listing Style.(thin wide long tree)..........|netrw-i| + Changing To A Bookmarked Directory..................|netrw-gb| + Changing To A Predecessor Directory.................|netrw-u| + Changing To A Successor Directory...................|netrw-U| + Customizing Browsing With A Special Handler.........|netrw-x| + Deleting Bookmarks..................................|netrw-mB| + Deleting Files Or Directories.......................|netrw-D| + Directory Exploring Commands........................|netrw-explore| + Exploring With Stars and Patterns...................|netrw-star| + Displaying Information About File...................|netrw-qf| + Edit File Or Directory Hiding List..................|netrw-ctrl-h| + Editing The Sorting Sequence........................|netrw-S| + Forcing treatment as a file or directory............|netrw-gd| |netrw-gf| + Going Up............................................|netrw--| + Hiding Files Or Directories.........................|netrw-a| + Improving Browsing..................................|netrw-ssh-hack| + Listing Bookmarks And History.......................|netrw-qb| + Making A New Directory..............................|netrw-d| + Making The Browsing Directory The Current Directory.|netrw-cd| + Marking Files.......................................|netrw-mf| + Unmarking Files.....................................|netrw-mF| + Marking Files By Location List......................|netrw-qL| + Marking Files By QuickFix List......................|netrw-qF| + Marking Files By Regular Expression.................|netrw-mr| + Marked Files: Arbitrary Shell Command...............|netrw-mx| + Marked Files: Arbitrary Shell Command, En Bloc......|netrw-mX| + Marked Files: Arbitrary Vim Command.................|netrw-mv| + Marked Files: Argument List.........................|netrw-ma| |netrw-mA| + Marked Files: Buffer List...........................|netrw-cb| |netrw-cB| + Marked Files: Compression And Decompression.........|netrw-mz| + Marked Files: Copying...............................|netrw-mc| + Marked Files: Diff..................................|netrw-md| + Marked Files: Editing...............................|netrw-me| + Marked Files: Grep..................................|netrw-mg| + Marked Files: Hiding and Unhiding by Suffix.........|netrw-mh| + Marked Files: Moving................................|netrw-mm| + Marked Files: Printing..............................|netrw-mp| + Marked Files: Sourcing..............................|netrw-ms| + Marked Files: Setting the Target Directory..........|netrw-mt| + Marked Files: Tagging...............................|netrw-mT| + Marked Files: Target Directory Using Bookmarks......|netrw-Tb| + Marked Files: Target Directory Using History........|netrw-Th| + Marked Files: Unmarking.............................|netrw-mu| + Netrw Browser Variables.............................|netrw-browser-var| + Netrw Browsing And Option Incompatibilities.........|netrw-incompatible| + Netrw Settings Window...............................|netrw-settings-window| + Obtaining A File....................................|netrw-O| + Preview Window......................................|netrw-p| + Previous Window.....................................|netrw-P| + Refreshing The Listing..............................|netrw-ctrl-l| + Reversing Sorting Order.............................|netrw-r| + Renaming Files Or Directories.......................|netrw-R| + Selecting Sorting Style.............................|netrw-s| + Setting Editing Window..............................|netrw-C| +10. Problems and Fixes....................................|netrw-problems| +11. Debugging Netrw Itself................................|netrw-debug| +12. History...............................................|netrw-history| +13. Todo..................................................|netrw-todo| +14. Credits...............................................|netrw-credits| + +============================================================================== +2. Starting With Netrw *netrw-start* {{{1 + +Netrw makes reading files, writing files, browsing over a network, and +local browsing easy! First, make sure that you have plugins enabled, so +you'll need to have at least the following in your <.vimrc>: +(or see |netrw-activate|) > + + set nocp " 'compatible' is not set + filetype plugin on " plugins are enabled +< +(see |'cp'| and |:filetype-plugin-on|) + +Netrw supports "transparent" editing of files on other machines using urls +(see |netrw-transparent|). As an example of this, let's assume you have an +account on some other machine; if you can use scp, try: > + + vim scp://hostname/path/to/file +< +Want to make ssh/scp easier to use? Check out |netrw-ssh-hack|! + +So, what if you have ftp, not ssh/scp? That's easy, too; try > + + vim ftp://hostname/path/to/file +< +Want to make ftp simpler to use? See if your ftp supports a file called +<.netrc> -- typically it goes in your home directory, has read/write +permissions for only the user to read (ie. not group, world, other, etc), +and has lines resembling > + + machine HOSTNAME login USERID password "PASSWORD" + machine HOSTNAME login USERID password "PASSWORD" + ... + default login USERID password "PASSWORD" +< +Windows' ftp doesn't support .netrc; however, one may have in one's .vimrc: > + + let g:netrw_ftp_cmd= 'c:\Windows\System32\ftp -s:C:\Users\MyUserName\MACHINE' +< +Netrw will substitute the host's machine name for "MACHINE" from the URL it is +attempting to open, and so one may specify > + userid + password +for each site in a separate file: c:\Users\MyUserName\MachineName. + +Now about browsing -- when you just want to look around before editing a +file. For browsing on your current host, just "edit" a directory: > + + vim . + vim /home/userid/path +< +For browsing on a remote host, "edit" a directory (but make sure that +the directory name is followed by a "/"): > + + vim scp://hostname/ + vim ftp://hostname/path/to/dir/ +< +See |netrw-browse| for more! + +There are more protocols supported by netrw than just scp and ftp, too: see the +next section, |netrw-externapp|, on how to use these external applications with +netrw and vim. + +PREVENTING LOADING *netrw-noload* + +If you want to use plugins, but for some reason don't wish to use netrw, then +you need to avoid loading both the plugin and the autoload portions of netrw. +You may do so by placing the following two lines in your <.vimrc>: > + + :let g:loaded_netrw = 1 + :let g:loaded_netrwPlugin = 1 +< + +============================================================================== +3. Netrw Reference *netrw-ref* {{{1 + + Netrw supports several protocols in addition to scp and ftp as mentioned + in |netrw-start|. These include dav, fetch, http,... well, just look + at the list in |netrw-externapp|. Each protocol is associated with a + variable which holds the default command supporting that protocol. + +EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS AND PROTOCOLS *netrw-externapp* {{{2 + + Protocol Variable Default Value + -------- ---------------- ------------- + dav: *g:netrw_dav_cmd* = "cadaver" if cadaver is executable + dav: g:netrw_dav_cmd = "curl -o" elseif curl is available + fetch: *g:netrw_fetch_cmd* = "fetch -o" if fetch is available + ftp: *g:netrw_ftp_cmd* = "ftp" + http: *g:netrw_http_cmd* = "elinks" if elinks is available + http: g:netrw_http_cmd = "links" elseif links is available + http: g:netrw_http_cmd = "curl" elseif curl is available + http: g:netrw_http_cmd = "wget" elseif wget is available + http: g:netrw_http_cmd = "fetch" elseif fetch is available + http: *g:netrw_http_put_cmd* = "curl -T" + rcp: *g:netrw_rcp_cmd* = "rcp" + rsync: *g:netrw_rsync_cmd* = "rsync" (see |g:netrw_rsync_sep|) + scp: *g:netrw_scp_cmd* = "scp -q" + sftp: *g:netrw_sftp_cmd* = "sftp" + file: *g:netrw_file_cmd* = "elinks" or "links" + + *g:netrw_http_xcmd* : the option string for http://... protocols are + specified via this variable and may be independently overridden. By + default, the option arguments for the http-handling commands are: > + + elinks : "-source >" + links : "-dump >" + curl : "-L -o" + wget : "-q -O" + fetch : "-o" +< + For example, if your system has elinks, and you'd rather see the + page using an attempt at rendering the text, you may wish to have > + let g:netrw_http_xcmd= "-dump >" +< in your .vimrc. + + g:netrw_http_put_cmd: this option specifies both the executable and + any needed options. This command does a PUT operation to the url. + + +READING *netrw-read* *netrw-nread* {{{2 + + Generally, one may just use the URL notation with a normal editing + command, such as > + + :e ftp://[user@]machine/path +< + Netrw also provides the Nread command: + + :Nread ? give help + :Nread "machine:path" uses rcp + :Nread "machine path" uses ftp w/ <.netrc> + :Nread "machine id password path" uses ftp + :Nread "dav://machine[:port]/path" uses cadaver + :Nread "fetch://[user@]machine/path" uses fetch + :Nread "ftp://[user@]machine[[:#]port]/path" uses ftp w/ <.netrc> + :Nread "http://[user@]machine/path" uses http uses wget + :Nread "rcp://[user@]machine/path" uses rcp + :Nread "rsync://[user@]machine[:port]/path" uses rsync + :Nread "scp://[user@]machine[[:#]port]/path" uses scp + :Nread "sftp://[user@]machine/path" uses sftp + +WRITING *netrw-write* *netrw-nwrite* {{{2 + + One may just use the URL notation with a normal file writing + command, such as > + + :w ftp://[user@]machine/path +< + Netrw also provides the Nwrite command: + + :Nwrite ? give help + :Nwrite "machine:path" uses rcp + :Nwrite "machine path" uses ftp w/ <.netrc> + :Nwrite "machine id password path" uses ftp + :Nwrite "dav://machine[:port]/path" uses cadaver + :Nwrite "ftp://[user@]machine[[:#]port]/path" uses ftp w/ <.netrc> + :Nwrite "rcp://[user@]machine/path" uses rcp + :Nwrite "rsync://[user@]machine[:port]/path" uses rsync + :Nwrite "scp://[user@]machine[[:#]port]/path" uses scp + :Nwrite "sftp://[user@]machine/path" uses sftp + http: not supported! + +SOURCING *netrw-source* {{{2 + + One may just use the URL notation with the normal file sourcing + command, such as > + + :so ftp://[user@]machine/path +< + Netrw also provides the Nsource command: + + :Nsource ? give help + :Nsource "dav://machine[:port]/path" uses cadaver + :Nsource "fetch://[user@]machine/path" uses fetch + :Nsource "ftp://[user@]machine[[:#]port]/path" uses ftp w/ <.netrc> + :Nsource "http://[user@]machine/path" uses http uses wget + :Nsource "rcp://[user@]machine/path" uses rcp + :Nsource "rsync://[user@]machine[:port]/path" uses rsync + :Nsource "scp://[user@]machine[[:#]port]/path" uses scp + :Nsource "sftp://[user@]machine/path" uses sftp + +DIRECTORY LISTING *netrw-trailingslash* *netrw-dirlist* {{{2 + + One may browse a directory to get a listing by simply attempting to + edit the directory: > + + :e scp://[user]@hostname/path/ + :e ftp://[user]@hostname/path/ +< + For remote directory listings (ie. those using scp or ftp), that + trailing "/" is necessary (the slash tells netrw to treat the argument + as a directory to browse instead of as a file to download). + + The Nread command may also be used to accomplish this (again, that + trailing slash is necessary): > + + :Nread [protocol]://[user]@hostname/path/ +< + *netrw-login* *netrw-password* +CHANGING USERID AND PASSWORD *netrw-chgup* *netrw-userpass* {{{2 + + Attempts to use ftp will prompt you for a user-id and a password. + These will be saved in global variables |g:netrw_uid| and + |s:netrw_passwd|; subsequent use of ftp will re-use those two strings, + thereby simplifying use of ftp. However, if you need to use a + different user id and/or password, you'll want to call |NetUserPass()| + first. To work around the need to enter passwords, check if your ftp + supports a <.netrc> file in your home directory. Also see + |netrw-passwd| (and if you're using ssh/scp hoping to figure out how + to not need to use passwords for scp, look at |netrw-ssh-hack|). + + :NetUserPass [uid [password]] -- prompts as needed + :call NetUserPass() -- prompts for uid and password + :call NetUserPass("uid") -- prompts for password + :call NetUserPass("uid","password") -- sets global uid and password + +(Related topics: |ftp| |netrw-userpass| |netrw-start|) + +NETRW VARIABLES AND SETTINGS *netrw-variables* {{{2 + (Also see: + |netrw-browser-var| : netrw browser option variables + |netrw-protocol| : file transfer protocol option variables + |netrw-settings| : additional file transfer options + |netrw-browser-options| : these options affect browsing directories + ) + +Netrw provides a lot of variables which allow you to customize netrw to your +preferences. One way to look at them is via the command :NetrwSettings (see +|netrw-settings|) which will display your current netrw settings. Most such +settings are described below, in |netrw-browser-options|, and in +|netrw-externapp|: + + *b:netrw_lastfile* last file Network-read/written retained on a + per-buffer basis (supports plain :Nw ) + + *g:netrw_bufsettings* the settings that netrw buffers have + (default) noma nomod nonu nowrap ro nobl + + *g:netrw_chgwin* specifies a window number where subsequent file edits + will take place. (also see |netrw-C|) + (default) -1 + + *g:Netrw_funcref* specifies a function (or functions) to be called when + netrw edits a file. The file is first edited, and + then the function reference (|Funcref|) is called. + This variable may also hold a |List| of Funcrefs. + (default) not defined. (the capital in g:Netrw... + is required by its holding a function reference) +> + Example: place in .vimrc; affects all file opening + fun! MyFuncRef() + endfun + let g:Netrw_funcref= function("MyFuncRef") + +< + *g:Netrw_UserMaps* specifies a function or |List| of functions which can + be used to set up user-specified maps and functionality. + See |netrw-usermaps| + + *g:netrw_ftp* if it doesn't exist, use default ftp + =0 use default ftp (uid password) + =1 use alternate ftp method (user uid password) + If you're having trouble with ftp, try changing the + value of this variable to see if the alternate ftp + method works for your setup. + + *g:netrw_ftp_options* Chosen by default, these options are supposed to + turn interactive prompting off and to restrain ftp + from attempting auto-login upon initial connection. + However, it appears that not all ftp implementations + support this (ex. ncftp). + ="-i -n" + + *g:netrw_ftpextracmd* default: doesn't exist + If this variable exists, then any string it contains + will be placed into the commands set to your ftp + client. As an example: + ="passive" + + *g:netrw_ftpmode* ="binary" (default) + ="ascii" + + *g:netrw_ignorenetrc* =0 (default for linux, cygwin) + =1 If you have a <.netrc> file but it doesn't work and + you want it ignored, then set this variable as + shown. (default for Windows + cmd.exe) + + *g:netrw_menu* =0 disable netrw's menu + =1 (default) netrw's menu enabled + + *g:netrw_nogx* if this variable exists, then the "gx" map will not + be available (see |netrw-gx|) + + *g:netrw_uid* (ftp) user-id, retained on a per-vim-session basis + *s:netrw_passwd* (ftp) password, retained on a per-vim-session basis + + *g:netrw_preview* =0 (default) preview window shown in a horizontally + split window + =1 preview window shown in a vertically split window. + Also affects the "previous window" (see |netrw-P|) + in the same way. + The |g:netrw_alto| variable may be used to provide + additional splitting control: + g:netrw_preview g:netrw_alto result + 0 0 |:aboveleft| + 0 1 |:belowright| + 1 0 |:topleft| + 1 1 |:botright| + To control sizing, see |g:netrw_winsize| + + *g:netrw_scpport* = "-P" : option to use to set port for scp + *g:netrw_sshport* = "-p" : option to use to set port for ssh + + *g:netrw_sepchr* =\0xff + =\0x01 for enc == euc-jp (and perhaps it should be for + others, too, please let me know) + Separates priority codes from filenames internally. + See |netrw-p12|. + + *g:netrw_silent* =0 : transfers done normally + =1 : transfers done silently + + *g:netrw_use_errorwindow* =2: messages from netrw will use a popup window + Move the mouse and pause to remove the popup window. + (default value if popup windows are available) + =1 : messages from netrw will use a separate one + line window. This window provides reliable + delivery of messages. + (default value if popup windows are not available) + =0 : messages from netrw will use echoerr ; + messages don't always seem to show up this + way, but one doesn't have to quit the window. + + *g:netrw_win95ftp* =1 if using Win95, will remove four trailing blank + lines that o/s's ftp "provides" on transfers + =0 force normal ftp behavior (no trailing line removal) + + *g:netrw_cygwin* =1 assume scp under windows is from cygwin. Also + permits network browsing to use ls with time and + size sorting (default if windows) + =0 assume Windows' scp accepts windows-style paths + Network browsing uses dir instead of ls + This option is ignored if you're using unix + + *g:netrw_use_nt_rcp* =0 don't use the rcp of WinNT, Win2000 and WinXP + =1 use WinNT's rcp in binary mode (default) + +PATHS *netrw-path* {{{2 + +Paths to files are generally user-directory relative for most protocols. +It is possible that some protocol will make paths relative to some +associated directory, however. +> + example: vim scp://user@host/somefile + example: vim scp://user@host/subdir1/subdir2/somefile +< +where "somefile" is in the "user"'s home directory. If you wish to get a +file using root-relative paths, use the full path: +> + example: vim scp://user@host//somefile + example: vim scp://user@host//subdir1/subdir2/somefile +< + +============================================================================== +4. Network-Oriented File Transfer *netrw-xfer* {{{1 + +Network-oriented file transfer under Vim is implemented by a vim script +(<netrw.vim>) using plugin techniques. It currently supports both reading and +writing across networks using rcp, scp, ftp or ftp+<.netrc>, scp, fetch, +dav/cadaver, rsync, or sftp. + +http is currently supported read-only via use of wget or fetch. + +<netrw.vim> is a standard plugin which acts as glue between Vim and the +various file transfer programs. It uses autocommand events (BufReadCmd, +FileReadCmd, BufWriteCmd) to intercept reads/writes with url-like filenames. > + + ex. vim ftp://hostname/path/to/file +< +The characters preceding the colon specify the protocol to use; in the +example, it's ftp. The <netrw.vim> script then formulates a command or a +series of commands (typically ftp) which it issues to an external program +(ftp, scp, etc) which does the actual file transfer/protocol. Files are read +from/written to a temporary file (under Unix/Linux, /tmp/...) which the +<netrw.vim> script will clean up. + +Now, a word about Jan Minář's "FTP User Name and Password Disclosure"; first, +ftp is not a secure protocol. User names and passwords are transmitted "in +the clear" over the internet; any snooper tool can pick these up; this is not +a netrw thing, this is a ftp thing. If you're concerned about this, please +try to use scp or sftp instead. + +Netrw re-uses the user id and password during the same vim session and so long +as the remote hostname remains the same. + +Jan seems to be a bit confused about how netrw handles ftp; normally multiple +commands are performed in a "ftp session", and he seems to feel that the +uid/password should only be retained over one ftp session. However, netrw +does every ftp operation in a separate "ftp session"; so remembering the +uid/password for just one "ftp session" would be the same as not remembering +the uid/password at all. IMHO this would rapidly grow tiresome as one +browsed remote directories, for example. + +On the other hand, thanks go to Jan M. for pointing out the many +vulnerabilities that netrw (and vim itself) had had in handling "crafted" +filenames. The |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()| functions were written in +response by Bram Moolenaar to handle these sort of problems, and netrw has +been modified to use them. Still, my advice is, if the "filename" looks like +a vim command that you aren't comfortable with having executed, don't open it. + + *netrw-putty* *netrw-pscp* *netrw-psftp* +One may modify any protocol's implementing external application by setting a +variable (ex. scp uses the variable g:netrw_scp_cmd, which is defaulted to +"scp -q"). As an example, consider using PuTTY: > + + let g:netrw_scp_cmd = '"c:\Program Files\PuTTY\pscp.exe" -q -batch' + let g:netrw_sftp_cmd= '"c:\Program Files\PuTTY\psftp.exe"' +< +(note: it has been reported that windows 7 with putty v0.6's "-batch" option + doesn't work, so its best to leave it off for that system) + +See |netrw-p8| for more about putty, pscp, psftp, etc. + +Ftp, an old protocol, seems to be blessed by numerous implementations. +Unfortunately, some implementations are noisy (ie., add junk to the end of the +file). Thus, concerned users may decide to write a NetReadFixup() function +that will clean up after reading with their ftp. Some Unix systems (ie., +FreeBSD) provide a utility called "fetch" which uses the ftp protocol but is +not noisy and more convenient, actually, for <netrw.vim> to use. +Consequently, if "fetch" is available (ie. executable), it may be preferable +to use it for ftp://... based transfers. + +For rcp, scp, sftp, and http, one may use network-oriented file transfers +transparently; ie. +> + vim rcp://[user@]machine/path + vim scp://[user@]machine/path +< +If your ftp supports <.netrc>, then it too can be transparently used +if the needed triad of machine name, user id, and password are present in +that file. Your ftp must be able to use the <.netrc> file on its own, however. +> + vim ftp://[user@]machine[[:#]portnumber]/path +< +Windows provides an ftp (typically c:\Windows\System32\ftp.exe) which uses +an option, -s:filename (filename can and probably should be a full path) +which contains ftp commands which will be automatically run whenever ftp +starts. You may use this feature to enter a user and password for one site: > + userid + password +< *netrw-windows-netrc* *netrw-windows-s* +If |g:netrw_ftp_cmd| contains -s:[path/]MACHINE, then (on Windows machines +only) netrw will substitute the current machine name requested for ftp +connections for MACHINE. Hence one can have multiple machine.ftp files +containing login and password for ftp. Example: > + + let g:netrw_ftp_cmd= 'c:\Windows\System32\ftp -s:C:\Users\Myself\MACHINE' + vim ftp://myhost.somewhere.net/ + +will use a file > + + C:\Users\Myself\myhost.ftp +< +Often, ftp will need to query the user for the userid and password. +The latter will be done "silently"; ie. asterisks will show up instead of +the actually-typed-in password. Netrw will retain the userid and password +for subsequent read/writes from the most recent transfer so subsequent +transfers (read/write) to or from that machine will take place without +additional prompting. + + *netrw-urls* + +=================================+============================+============+ + | Reading | Writing | Uses | + +=================================+============================+============+ + | DAV: | | | + | dav://host/path | | cadaver | + | :Nread dav://host/path | :Nwrite dav://host/path | cadaver | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | DAV + SSL: | | | + | davs://host/path | | cadaver | + | :Nread davs://host/path | :Nwrite davs://host/path | cadaver | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | FETCH: | | | + | fetch://[user@]host/path | | | + | fetch://[user@]host:http/path | Not Available | fetch | + | :Nread fetch://[user@]host/path| | | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | FILE: | | | + | file:///* | file:///* | | + | file://localhost/* | file://localhost/* | | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | FTP: (*3) | (*3) | | + | ftp://[user@]host/path | ftp://[user@]host/path | ftp (*2) | + | :Nread ftp://host/path | :Nwrite ftp://host/path | ftp+.netrc | + | :Nread host path | :Nwrite host path | ftp+.netrc | + | :Nread host uid pass path | :Nwrite host uid pass path | ftp | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | HTTP: wget is executable: (*4) | | | + | http://[user@]host/path | Not Available | wget | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | HTTP: fetch is executable (*4) | | | + | http://[user@]host/path | Not Available | fetch | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | RCP: | | | + | rcp://[user@]host/path | rcp://[user@]host/path | rcp | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | RSYNC: | | | + | rsync://[user@]host/path | rsync://[user@]host/path | rsync | + | :Nread rsync://host/path | :Nwrite rsync://host/path | rsync | + | :Nread rcp://host/path | :Nwrite rcp://host/path | rcp | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | SCP: | | | + | scp://[user@]host/path | scp://[user@]host/path | scp | + | :Nread scp://host/path | :Nwrite scp://host/path | scp (*1) | + +---------------------------------+----------------------------+------------+ + | SFTP: | | | + | sftp://[user@]host/path | sftp://[user@]host/path | sftp | + | :Nread sftp://host/path | :Nwrite sftp://host/path | sftp (*1) | + +=================================+============================+============+ + + (*1) For an absolute path use scp://machine//path. + + (*2) if <.netrc> is present, it is assumed that it will + work with your ftp client. Otherwise the script will + prompt for user-id and password. + + (*3) for ftp, "machine" may be machine#port or machine:port + if a different port is needed than the standard ftp port + + (*4) for http:..., if wget is available it will be used. Otherwise, + if fetch is available it will be used. + +Both the :Nread and the :Nwrite ex-commands can accept multiple filenames. + + +NETRC *netrw-netrc* + +The <.netrc> file, typically located in your home directory, contains lines +therein which map a hostname (machine name) to the user id and password you +prefer to use with it. + +The typical syntax for lines in a <.netrc> file is given as shown below. +Ftp under Unix usually supports <.netrc>; ftp under Windows usually doesn't. +> + machine {full machine name} login {user-id} password "{password}" + default login {user-id} password "{password}" + +Your ftp client must handle the use of <.netrc> on its own, but if the +<.netrc> file exists, an ftp transfer will not ask for the user-id or +password. + + Note: + Since this file contains passwords, make very sure nobody else can + read this file! Most programs will refuse to use a .netrc that is + readable for others. Don't forget that the system administrator can + still read the file! Ie. for Linux/Unix: chmod 600 .netrc + +Even though Windows' ftp clients typically do not support .netrc, netrw has +a work-around: see |netrw-windows-s|. + + +PASSWORD *netrw-passwd* + +The script attempts to get passwords for ftp invisibly using |inputsecret()|, +a built-in Vim function. See |netrw-userpass| for how to change the password +after one has set it. + +Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be a way for netrw to feed a password to +scp. Thus every transfer via scp will require re-entry of the password. +However, |netrw-ssh-hack| can help with this problem. + + +============================================================================== +5. Activation *netrw-activate* {{{1 + +Network-oriented file transfers are available by default whenever Vim's +|'nocompatible'| mode is enabled. Netrw's script files reside in your +system's plugin, autoload, and syntax directories; just the +plugin/netrwPlugin.vim script is sourced automatically whenever you bring up +vim. The main script in autoload/netrw.vim is only loaded when you actually +use netrw. I suggest that, at a minimum, you have at least the following in +your <.vimrc> customization file: > + + set nocp + if version >= 600 + filetype plugin indent on + endif +< +By also including the following lines in your .vimrc, one may have netrw +immediately activate when using [g]vim without any filenames, showing the +current directory: > + + " Augroup VimStartup: + augroup VimStartup + au! + au VimEnter * if expand("%") == "" | e . | endif + augroup END +< + +============================================================================== +6. Transparent Remote File Editing *netrw-transparent* {{{1 + +Transparent file transfers occur whenever a regular file read or write +(invoked via an |:autocmd| for |BufReadCmd|, |BufWriteCmd|, or |SourceCmd| +events) is made. Thus one may read, write, or source files across networks +just as easily as if they were local files! > + + vim ftp://[user@]machine/path + ... + :wq + +See |netrw-activate| for more on how to encourage your vim to use plugins +such as netrw. + +For password-free use of scp:, see |netrw-ssh-hack|. + + +============================================================================== +7. Ex Commands *netrw-ex* {{{1 + +The usual read/write commands are supported. There are also a few +additional commands available. Often you won't need to use Nwrite or +Nread as shown in |netrw-transparent| (ie. simply use > + :e URL + :r URL + :w URL +instead, as appropriate) -- see |netrw-urls|. In the explanations +below, a {netfile} is a URL to a remote file. + + *:Nwrite* *:Nw* +:[range]Nw[rite] Write the specified lines to the current + file as specified in b:netrw_lastfile. + (related: |netrw-nwrite|) + +:[range]Nw[rite] {netfile} [{netfile}]... + Write the specified lines to the {netfile}. + + *:Nread* *:Nr* +:Nr[ead] Read the lines from the file specified in b:netrw_lastfile + into the current buffer. (related: |netrw-nread|) + +:Nr[ead] {netfile} {netfile}... + Read the {netfile} after the current line. + + *:Nsource* *:Ns* +:Ns[ource] {netfile} + Source the {netfile}. + To start up vim using a remote .vimrc, one may use + the following (all on one line) (tnx to Antoine Mechelynck) > + vim -u NORC -N + --cmd "runtime plugin/netrwPlugin.vim" + --cmd "source scp://HOSTNAME/.vimrc" +< (related: |netrw-source|) + +:call NetUserPass() *NetUserPass()* + If g:netrw_uid and s:netrw_passwd don't exist, + this function will query the user for them. + (related: |netrw-userpass|) + +:call NetUserPass("userid") + This call will set the g:netrw_uid and, if + the password doesn't exist, will query the user for it. + (related: |netrw-userpass|) + +:call NetUserPass("userid","passwd") + This call will set both the g:netrw_uid and s:netrw_passwd. + The user-id and password are used by ftp transfers. One may + effectively remove the user-id and password by using empty + strings (ie. ""). + (related: |netrw-userpass|) + +:NetrwSettings This command is described in |netrw-settings| -- used to + display netrw settings and change netrw behavior. + + +============================================================================== +8. Variables and Options *netrw-var* *netrw-settings* {{{1 + +(also see: |netrw-options| |netrw-variables| |netrw-protocol| + |netrw-browser-settings| |netrw-browser-options| ) + +The <netrw.vim> script provides several variables which act as options to +affect <netrw.vim>'s file transfer behavior. These variables typically may be +set in the user's <.vimrc> file: (see also |netrw-settings| |netrw-protocol|) + *netrw-options* +> + ------------- + Netrw Options + ------------- + Option Meaning + -------------- ----------------------------------------------- +< + b:netrw_col Holds current cursor position (during NetWrite) + g:netrw_cygwin =1 assume scp under windows is from cygwin + (default/windows) + =0 assume scp under windows accepts windows + style paths (default/else) + g:netrw_ftp =0 use default ftp (uid password) + g:netrw_ftpmode ="binary" (default) + ="ascii" (your choice) + g:netrw_ignorenetrc =1 (default) + if you have a <.netrc> file but you don't + want it used, then set this variable. Its + mere existence is enough to cause <.netrc> + to be ignored. + b:netrw_lastfile Holds latest method/machine/path. + b:netrw_line Holds current line number (during NetWrite) + g:netrw_silent =0 transfers done normally + =1 transfers done silently + g:netrw_uid Holds current user-id for ftp. + g:netrw_use_nt_rcp =0 don't use WinNT/2K/XP's rcp (default) + =1 use WinNT/2K/XP's rcp, binary mode + g:netrw_win95ftp =0 use unix-style ftp even if win95/98/ME/etc + =1 use default method to do ftp > + ----------------------------------------------------------------------- +< + *netrw-internal-variables* +The script will also make use of the following variables internally, albeit +temporarily. +> + ------------------- + Temporary Variables + ------------------- + Variable Meaning + -------- ------------------------------------ +< + b:netrw_method Index indicating rcp/ftp+.netrc/ftp + w:netrw_method (same as b:netrw_method) + g:netrw_machine Holds machine name parsed from input + b:netrw_fname Holds filename being accessed > + ------------------------------------------------------------ +< + *netrw-protocol* + +Netrw supports a number of protocols. These protocols are invoked using the +variables listed below, and may be modified by the user. +> + ------------------------ + Protocol Control Options + ------------------------ + Option Type Setting Meaning + --------- -------- -------------- --------------------------- +< netrw_ftp variable =doesn't exist userid set by "user userid" + =0 userid set by "user userid" + =1 userid set by "userid" + NetReadFixup function =doesn't exist no change + =exists Allows user to have files + read via ftp automatically + transformed however they wish + by NetReadFixup() + g:netrw_dav_cmd var ="cadaver" if cadaver is executable + g:netrw_dav_cmd var ="curl -o" elseif curl is executable + g:netrw_fetch_cmd var ="fetch -o" if fetch is available + g:netrw_ftp_cmd var ="ftp" + g:netrw_http_cmd var ="fetch -o" if fetch is available + g:netrw_http_cmd var ="wget -O" else if wget is available + g:netrw_http_put_cmd var ="curl -T" + |g:netrw_list_cmd| var ="ssh USEPORT HOSTNAME ls -Fa" + g:netrw_rcp_cmd var ="rcp" + g:netrw_rsync_cmd var ="rsync" + *g:netrw_rsync_sep* var ="/" used to separate the hostname + from the file spec + g:netrw_scp_cmd var ="scp -q" + g:netrw_sftp_cmd var ="sftp" > + ------------------------------------------------------------------------- +< + *netrw-ftp* + +The g:netrw_..._cmd options (|g:netrw_ftp_cmd| and |g:netrw_sftp_cmd|) +specify the external program to use handle the ftp protocol. They may +include command line options (such as -p for passive mode). Example: > + + let g:netrw_ftp_cmd= "ftp -p" +< +Browsing is supported by using the |g:netrw_list_cmd|; the substring +"HOSTNAME" will be changed via substitution with whatever the current request +is for a hostname. + +Two options (|g:netrw_ftp| and |netrw-fixup|) both help with certain ftp's +that give trouble . In order to best understand how to use these options if +ftp is giving you troubles, a bit of discussion is provided on how netrw does +ftp reads. + +For ftp, netrw typically builds up lines of one of the following formats in a +temporary file: +> + IF g:netrw_ftp !exists or is not 1 IF g:netrw_ftp exists and is 1 + ---------------------------------- ------------------------------ +< + open machine [port] open machine [port] + user userid password userid password + [g:netrw_ftpmode] password + [g:netrw_ftpextracmd] [g:netrw_ftpmode] + get filename tempfile [g:netrw_extracmd] + get filename tempfile > + --------------------------------------------------------------------- +< +The |g:netrw_ftpmode| and |g:netrw_ftpextracmd| are optional. + +Netrw then executes the lines above by use of a filter: +> + :%! {g:netrw_ftp_cmd} -i [-n] +< +where + g:netrw_ftp_cmd is usually "ftp", + -i tells ftp not to be interactive + -n means don't use netrc and is used for Method #3 (ftp w/o <.netrc>) + +If <.netrc> exists it will be used to avoid having to query the user for +userid and password. The transferred file is put into a temporary file. +The temporary file is then read into the main editing session window that +requested it and the temporary file deleted. + +If your ftp doesn't accept the "user" command and immediately just demands a +userid, then try putting "let netrw_ftp=1" in your <.vimrc>. + + *netrw-cadaver* +To handle the SSL certificate dialog for untrusted servers, one may pull +down the certificate and place it into /usr/ssl/cert.pem. This operation +renders the server treatment as "trusted". + + *netrw-fixup* *netreadfixup* +If your ftp for whatever reason generates unwanted lines (such as AUTH +messages) you may write a NetReadFixup() function: +> + function! NetReadFixup(method,line1,line2) + " a:line1: first new line in current file + " a:line2: last new line in current file + if a:method == 1 "rcp + elseif a:method == 2 "ftp + <.netrc> + elseif a:method == 3 "ftp + machine,uid,password,filename + elseif a:method == 4 "scp + elseif a:method == 5 "http/wget + elseif a:method == 6 "dav/cadaver + elseif a:method == 7 "rsync + elseif a:method == 8 "fetch + elseif a:method == 9 "sftp + else " complain + endif + endfunction +> +The NetReadFixup() function will be called if it exists and thus allows you to +customize your reading process. As a further example, <netrw.vim> contains +just such a function to handle Windows 95 ftp. For whatever reason, Windows +95's ftp dumps four blank lines at the end of a transfer, and so it is +desirable to automate their removal. Here's some code taken from <netrw.vim> +itself: +> + if has("win95") && g:netrw_win95ftp + fun! NetReadFixup(method, line1, line2) + if method == 3 " ftp (no <.netrc>) + let fourblanklines= line2 - 3 + silent fourblanklines .. "," .. line2 .. "g/^\s*/d" + endif + endfunction + endif +> +(Related topics: |ftp| |netrw-userpass| |netrw-start|) + +============================================================================== +9. Browsing *netrw-browsing* *netrw-browse* *netrw-help* {{{1 + *netrw-browser* *netrw-dir* *netrw-list* + +INTRODUCTION TO BROWSING *netrw-intro-browse* {{{2 + (Quick References: |netrw-quickmaps| |netrw-quickcoms|) + +Netrw supports the browsing of directories on your local system and on remote +hosts; browsing includes listing files and directories, entering directories, +editing files therein, deleting files/directories, making new directories, +moving (renaming) files and directories, copying files and directories, etc. +One may mark files and execute any system command on them! The Netrw browser +generally implements the previous explorer's maps and commands for remote +directories, although details (such as pertinent global variable names) +necessarily differ. To browse a directory, simply "edit" it! > + + vim /your/directory/ + vim . + vim c:\your\directory\ +< +(Related topics: |netrw-cr| |netrw-o| |netrw-p| |netrw-P| |netrw-t| + |netrw-mf| |netrw-mx| |netrw-D| |netrw-R| |netrw-v| ) + +The Netrw remote file and directory browser handles two protocols: ssh and +ftp. The protocol in the url, if it is ftp, will cause netrw also to use ftp +in its remote browsing. Specifying any other protocol will cause it to be +used for file transfers; but the ssh protocol will be used to do remote +browsing. + +To use Netrw's remote directory browser, simply attempt to read a "file" with +a trailing slash and it will be interpreted as a request to list a directory: +> + vim [protocol]://[user@]hostname/path/ +< +where [protocol] is typically scp or ftp. As an example, try: > + + vim ftp://ftp.home.vim.org/pub/vim/ +< +For local directories, the trailing slash is not required. Again, because it's +easy to miss: to browse remote directories, the URL must terminate with a +slash! + +If you'd like to avoid entering the password repeatedly for remote directory +listings with ssh or scp, see |netrw-ssh-hack|. To avoid password entry with +ftp, see |netrw-netrc| (if your ftp supports it). + +There are several things you can do to affect the browser's display of files: + + * To change the listing style, press the "i" key (|netrw-i|). + Currently there are four styles: thin, long, wide, and tree. + To make that change "permanent", see |g:netrw_liststyle|. + + * To hide files (don't want to see those xyz~ files anymore?) see + |netrw-ctrl-h|. + + * Press s to sort files by name, time, or size. + +See |netrw-browse-cmds| for all the things you can do with netrw! + + *netrw-getftype* *netrw-filigree* *netrw-ftype* +The |getftype()| function is used to append a bit of filigree to indicate +filetype to locally listed files: + + directory : / + executable : * + fifo : | + links : @ + sockets : = + +The filigree also affects the |g:netrw_sort_sequence|. + + +QUICK HELP *netrw-quickhelp* {{{2 + (Use ctrl-] to select a topic)~ + Intro to Browsing...............................|netrw-intro-browse| + Quick Reference: Maps.........................|netrw-quickmap| + Quick Reference: Commands.....................|netrw-browse-cmds| + Hiding + Edit hiding list..............................|netrw-ctrl-h| + Hiding Files or Directories...................|netrw-a| + Hiding/Unhiding by suffix.....................|netrw-mh| + Hiding dot-files.............................|netrw-gh| + Listing Style + Select listing style (thin/long/wide/tree)....|netrw-i| + Associated setting variable...................|g:netrw_liststyle| + Shell command used to perform listing.........|g:netrw_list_cmd| + Quick file info...............................|netrw-qf| + Sorted by + Select sorting style (name/time/size).........|netrw-s| + Editing the sorting sequence..................|netrw-S| + Sorting options...............................|g:netrw_sort_options| + Associated setting variable...................|g:netrw_sort_sequence| + Reverse sorting order.........................|netrw-r| + + + *netrw-quickmap* *netrw-quickmaps* +QUICK REFERENCE: MAPS *netrw-browse-maps* {{{2 +> + --- ----------------- ---- + Map Quick Explanation Link + --- ----------------- ---- +< <F1> Causes Netrw to issue help + <cr> Netrw will enter the directory or read the file |netrw-cr| + <del> Netrw will attempt to remove the file/directory |netrw-del| + <c-h> Edit file hiding list |netrw-ctrl-h| + <c-l> Causes Netrw to refresh the directory listing |netrw-ctrl-l| + <c-r> Browse using a gvim server |netrw-ctrl-r| + <c-tab> Shrink/expand a netrw/explore window |netrw-c-tab| + - Makes Netrw go up one directory |netrw--| + a Cycles between normal display, |netrw-a| + hiding (suppress display of files matching g:netrw_list_hide) + and showing (display only files which match g:netrw_list_hide) + cd Make browsing directory the current directory |netrw-cd| + C Setting the editing window |netrw-C| + d Make a directory |netrw-d| + D Attempt to remove the file(s)/directory(ies) |netrw-D| + gb Go to previous bookmarked directory |netrw-gb| + gd Force treatment as directory |netrw-gd| + gf Force treatment as file |netrw-gf| + gh Quick hide/unhide of dot-files |netrw-gh| + gn Make top of tree the directory below the cursor |netrw-gn| + gp Change local-only file permissions |netrw-gp| + i Cycle between thin, long, wide, and tree listings |netrw-i| + I Toggle the displaying of the banner |netrw-I| + mb Bookmark current directory |netrw-mb| + mc Copy marked files to marked-file target directory |netrw-mc| + md Apply diff to marked files (up to 3) |netrw-md| + me Place marked files on arg list and edit them |netrw-me| + mf Mark a file |netrw-mf| + mF Unmark files |netrw-mF| + mg Apply vimgrep to marked files |netrw-mg| + mh Toggle marked file suffices' presence on hiding list |netrw-mh| + mm Move marked files to marked-file target directory |netrw-mm| + mp Print marked files |netrw-mp| + mr Mark files using a shell-style |regexp| |netrw-mr| + mt Current browsing directory becomes markfile target |netrw-mt| + mT Apply ctags to marked files |netrw-mT| + mu Unmark all marked files |netrw-mu| + mv Apply arbitrary vim command to marked files |netrw-mv| + mx Apply arbitrary shell command to marked files |netrw-mx| + mX Apply arbitrary shell command to marked files en bloc|netrw-mX| + mz Compress/decompress marked files |netrw-mz| + o Enter the file/directory under the cursor in a new |netrw-o| + browser window. A horizontal split is used. + O Obtain a file specified by cursor |netrw-O| + p Preview the file |netrw-p| + P Browse in the previously used window |netrw-P| + qb List bookmarked directories and history |netrw-qb| + qf Display information on file |netrw-qf| + qF Mark files using a quickfix list |netrw-qF| + qL Mark files using a |location-list| |netrw-qL| + r Reverse sorting order |netrw-r| + R Rename the designated file(s)/directory(ies) |netrw-R| + s Select sorting style: by name, time, or file size |netrw-s| + S Specify suffix priority for name-sorting |netrw-S| + t Enter the file/directory under the cursor in a new tab|netrw-t| + u Change to recently-visited directory |netrw-u| + U Change to subsequently-visited directory |netrw-U| + v Enter the file/directory under the cursor in a new |netrw-v| + browser window. A vertical split is used. + x View file with an associated program |netrw-x| + X Execute filename under cursor via |system()| |netrw-X| + + % Open a new file in netrw's current directory |netrw-%| + + *netrw-mouse* *netrw-leftmouse* *netrw-middlemouse* *netrw-rightmouse* + <leftmouse> (gvim only) selects word under mouse as if a <cr> + had been pressed (ie. edit file, change directory) + <middlemouse> (gvim only) same as P selecting word under mouse; + see |netrw-P| + <rightmouse> (gvim only) delete file/directory using word under + mouse + <2-leftmouse> (gvim only) when: + * in a netrw-selected file, AND + * |g:netrw_retmap| == 1 AND + * the user doesn't already have a <2-leftmouse> + mapping defined before netrw is autoloaded, + then a double clicked leftmouse button will return + to the netrw browser window. See |g:netrw_retmap|. + <s-leftmouse> (gvim only) like mf, will mark files. Dragging + the shifted leftmouse will mark multiple files. + (see |netrw-mf|) + + (to disable mouse buttons while browsing: |g:netrw_mousemaps|) + + *netrw-quickcom* *netrw-quickcoms* +QUICK REFERENCE: COMMANDS *netrw-explore-cmds* *netrw-browse-cmds* {{{2 + :NetrwClean[!]............................................|netrw-clean| + :NetrwSettings............................................|netrw-settings| + :Ntree....................................................|netrw-ntree| + :Explore[!] [dir] Explore directory of current file......|netrw-explore| + :Hexplore[!] [dir] Horizontal Split & Explore.............|netrw-explore| + :Lexplore[!] [dir] Left Explorer Toggle...................|netrw-explore| + :Nexplore[!] [dir] Vertical Split & Explore...............|netrw-explore| + :Pexplore[!] [dir] Vertical Split & Explore...............|netrw-explore| + :Rexplore Return to Explorer.....................|netrw-explore| + :Sexplore[!] [dir] Split & Explore directory .............|netrw-explore| + :Texplore[!] [dir] Tab & Explore..........................|netrw-explore| + :Vexplore[!] [dir] Vertical Split & Explore...............|netrw-explore| + + +BANNER DISPLAY *netrw-I* + +One may toggle the displaying of the banner by pressing "I". + +Also See: |g:netrw_banner| + + +BOOKMARKING A DIRECTORY *netrw-mb* *netrw-bookmark* *netrw-bookmarks* {{{2 + +One may easily "bookmark" the currently browsed directory by using > + + mb +< + *.netrwbook* +Bookmarks are retained in between sessions of vim in a file called .netrwbook +as a |List|, which is typically stored in the first directory on the user's +'runtimepath'; entries are kept in sorted order. + +If there are marked files and/or directories, mb will add them to the bookmark +list. + + *netrw-:NetrwMB* +Additionally, one may use :NetrwMB to bookmark files or directories. > + + :NetrwMB[!] [files/directories] + +< No bang: enters files/directories into Netrw's bookmark system + + No argument and in netrw buffer: + if there are marked files : bookmark marked files + otherwise : bookmark file/directory under cursor + No argument and not in netrw buffer: bookmarks current open file + Has arguments : |glob()|s each arg and bookmarks them + + With bang: deletes files/directories from Netrw's bookmark system + +The :NetrwMB command is available outside of netrw buffers (once netrw has been +invoked in the session). + +The file ".netrwbook" holds bookmarks when netrw (and vim) is not active. By +default, its stored on the first directory on the user's |'runtimepath'|. + +Related Topics: + |netrw-gb| how to return (go) to a bookmark + |netrw-mB| how to delete bookmarks + |netrw-qb| how to list bookmarks + |g:netrw_home| controls where .netrwbook is kept + + +BROWSING *netrw-enter* *netrw-cr* {{{2 + +Browsing is simple: move the cursor onto a file or directory of interest. +Hitting the <cr> (the return key) will select the file or directory. +Directories will themselves be listed, and files will be opened using the +protocol given in the original read request. + + CAVEAT: There are four forms of listing (see |netrw-i|). Netrw assumes that + two or more spaces delimit filenames and directory names for the long and + wide listing formats. Thus, if your filename or directory name has two or + more sequential spaces embedded in it, or any trailing spaces, then you'll + need to use the "thin" format to select it. + +The |g:netrw_browse_split| option, which is zero by default, may be used to +cause the opening of files to be done in a new window or tab instead of the +default. When the option is one or two, the splitting will be taken +horizontally or vertically, respectively. When the option is set to three, a +<cr> will cause the file to appear in a new tab. + + +When using the gui (gvim), one may select a file by pressing the <leftmouse> +button. In addition, if + + * |g:netrw_retmap| == 1 AND (its default value is 0) + * in a netrw-selected file, AND + * the user doesn't already have a <2-leftmouse> mapping defined before + netrw is loaded + +then a doubly-clicked leftmouse button will return to the netrw browser +window. + +Netrw attempts to speed up browsing, especially for remote browsing where one +may have to enter passwords, by keeping and re-using previously obtained +directory listing buffers. The |g:netrw_fastbrowse| variable is used to +control this behavior; one may have slow browsing (no buffer re-use), medium +speed browsing (re-use directory buffer listings only for remote directories), +and fast browsing (re-use directory buffer listings as often as possible). +The price for such re-use is that when changes are made (such as new files +are introduced into a directory), the listing may become out-of-date. One may +always refresh directory listing buffers by pressing ctrl-L (see +|netrw-ctrl-l|). + + *netrw-s-cr* +Squeezing the Current Tree-Listing Directory~ + +When the tree listing style is enabled (see |netrw-i|) and one is using +gvim, then the <s-cr> mapping may be used to squeeze (close) the +directory currently containing the cursor. + +Otherwise, one may remap a key combination of one's own choice to get +this effect: > + + nmap <buffer> <silent> <nowait> YOURKEYCOMBO <Plug>NetrwTreeSqueeze +< +Put this line in $HOME/ftplugin/netrw/netrw.vim; it needs to be generated +for netrw buffers only. + +Related topics: + |netrw-ctrl-r| |netrw-o| |netrw-p| + |netrw-P| |netrw-t| |netrw-v| +Associated setting variables: + |g:netrw_browse_split| |g:netrw_fastbrowse| + |g:netrw_ftp_list_cmd| |g:netrw_ftp_sizelist_cmd| + |g:netrw_ftp_timelist_cmd| |g:netrw_ssh_browse_reject| + |g:netrw_ssh_cmd| |g:netrw_use_noswf| + + +BROWSING WITH A HORIZONTALLY SPLIT WINDOW *netrw-o* *netrw-horiz* {{{2 + +Normally one enters a file or directory using the <cr>. However, the "o" map +allows one to open a new window to hold the new directory listing or file. A +horizontal split is used. (for vertical splitting, see |netrw-v|) + +Normally, the o key splits the window horizontally with the new window and +cursor at the top. + +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_alto| |g:netrw_winsize| + +Related topics: + |netrw-ctrl-r| |netrw-o| |netrw-p| + |netrw-P| |netrw-t| |netrw-v| +Associated setting variables: + |g:netrw_alto| control above/below splitting + |g:netrw_winsize| control initial sizing + +BROWSING WITH A NEW TAB *netrw-t* {{{2 + +Normally one enters a file or directory using the <cr>. The "t" map +allows one to open a new window holding the new directory listing or file in +a new tab. + +If you'd like to have the new listing in a background tab, use |gT|. + +Related topics: + |netrw-ctrl-r| |netrw-o| |netrw-p| + |netrw-P| |netrw-t| |netrw-v| +Associated setting variables: + |g:netrw_winsize| control initial sizing + +BROWSING WITH A VERTICALLY SPLIT WINDOW *netrw-v* {{{2 + +Normally one enters a file or directory using the <cr>. However, the "v" map +allows one to open a new window to hold the new directory listing or file. A +vertical split is used. (for horizontal splitting, see |netrw-o|) + +Normally, the v key splits the window vertically with the new window and +cursor at the left. + +There is only one tree listing buffer; using "v" on a displayed subdirectory +will split the screen, but the same buffer will be shown twice. + +Related topics: + |netrw-ctrl-r| |netrw-o| |netrw-p| + |netrw-P| |netrw-t| |netrw-v| +Associated setting variables: + |g:netrw_altv| control right/left splitting + |g:netrw_winsize| control initial sizing + + +BROWSING USING A GVIM SERVER *netrw-ctrl-r* {{{2 + +One may keep a browsing gvim separate from the gvim being used to edit. +Use the <c-r> map on a file (not a directory) in the netrw browser, and it +will use a gvim server (see |g:netrw_servername|). Subsequent use of <cr> +(see |netrw-cr|) will re-use that server for editing files. + +Related topics: + |netrw-ctrl-r| |netrw-o| |netrw-p| + |netrw-P| |netrw-t| |netrw-v| +Associated setting variables: + |g:netrw_servername| : sets name of server + |g:netrw_browse_split| : controls how <cr> will open files + + +CHANGE LISTING STYLE (THIN LONG WIDE TREE) *netrw-i* {{{2 + +The "i" map cycles between the thin, long, wide, and tree listing formats. + +The thin listing format gives just the files' and directories' names. + +The long listing is either based on the "ls" command via ssh for remote +directories or displays the filename, file size (in bytes), and the time and +date of last modification for local directories. With the long listing +format, netrw is not able to recognize filenames which have trailing spaces. +Use the thin listing format for such files. + +The wide listing format uses two or more contiguous spaces to delineate +filenames; when using that format, netrw won't be able to recognize or use +filenames which have two or more contiguous spaces embedded in the name or any +trailing spaces. The thin listing format will, however, work with such files. +The wide listing format is the most compact. + +The tree listing format has a top directory followed by files and directories +preceded by one or more "|"s, which indicate the directory depth. One may +open and close directories by pressing the <cr> key while atop the directory +name. + +One may make a preferred listing style your default; see |g:netrw_liststyle|. +As an example, by putting the following line in your .vimrc, > + let g:netrw_liststyle= 3 +the tree style will become your default listing style. + +One typical way to use the netrw tree display is to: > + + vim . + (use i until a tree display shows) + navigate to a file + v (edit as desired in vertically split window) + ctrl-w h (to return to the netrw listing) + P (edit newly selected file in the previous window) + ctrl-w h (to return to the netrw listing) + P (edit newly selected file in the previous window) + ...etc... +< +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_liststyle| |g:netrw_maxfilenamelen| + |g:netrw_timefmt| |g:netrw_list_cmd| + +CHANGE FILE PERMISSION *netrw-gp* {{{2 + +"gp" will ask you for a new permission for the file named under the cursor. +Currently, this only works for local files. + +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_chgperm| + + +CHANGING TO A BOOKMARKED DIRECTORY *netrw-gb* {{{2 + +To change directory back to a bookmarked directory, use + + {cnt}gb + +Any count may be used to reference any of the bookmarks. +Note that |netrw-qb| shows both bookmarks and history; to go +to a location stored in the history see |netrw-u| and |netrw-U|. + +Related Topics: + |netrw-mB| how to delete bookmarks + |netrw-mb| how to make a bookmark + |netrw-qb| how to list bookmarks + + +CHANGING TO A PREDECESSOR DIRECTORY *netrw-u* *netrw-updir* {{{2 + +Every time you change to a new directory (new for the current session), netrw +will save the directory in a recently-visited directory history list (unless +|g:netrw_dirhistmax| is zero; by default, it holds ten entries). With the "u" +map, one can change to an earlier directory (predecessor). To do the +opposite, see |netrw-U|. + +The "u" map also accepts counts to go back in the history several slots. For +your convenience, qb (see |netrw-qb|) lists the history number which may be +used in that count. + + *.netrwhist* +See |g:netrw_dirhistmax| for how to control the quantity of history stack +slots. The file ".netrwhist" holds history when netrw (and vim) is not +active. By default, its stored on the first directory on the user's +|'runtimepath'|. + +Related Topics: + |netrw-U| changing to a successor directory + |g:netrw_home| controls where .netrwhist is kept + + +CHANGING TO A SUCCESSOR DIRECTORY *netrw-U* *netrw-downdir* {{{2 + +With the "U" map, one can change to a later directory (successor). +This map is the opposite of the "u" map. (see |netrw-u|) Use the +qb map to list both the bookmarks and history. (see |netrw-qb|) + +The "U" map also accepts counts to go forward in the history several slots. + +See |g:netrw_dirhistmax| for how to control the quantity of history stack +slots. + + +CHANGING TREE TOP *netrw-ntree* *:Ntree* *netrw-gn* {{{2 + +One may specify a new tree top for tree listings using > + + :Ntree [dirname] + +Without a "dirname", the current line is used (and any leading depth +information is elided). +With a "dirname", the specified directory name is used. + +The "gn" map will take the word below the cursor and use that for +changing the top of the tree listing. + + +NETRW CLEAN *netrw-clean* *:NetrwClean* {{{2 + +With :NetrwClean one may easily remove netrw from one's home directory; +more precisely, from the first directory on your |'runtimepath'|. + +With :NetrwClean!, netrw will attempt to remove netrw from all directories on +your |'runtimepath'|. Of course, you have to have write/delete permissions +correct to do this. + +With either form of the command, netrw will first ask for confirmation +that the removal is in fact what you want to do. If netrw doesn't have +permission to remove a file, it will issue an error message. + + *netrw-gx* +CUSTOMIZING BROWSING WITH A SPECIAL HANDLER *netrw-x* *netrw-handler* {{{2 + (also see |netrw_filehandler|) + +Certain files, such as html, gif, jpeg, (word/office) doc, etc, files, are +best seen with a special handler (ie. a tool provided with your computer's +operating system). Netrw allows one to invoke such special handlers by: > + + * when Exploring, hit the "x" key + * when editing, hit gx with the cursor atop the special filename +< (latter not available if the |g:netrw_nogx| variable exists) + +Netrw determines which special handler by the following method: + + * if |g:netrw_browsex_viewer| exists, then it will be used to attempt to + view files. Examples of useful settings (place into your <.vimrc>): > + + :let g:netrw_browsex_viewer= "kfmclient exec" +< or > + :let g:netrw_browsex_viewer= "xdg-open" +< + If g:netrw_browsex_viewer == '-', then netrwFileHandlers#Invoke() will be + used instead (see |netrw_filehandler|). + + If the viewer you wish to use does not support handling of a remote URL + directory, set |g:netrw_browsex_support_remote| to 0. + * for Windows 32 or 64, the URL and FileProtocolHandler dlls are used. + * for Gnome (with gnome-open): gnome-open is used. + * for KDE (with kfmclient) : kfmclient is used + * for Mac OS X : open is used. + * otherwise the netrwFileHandler plugin is used. + +The file's suffix is used by these various approaches to determine an +appropriate application to use to "handle" these files. Such things as +OpenOffice (*.sfx), visualization (*.jpg, *.gif, etc), and PostScript (*.ps, +*.eps) can be handled. + +The gx mapping extends to all buffers; apply "gx" while atop a word and netrw +will apply a special handler to it (like "x" works when in a netrw buffer). +One may also use visual mode (see |visual-start|) to select the text that the +special handler will use. Normally gx uses expand("<cfile>") to pick up the +text under the cursor; one may change what |expand()| uses via the +|g:netrw_gx| variable (options include "<cword>", "<cWORD>"). Note that +expand("<cfile>") depends on the |'isfname'| setting. Alternatively, one may +select the text to be used by gx by making a visual selection (see +|visual-block|) and then pressing gx. + +Associated setting variables: + |g:netrw_gx| control how gx picks up the text under the cursor + |g:netrw_nogx| prevent gx map while editing + |g:netrw_suppress_gx_mesg| controls gx's suppression of browser messages + + *netrw_filehandler* + +When |g:netrw_browsex_viewer| exists and is "-", then netrw will attempt to +handle the special file with a vim function. The "x" map applies a function +to a file, based on its extension. Of course, the handler function must exist +for it to be called! +> + Ex. mypgm.html x -> NFH_html("scp://user@host/some/path/mypgm.html") + +< Users may write their own netrw File Handler functions to + support more suffixes with special handling. See + <autoload/netrwFileHandlers.vim> for examples on how to make + file handler functions. As an example: > + + " NFH_suffix(filename) + fun! NFH_suffix(filename) + ..do something special with filename.. + endfun +< +These functions need to be defined in some file in your .vim/plugin +(vimfiles\plugin) directory. Vim's function names may not have punctuation +characters (except for the underscore) in them. To support suffices that +contain such characters, netrw will first convert the suffix using the +following table: > + + @ -> AT ! -> EXCLAMATION % -> PERCENT + : -> COLON = -> EQUAL ? -> QUESTION + , -> COMMA - -> MINUS ; -> SEMICOLON + $ -> DOLLAR + -> PLUS ~ -> TILDE +< +So, for example: > + + file.rcs,v -> NFH_rcsCOMMAv() +< +If more such translations are necessary, please send me email: > + NcampObell@SdrPchip.AorgM-NOSPAM +with a request. (remove the embedded NOSPAM first) + +Associated setting variable: |g:netrw_browsex_viewer| + + *netrw-curdir* +DELETING BOOKMARKS *netrw-mB* {{{2 + +To delete a bookmark, use > + + {cnt}mB + +If there are marked files, then mB will remove them from the +bookmark list. + +Alternatively, one may use :NetrwMB! (see |netrw-:NetrwMB|). > + + :NetrwMB! [files/directories] + +Related Topics: + |netrw-gb| how to return (go) to a bookmark + |netrw-mb| how to make a bookmark + |netrw-qb| how to list bookmarks + + +DELETING FILES OR DIRECTORIES *netrw-delete* *netrw-D* *netrw-del* {{{2 + +If files have not been marked with |netrw-mf|: (local marked file list) + + Deleting/removing files and directories involves moving the cursor to the + file/directory to be deleted and pressing "D". Directories must be empty + first before they can be successfully removed. If the directory is a + softlink to a directory, then netrw will make two requests to remove the + directory before succeeding. Netrw will ask for confirmation before doing + the removal(s). You may select a range of lines with the "V" command + (visual selection), and then pressing "D". + +If files have been marked with |netrw-mf|: (local marked file list) + + Marked files (and empty directories) will be deleted; again, you'll be + asked to confirm the deletion before it actually takes place. + +A further approach is to delete files which match a pattern. + + * use :MF pattern (see |netrw-:MF|); then press "D". + + * use mr (see |netrw-mr|) which will prompt you for pattern. + This will cause the matching files to be marked. Then, + press "D". + +If your vim has 7.4 with patch#1107, then |g:netrw_localrmdir| no longer +is used to remove directories; instead, vim's |delete()| is used with +the "d" option. Please note that only empty directories may be deleted +with the "D" mapping. Regular files are deleted with |delete()|, too. + +The |g:netrw_rm_cmd|, |g:netrw_rmf_cmd|, and |g:netrw_rmdir_cmd| variables are +used to control the attempts to remove remote files and directories. The +g:netrw_rm_cmd is used with files, and its default value is: + + g:netrw_rm_cmd: ssh HOSTNAME rm + +The g:netrw_rmdir_cmd variable is used to support the removal of directories. +Its default value is: + + |g:netrw_rmdir_cmd|: ssh HOSTNAME rmdir + +If removing a directory fails with g:netrw_rmdir_cmd, netrw then will attempt +to remove it again using the g:netrw_rmf_cmd variable. Its default value is: + + |g:netrw_rmf_cmd|: ssh HOSTNAME rm -f + +Related topics: |netrw-d| +Associated setting variable: |g:netrw_localrmdir| |g:netrw_rm_cmd| + |g:netrw_rmdir_cmd| |g:netrw_ssh_cmd| + + +*netrw-explore* *netrw-hexplore* *netrw-nexplore* *netrw-pexplore* +*netrw-rexplore* *netrw-sexplore* *netrw-texplore* *netrw-vexplore* *netrw-lexplore* +DIRECTORY EXPLORATION COMMANDS {{{2 + + :[N]Explore[!] [dir]... Explore directory of current file *:Explore* + :[N]Hexplore[!] [dir]... Horizontal Split & Explore *:Hexplore* + :[N]Lexplore[!] [dir]... Left Explorer Toggle *:Lexplore* + :[N]Sexplore[!] [dir]... Split&Explore current file's directory *:Sexplore* + :[N]Vexplore[!] [dir]... Vertical Split & Explore *:Vexplore* + :Texplore [dir]... Tab & Explore *:Texplore* + :Rexplore ... Return to/from Explorer *:Rexplore* + + Used with :Explore **/pattern : (also see |netrw-starstar|) + :Nexplore............. go to next matching file *:Nexplore* + :Pexplore............. go to previous matching file *:Pexplore* + + *netrw-:Explore* +:Explore will open the local-directory browser on the current file's + directory (or on directory [dir] if specified). The window will be + split only if the file has been modified and |'hidden'| is not set, + otherwise the browsing window will take over that window. Normally + the splitting is taken horizontally. + Also see: |netrw-:Rexplore| +:Explore! is like :Explore, but will use vertical splitting. + + *netrw-:Hexplore* +:Hexplore [dir] does an :Explore with |:belowright| horizontal splitting. +:Hexplore! [dir] does an :Explore with |:aboveleft| horizontal splitting. + + *netrw-:Lexplore* +:[N]Lexplore [dir] toggles a full height Explorer window on the left hand side + of the current tab. It will open a netrw window on the current + directory if [dir] is omitted; a :Lexplore [dir] will show the + specified directory in the left-hand side browser display no matter + from which window the command is issued. + + By default, :Lexplore will change an uninitialized |g:netrw_chgwin| + to 2; edits will thus preferentially be made in window#2. + + The [N] specifies a |g:netrw_winsize| just for the new :Lexplore + window. + + Those who like this method often also like tree style displays; + see |g:netrw_liststyle|. + +:[N]Lexplore! [dir] is similar to :Lexplore, except that the full-height + Explorer window will open on the right hand side and an + uninitialized |g:netrw_chgwin| will be set to 1 (eg. edits will + preferentially occur in the leftmost window). + + Also see: |netrw-C| |g:netrw_browse_split| |g:netrw_wiw| + |netrw-p| |netrw-P| |g:netrw_chgwin| + |netrw-c-tab| |g:netrw_winsize| + + *netrw-:Sexplore* +:[N]Sexplore will always split the window before invoking the local-directory + browser. As with Explore, the splitting is normally done + horizontally. +:[N]Sexplore! [dir] is like :Sexplore, but the splitting will be done vertically. + + *netrw-:Texplore* +:Texplore [dir] does a |:tabnew| before generating the browser window + + *netrw-:Vexplore* +:[N]Vexplore [dir] does an :Explore with |:leftabove| vertical splitting. +:[N]Vexplore! [dir] does an :Explore with |:rightbelow| vertical splitting. + +The optional parameters are: + + [N]: This parameter will override |g:netrw_winsize| to specify the quantity of + rows and/or columns the new explorer window should have. + Otherwise, the |g:netrw_winsize| variable, if it has been specified by the + user, is used to control the quantity of rows and/or columns new + explorer windows should have. + + [dir]: By default, these explorer commands use the current file's directory. + However, one may explicitly provide a directory (path) to use instead; + ie. > + + :Explore /some/path +< + *netrw-:Rexplore* +:Rexplore This command is a little different from the other Explore commands + as it doesn't necessarily open an Explorer window. + + Return to Explorer~ + When one edits a file using netrw which can occur, for example, + when pressing <cr> while the cursor is atop a filename in a netrw + browser window, a :Rexplore issued while editing that file will + return the display to that of the last netrw browser display in + that window. + + Return from Explorer~ + Conversely, when one is editing a directory, issuing a :Rexplore + will return to editing the file that was last edited in that + window. + + The <2-leftmouse> map (which is only available under gvim and + cooperative terms) does the same as :Rexplore. + +Also see: |g:netrw_alto| |g:netrw_altv| |g:netrw_winsize| + + +*netrw-star* *netrw-starpat* *netrw-starstar* *netrw-starstarpat* *netrw-grep* +EXPLORING WITH STARS AND PATTERNS {{{2 + +When Explore, Sexplore, Hexplore, or Vexplore are used with one of the +following four patterns Explore generates a list of files which satisfy the +request for the local file system. These exploration patterns will not work +with remote file browsing. + + */filepat files in current directory which satisfy filepat + **/filepat files in current directory or below which satisfy the + file pattern + *//pattern files in the current directory which contain the + pattern (vimgrep is used) + **//pattern files in the current directory or below which contain + the pattern (vimgrep is used) +< +The cursor will be placed on the first file in the list. One may then +continue to go to subsequent files on that list via |:Nexplore| or to +preceding files on that list with |:Pexplore|. Explore will update the +directory and place the cursor appropriately. + +A plain > + :Explore +will clear the explore list. + +If your console or gui produces recognizable shift-up or shift-down sequences, +then you'll likely find using shift-downarrow and shift-uparrow convenient. +They're mapped by netrw as follows: + + <s-down> == Nexplore, and + <s-up> == Pexplore. + +As an example, consider +> + :Explore */*.c + :Nexplore + :Nexplore + :Pexplore +< +The status line will show, on the right hand side of the status line, a +message like "Match 3 of 20". + +Associated setting variables: + |g:netrw_keepdir| |g:netrw_browse_split| + |g:netrw_fastbrowse| |g:netrw_ftp_browse_reject| + |g:netrw_ftp_list_cmd| |g:netrw_ftp_sizelist_cmd| + |g:netrw_ftp_timelist_cmd| |g:netrw_list_cmd| + |g:netrw_liststyle| + + +DISPLAYING INFORMATION ABOUT FILE *netrw-qf* {{{2 + +With the cursor atop a filename, pressing "qf" will reveal the file's size +and last modification timestamp. Currently this capability is only available +for local files. + + +EDIT FILE OR DIRECTORY HIDING LIST *netrw-ctrl-h* *netrw-edithide* {{{2 + +The "<ctrl-h>" map brings up a requestor allowing the user to change the +file/directory hiding list contained in |g:netrw_list_hide|. The hiding list +consists of one or more patterns delimited by commas. Files and/or +directories satisfying these patterns will either be hidden (ie. not shown) or +be the only ones displayed (see |netrw-a|). + +The "gh" mapping (see |netrw-gh|) quickly alternates between the usual +hiding list and the hiding of files or directories that begin with ".". + +As an example, > + let g:netrw_list_hide= '\(^\|\s\s\)\zs\.\S\+' +Effectively, this makes the effect of a |netrw-gh| command the initial setting. +What it means: + + \(^\|\s\s\) : if the line begins with the following, -or- + two consecutive spaces are encountered + \zs : start the hiding match now + \. : if it now begins with a dot + \S\+ : and is followed by one or more non-whitespace + characters + +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_hide| |g:netrw_list_hide| +Associated topics: |netrw-a| |netrw-gh| |netrw-mh| + + *netrw-sort-sequence* +EDITING THE SORTING SEQUENCE *netrw-S* *netrw-sortsequence* {{{2 + +When "Sorted by" is name, one may specify priority via the sorting sequence +(g:netrw_sort_sequence). The sorting sequence typically prioritizes the +name-listing by suffix, although any pattern will do. Patterns are delimited +by commas. The default sorting sequence is (all one line): + +For Unix: > + '[\/]$,\<core\%(\.\d\+\)\=,\.[a-np-z]$,\.h$,\.c$,\.cpp$,*,\.o$,\.obj$, + \.info$,\.swp$,\.bak$,\~$' +< +Otherwise: > + '[\/]$,\.[a-np-z]$,\.h$,\.c$,\.cpp$,*,\.o$,\.obj$,\.info$, + \.swp$,\.bak$,\~$' +< +The lone * is where all filenames not covered by one of the other patterns +will end up. One may change the sorting sequence by modifying the +g:netrw_sort_sequence variable (either manually or in your <.vimrc>) or by +using the "S" map. + +Related topics: |netrw-s| |netrw-S| +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_sort_sequence| |g:netrw_sort_options| + + +EXECUTING FILE UNDER CURSOR VIA SYSTEM() *netrw-X* {{{2 + +Pressing X while the cursor is atop an executable file will yield a prompt +using the filename asking for any arguments. Upon pressing a [return], netrw +will then call |system()| with that command and arguments. The result will be +displayed by |:echomsg|, and so |:messages| will repeat display of the result. +Ansi escape sequences will be stripped out. + +See |cmdline-window| for directions for more on how to edit the arguments. + + +FORCING TREATMENT AS A FILE OR DIRECTORY *netrw-gd* *netrw-gf* {{{2 + +Remote symbolic links (ie. those listed via ssh or ftp) are problematic +in that it is difficult to tell whether they link to a file or to a +directory. + +To force treatment as a file: use > + gf +< +To force treatment as a directory: use > + gd +< + +GOING UP *netrw--* {{{2 + +To go up a directory, press "-" or press the <cr> when atop the ../ directory +entry in the listing. + +Netrw will use the command in |g:netrw_list_cmd| to perform the directory +listing operation after changing HOSTNAME to the host specified by the +user-prpvided url. By default netrw provides the command as: > + + ssh HOSTNAME ls -FLa +< +where the HOSTNAME becomes the [user@]hostname as requested by the attempt to +read. Naturally, the user may override this command with whatever is +preferred. The NetList function which implements remote browsing +expects that directories will be flagged by a trailing slash. + + +HIDING FILES OR DIRECTORIES *netrw-a* *netrw-hiding* {{{2 + +Netrw's browsing facility allows one to use the hiding list in one of three +ways: ignore it, hide files which match, and show only those files which +match. + +If no files have been marked via |netrw-mf|: + +The "a" map allows the user to cycle through the three hiding modes. + +The |g:netrw_list_hide| variable holds a comma delimited list of patterns +based on regular expressions (ex. ^.*\.obj$,^\.) which specify the hiding list. +(also see |netrw-ctrl-h|) To set the hiding list, use the <c-h> map. As an +example, to hide files which begin with a ".", one may use the <c-h> map to +set the hiding list to '^\..*' (or one may put let g:netrw_list_hide= '^\..*' +in one's <.vimrc>). One may then use the "a" key to show all files, hide +matching files, or to show only the matching files. + + Example: \.[ch]$ + This hiding list command will hide/show all *.c and *.h files. + + Example: \.c$,\.h$ + This hiding list command will also hide/show all *.c and *.h + files. + +Don't forget to use the "a" map to select the mode (normal/hiding/show) you +want! + +If files have been marked using |netrw-mf|, then this command will: + + if showing all files or non-hidden files: + modify the g:netrw_list_hide list by appending the marked files to it + and showing only non-hidden files. + + else if showing hidden files only: + modify the g:netrw_list_hide list by removing the marked files from it + and showing only non-hidden files. + endif + + *netrw-gh* *netrw-hide* +As a quick shortcut, one may press > + gh +to toggle between hiding files which begin with a period (dot) and not hiding +them. + +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_list_hide| |g:netrw_hide| +Associated topics: |netrw-a| |netrw-ctrl-h| |netrw-mh| + + *netrw-gitignore* +Netrw provides a helper function 'netrw_gitignore#Hide()' that, when used with +|g:netrw_list_hide| automatically hides all git-ignored files. + +'netrw_gitignore#Hide' searches for patterns in the following files: > + + './.gitignore' + './.git/info/exclude' + global gitignore file: `git config --global core.excludesfile` + system gitignore file: `git config --system core.excludesfile` +< +Files that do not exist, are ignored. +Git-ignore patterns are taken from existing files, and converted to patterns for +hiding files. For example, if you had '*.log' in your '.gitignore' file, it +would be converted to '.*\.log'. + +To use this function, simply assign its output to |g:netrw_list_hide| option. > + + Example: let g:netrw_list_hide= netrw_gitignore#Hide() + Git-ignored files are hidden in Netrw. + + Example: let g:netrw_list_hide= netrw_gitignore#Hide('my_gitignore_file') + Function can take additional files with git-ignore patterns. + + Example: let g:netrw_list_hide= netrw_gitignore#Hide() .. '.*\.swp$' + Combining 'netrw_gitignore#Hide' with custom patterns. +< + +IMPROVING BROWSING *netrw-listhack* *netrw-ssh-hack* {{{2 + +Especially with the remote directory browser, constantly entering the password +is tedious. + +For Linux/Unix systems, the book "Linux Server Hacks - 100 industrial strength +tips & tools" by Rob Flickenger (O'Reilly, ISBN 0-596-00461-3) gives a tip +for setting up no-password ssh and scp and discusses associated security +issues. It used to be available at http://hacks.oreilly.com/pub/h/66 , +but apparently that address is now being redirected to some "hackzine". +I'll attempt a summary based on that article and on a communication from +Ben Schmidt: + + 1. Generate a public/private key pair on the local machine + (ssh client): > + ssh-keygen -t rsa + (saving the file in ~/.ssh/id_rsa as prompted) +< + 2. Just hit the <CR> when asked for passphrase (twice) for no + passphrase. If you do use a passphrase, you will also need to use + ssh-agent so you only have to type the passphrase once per session. + If you don't use a passphrase, simply logging onto your local + computer or getting access to the keyfile in any way will suffice + to access any ssh servers which have that key authorized for login. + + 3. This creates two files: > + ~/.ssh/id_rsa + ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub +< + 4. On the target machine (ssh server): > + cd + mkdir -p .ssh + chmod 0700 .ssh +< + 5. On your local machine (ssh client): (one line) > + ssh {serverhostname} + cat '>>' '~/.ssh/authorized_keys2' < ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub +< + or, for OpenSSH, (one line) > + ssh {serverhostname} + cat '>>' '~/.ssh/authorized_keys' < ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub +< +You can test it out with > + ssh {serverhostname} +and you should be log onto the server machine without further need to type +anything. + +If you decided to use a passphrase, do: > + ssh-agent $SHELL + ssh-add + ssh {serverhostname} +You will be prompted for your key passphrase when you use ssh-add, but not +subsequently when you use ssh. For use with vim, you can use > + ssh-agent vim +and, when next within vim, use > + :!ssh-add +Alternatively, you can apply ssh-agent to the terminal you're planning on +running vim in: > + ssh-agent xterm & +and do ssh-add whenever you need. + +For Windows, folks on the vim mailing list have mentioned that Pageant helps +with avoiding the constant need to enter the password. + +Kingston Fung wrote about another way to avoid constantly needing to enter +passwords: + + In order to avoid the need to type in the password for scp each time, you + provide a hack in the docs to set up a non password ssh account. I found a + better way to do that: I can use a regular ssh account which uses a + password to access the material without the need to key-in the password + each time. It's good for security and convenience. I tried ssh public key + authorization + ssh-agent, implementing this, and it works! Here are two + links with instructions: + + http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/l-keyc2/ + http://sial.org/howto/openssh/publickey-auth/ + + + Ssh hints: + + Thomer Gil has provided a hint on how to speed up netrw+ssh: + http://thomer.com/howtos/netrw_ssh.html + + Alex Young has several hints on speeding ssh up: + http://usevim.com/2012/03/16/editing-remote-files/ + + +LISTING BOOKMARKS AND HISTORY *netrw-qb* *netrw-listbookmark* {{{2 + +Pressing "qb" (query bookmarks) will list both the bookmarked directories and +directory traversal history. + +Related Topics: + |netrw-gb| how to return (go) to a bookmark + |netrw-mb| how to make a bookmark + |netrw-mB| how to delete bookmarks + |netrw-u| change to a predecessor directory via the history stack + |netrw-U| change to a successor directory via the history stack + +MAKING A NEW DIRECTORY *netrw-d* {{{2 + +With the "d" map one may make a new directory either remotely (which depends +on the global variable g:netrw_mkdir_cmd) or locally (which depends on the +global variable g:netrw_localmkdir). Netrw will issue a request for the new +directory's name. A bare <CR> at that point will abort the making of the +directory. Attempts to make a local directory that already exists (as either +a file or a directory) will be detected, reported on, and ignored. + +Related topics: |netrw-D| +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_localmkdir| |g:netrw_mkdir_cmd| + |g:netrw_remote_mkdir| |netrw-%| + + +MAKING THE BROWSING DIRECTORY THE CURRENT DIRECTORY *netrw-cd* {{{2 + +By default, |g:netrw_keepdir| is 1. This setting means that the current +directory will not track the browsing directory. (done for backwards +compatibility with v6's file explorer). + +Setting g:netrw_keepdir to 0 tells netrw to make vim's current directory +track netrw's browsing directory. + +However, given the default setting for g:netrw_keepdir of 1 where netrw +maintains its own separate notion of the current directory, in order to make +the two directories the same, use the "cd" map (type cd). That map will +set Vim's notion of the current directory to netrw's current browsing +directory. + +|netrw-cd| : This map's name was changed from "c" to cd (see |netrw-cd|). + This change was done to allow for |netrw-cb| and |netrw-cB| maps. + +Associated setting variable: |g:netrw_keepdir| + +MARKING FILES *netrw-:MF* *netrw-mf* {{{2 + (also see |netrw-mr|) + +Netrw provides several ways to mark files: + + * One may mark files with the cursor atop a filename and + then pressing "mf". + + * With gvim, in addition one may mark files with + <s-leftmouse>. (see |netrw-mouse|) + + * One may use the :MF command, which takes a list of + files (for local directories, the list may include + wildcards -- see |glob()|) > + + :MF *.c +< + (Note that :MF uses |<f-args>| to break the line + at spaces) + + * Mark files using the |argument-list| (|netrw-mA|) + + * Mark files based upon a |location-list| (|netrw-qL|) + + * Mark files based upon the quickfix list (|netrw-qF|) + (|quickfix-error-lists|) + +The following netrw maps make use of marked files: + + |netrw-a| Hide marked files/directories + |netrw-D| Delete marked files/directories + |netrw-ma| Move marked files' names to |arglist| + |netrw-mA| Move |arglist| filenames to marked file list + |netrw-mb| Append marked files to bookmarks + |netrw-mB| Delete marked files from bookmarks + |netrw-mc| Copy marked files to target + |netrw-md| Apply vimdiff to marked files + |netrw-me| Edit marked files + |netrw-mF| Unmark marked files + |netrw-mg| Apply vimgrep to marked files + |netrw-mm| Move marked files to target + |netrw-mp| Print marked files + |netrw-ms| Netrw will source marked files + |netrw-mt| Set target for |netrw-mm| and |netrw-mc| + |netrw-mT| Generate tags using marked files + |netrw-mv| Apply vim command to marked files + |netrw-mx| Apply shell command to marked files + |netrw-mX| Apply shell command to marked files, en bloc + |netrw-mz| Compress/Decompress marked files + |netrw-O| Obtain marked files + |netrw-R| Rename marked files + +One may unmark files one at a time the same way one marks them; ie. place +the cursor atop a marked file and press "mf". This process also works +with <s-leftmouse> using gvim. One may unmark all files by pressing +"mu" (see |netrw-mu|). + +Marked files are highlighted using the "netrwMarkFile" highlighting group, +which by default is linked to "Identifier" (see Identifier under +|group-name|). You may change the highlighting group by putting something +like > + + highlight clear netrwMarkFile + hi link netrwMarkFile ..whatever.. +< +into $HOME/.vim/after/syntax/netrw.vim . + +If the mouse is enabled and works with your vim, you may use <s-leftmouse> to +mark one or more files. You may mark multiple files by dragging the shifted +leftmouse. (see |netrw-mouse|) + + *markfilelist* *global_markfilelist* *local_markfilelist* +All marked files are entered onto the global marked file list; there is only +one such list. In addition, every netrw buffer also has its own buffer-local +marked file list; since netrw buffers are associated with specific +directories, this means that each directory has its own local marked file +list. The various commands which operate on marked files use one or the other +of the marked file lists. + +Known Problem: if one is using tree mode (|g:netrw_liststyle|) and several +directories have files with the same name, then marking such a file will +result in all such files being highlighted as if they were all marked. The +|markfilelist|, however, will only have the selected file in it. This problem +is unlikely to be fixed. + + +UNMARKING FILES *netrw-mF* {{{2 + (also see |netrw-mf|, |netrw-mu|) + +The "mF" command will unmark all files in the current buffer. One may also use +mf (|netrw-mf|) on a specific, already marked, file to unmark just that file. + +MARKING FILES BY LOCATION LIST *netrw-qL* {{{2 + (also see |netrw-mf|) + +One may convert |location-list|s into a marked file list using "qL". +You may then proceed with commands such as me (|netrw-me|) to edit them. + + +MARKING FILES BY QUICKFIX LIST *netrw-qF* {{{2 + (also see |netrw-mf|) + +One may convert |quickfix-error-lists| into a marked file list using "qF". +You may then proceed with commands such as me (|netrw-me|) to edit them. +Quickfix error lists are generated, for example, by calls to |:vimgrep|. + + +MARKING FILES BY REGULAR EXPRESSION *netrw-mr* {{{2 + (also see |netrw-mf|) + +One may also mark files by pressing "mr"; netrw will then issue a prompt, +"Enter regexp: ". You may then enter a shell-style regular expression such +as *.c$ (see |glob()|). For remote systems, glob() doesn't work -- so netrw +converts "*" into ".*" (see |regexp|) and marks files based on that. In the +future I may make it possible to use |regexp|s instead of glob()-style +expressions (yet-another-option). + +See |cmdline-window| for directions on more on how to edit the regular +expression. + + +MARKED FILES, ARBITRARY VIM COMMAND *netrw-mv* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the local marked-file list) + +The "mv" map causes netrw to execute an arbitrary vim command on each file on +the local marked file list, individually: + + * 1split + * sil! keepalt e file + * run vim command + * sil! keepalt wq! + +A prompt, "Enter vim command: ", will be issued to elicit the vim command you +wish used. See |cmdline-window| for directions for more on how to edit the +command. + + +MARKED FILES, ARBITRARY SHELL COMMAND *netrw-mx* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the local marked-file list) + +Upon activation of the "mx" map, netrw will query the user for some (external) +command to be applied to all marked files. All "%"s in the command will be +substituted with the name of each marked file in turn. If no "%"s are in the +command, then the command will be followed by a space and a marked filename. + +Example: + (mark files) + mx + Enter command: cat + + The result is a series of shell commands: + cat 'file1' + cat 'file2' + ... + + +MARKED FILES, ARBITRARY SHELL COMMAND, EN BLOC *netrw-mX* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the global marked-file list) + +Upon activation of the 'mX' map, netrw will query the user for some (external) +command to be applied to all marked files on the global marked file list. The +"en bloc" means that one command will be executed on all the files at once: > + + command files + +This approach is useful, for example, to select files and make a tarball: > + + (mark files) + mX + Enter command: tar cf mynewtarball.tar +< +The command that will be run with this example: + + tar cf mynewtarball.tar 'file1' 'file2' ... + + +MARKED FILES: ARGUMENT LIST *netrw-ma* *netrw-mA* + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the global marked-file list) + +Using ma, one moves filenames from the marked file list to the argument list. +Using mA, one moves filenames from the argument list to the marked file list. + +See Also: |netrw-cb| |netrw-cB| |netrw-qF| |argument-list| |:args| + + +MARKED FILES: BUFFER LIST *netrw-cb* *netrw-cB* + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the global marked-file list) + +Using cb, one moves filenames from the marked file list to the buffer list. +Using cB, one copies filenames from the buffer list to the marked file list. + +See Also: |netrw-ma| |netrw-mA| |netrw-qF| |buffer-list| |:buffers| + + +MARKED FILES: COMPRESSION AND DECOMPRESSION *netrw-mz* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the local marked file list) + +If any marked files are compressed, then "mz" will decompress them. +If any marked files are decompressed, then "mz" will compress them +using the command specified by |g:netrw_compress|; by default, +that's "gzip". + +For decompression, netrw uses a |Dictionary| of suffices and their +associated decompressing utilities; see |g:netrw_decompress|. + +Remember that one can mark multiple files by regular expression +(see |netrw-mr|); this is particularly useful to facilitate compressing and +decompressing a large number of files. + +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_compress| |g:netrw_decompress| + +MARKED FILES: COPYING *netrw-mc* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (Uses the global marked file list) + +Select a target directory with mt (|netrw-mt|). Then change directory, +select file(s) (see |netrw-mf|), and press "mc". The copy is done +from the current window (where one does the mf) to the target. + +If one does not have a target directory set with |netrw-mt|, then netrw +will query you for a directory to copy to. + +One may also copy directories and their contents (local only) to a target +directory. + +Associated setting variables: + |g:netrw_localcopycmd| |g:netrw_localcopycmdopt| + |g:netrw_localcopydircmd| |g:netrw_localcopydircmdopt| + |g:netrw_ssh_cmd| + +MARKED FILES: DIFF *netrw-md* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the global marked file list) + +Use |vimdiff| to visualize difference between selected files (two or +three may be selected for this). Uses the global marked file list. + +MARKED FILES: EDITING *netrw-me* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the global marked file list) + +The "me" command will place the marked files on the |arglist| and commence +editing them. One may return the to explorer window with |:Rexplore|. +(use |:n| and |:p| to edit next and previous files in the arglist) + +MARKED FILES: GREP *netrw-mg* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the global marked file list) + +The "mg" command will apply |:vimgrep| to the marked files. +The command will ask for the requested pattern; one may then enter: > + + /pattern/[g][j] + ! /pattern/[g][j] + pattern +< +With /pattern/, editing will start with the first item on the |quickfix| list +that vimgrep sets up (see |:copen|, |:cnext|, |:cprevious|, |:cclose|). The |:vimgrep| +command is in use, so without 'g' each line is added to quickfix list only +once; with 'g' every match is included. + +With /pattern/j, "mg" will winnow the current marked file list to just those +marked files also possessing the specified pattern. Thus, one may use > + + mr ...file-pattern... + mg /pattern/j +< +to have a marked file list satisfying the file-pattern but also restricted to +files containing some desired pattern. + + +MARKED FILES: HIDING AND UNHIDING BY SUFFIX *netrw-mh* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the local marked file list) + +The "mh" command extracts the suffices of the marked files and toggles their +presence on the hiding list. Please note that marking the same suffix +this way multiple times will result in the suffix's presence being toggled +for each file (so an even quantity of marked files having the same suffix +is the same as not having bothered to select them at all). + +Related topics: |netrw-a| |g:netrw_list_hide| + +MARKED FILES: MOVING *netrw-mm* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the global marked file list) + + WARNING: moving files is more dangerous than copying them. + A file being moved is first copied and then deleted; if the + copy operation fails and the delete succeeds, you will lose + the file. Either try things out with unimportant files + first or do the copy and then delete yourself using mc and D. + Use at your own risk! + +Select a target directory with mt (|netrw-mt|). Then change directory, +select file(s) (see |netrw-mf|), and press "mm". The move is done +from the current window (where one does the mf) to the target. + +Associated setting variable: |g:netrw_localmovecmd| |g:netrw_ssh_cmd| + +MARKED FILES: PRINTING *netrw-mp* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the local marked file list) + +When "mp" is used, netrw will apply the |:hardcopy| command to marked files. +What netrw does is open each file in a one-line window, execute hardcopy, then +close the one-line window. + + +MARKED FILES: SOURCING *netrw-ms* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the local marked file list) + +With "ms", netrw will source the marked files (using vim's |:source| command) + + +MARKED FILES: SETTING THE TARGET DIRECTORY *netrw-mt* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + +Set the marked file copy/move-to target (see |netrw-mc| and |netrw-mm|): + + * If the cursor is atop a file name, then the netrw window's currently + displayed directory is used for the copy/move-to target. + + * Also, if the cursor is in the banner, then the netrw window's currently + displayed directory is used for the copy/move-to target. + Unless the target already is the current directory. In which case, + typing "mf" clears the target. + + * However, if the cursor is atop a directory name, then that directory is + used for the copy/move-to target + + * One may use the :MT [directory] command to set the target *netrw-:MT* + This command uses |<q-args>|, so spaces in the directory name are + permitted without escaping. + + * With mouse-enabled vim or with gvim, one may select a target by using + <c-leftmouse> + +There is only one copy/move-to target at a time in a vim session; ie. the +target is a script variable (see |s:var|) and is shared between all netrw +windows (in an instance of vim). + +When using menus and gvim, netrw provides a "Targets" entry which allows one +to pick a target from the list of bookmarks and history. + +Related topics: + Marking Files......................................|netrw-mf| + Marking Files by Regular Expression................|netrw-mr| + Marked Files: Target Directory Using Bookmarks.....|netrw-Tb| + Marked Files: Target Directory Using History.......|netrw-Th| + + +MARKED FILES: TAGGING *netrw-mT* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf| and |netrw-mr| for how to mark files) + (uses the global marked file list) + +The "mT" mapping will apply the command in |g:netrw_ctags| (by default, it is +"ctags") to marked files. For remote browsing, in order to create a tags file +netrw will use ssh (see |g:netrw_ssh_cmd|), and so ssh must be available for +this to work on remote systems. For your local system, see |ctags| on how to +get a version. I myself use hdrtags, currently available at +http://www.drchip.org/astronaut/src/index.html , and have > + + let g:netrw_ctags= "hdrtag" +< +in my <.vimrc>. + +When a remote set of files are tagged, the resulting tags file is "obtained"; +ie. a copy is transferred to the local system's directory. The now local tags +file is then modified so that one may use it through the network. The +modification made concerns the names of the files in the tags; each filename is +preceded by the netrw-compatible URL used to obtain it. When one subsequently +uses one of the go to tag actions (|tags|), the URL will be used by netrw to +edit the desired file and go to the tag. + +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_ctags| |g:netrw_ssh_cmd| + +MARKED FILES: TARGET DIRECTORY USING BOOKMARKS *netrw-Tb* {{{2 + +Sets the marked file copy/move-to target. + +The |netrw-qb| map will give you a list of bookmarks (and history). +One may choose one of the bookmarks to become your marked file +target by using [count]Tb (default count: 1). + +Related topics: + Copying files to target............................|netrw-mc| + Listing Bookmarks and History......................|netrw-qb| + Marked Files: Setting The Target Directory.........|netrw-mt| + Marked Files: Target Directory Using History.......|netrw-Th| + Marking Files......................................|netrw-mf| + Marking Files by Regular Expression................|netrw-mr| + Moving files to target.............................|netrw-mm| + + +MARKED FILES: TARGET DIRECTORY USING HISTORY *netrw-Th* {{{2 + +Sets the marked file copy/move-to target. + +The |netrw-qb| map will give you a list of history (and bookmarks). +One may choose one of the history entries to become your marked file +target by using [count]Th (default count: 0; ie. the current directory). + +Related topics: + Copying files to target............................|netrw-mc| + Listing Bookmarks and History......................|netrw-qb| + Marked Files: Setting The Target Directory.........|netrw-mt| + Marked Files: Target Directory Using Bookmarks.....|netrw-Tb| + Marking Files......................................|netrw-mf| + Marking Files by Regular Expression................|netrw-mr| + Moving files to target.............................|netrw-mm| + + +MARKED FILES: UNMARKING *netrw-mu* {{{2 + (See |netrw-mf|, |netrw-mF|) + +The "mu" mapping will unmark all currently marked files. This command differs +from "mF" as the latter only unmarks files in the current directory whereas +"mu" will unmark global and all buffer-local marked files. +(see |netrw-mF|) + + + *netrw-browser-settings* +NETRW BROWSER VARIABLES *netrw-browser-options* *netrw-browser-var* {{{2 + +(if you're interested in the netrw file transfer settings, see |netrw-options| + and |netrw-protocol|) + +The <netrw.vim> browser provides settings in the form of variables which +you may modify; by placing these settings in your <.vimrc>, you may customize +your browsing preferences. (see also: |netrw-settings|) +> + --- ----------- + Var Explanation + --- ----------- +< *g:netrw_altfile* some like |CTRL-^| to return to the last + edited file. Choose that by setting this + parameter to 1. + Others like |CTRL-^| to return to the + netrw browsing buffer. Choose that by setting + this parameter to 0. + default: =0 + + *g:netrw_alto* change from above splitting to below splitting + by setting this variable (see |netrw-o|) + default: =&sb (see |'sb'|) + + *g:netrw_altv* change from left splitting to right splitting + by setting this variable (see |netrw-v|) + default: =&spr (see |'spr'|) + + *g:netrw_banner* enable/suppress the banner + =0: suppress the banner + =1: banner is enabled (default) + + *g:netrw_bannerbackslash* if this variable exists and is not zero, the + banner will be displayed with backslashes + rather than forward slashes. + + *g:netrw_browse_split* when browsing, <cr> will open the file by: + =0: re-using the same window (default) + =1: horizontally splitting the window first + =2: vertically splitting the window first + =3: open file in new tab + =4: act like "P" (ie. open previous window) + Note that |g:netrw_preview| may be used + to get vertical splitting instead of + horizontal splitting. + =[servername,tab-number,window-number] + Given a |List| such as this, a remote server + named by the "servername" will be used for + editing. It will also use the specified tab + and window numbers to perform editing + (see |clientserver|, |netrw-ctrl-r|) + This option does not affect the production of + |:Lexplore| windows. + + Related topics: + |g:netrw_alto| |g:netrw_altv| + |netrw-C| |netrw-cr| + |netrw-ctrl-r| + + *g:netrw_browsex_viewer* specify user's preference for a viewer: > + "kfmclient exec" + "gnome-open" +< If > + "-" +< is used, then netrwFileHandler() will look for + a script/function to handle the given + extension. (see |netrw_filehandler|). + + *g:netrw_browsex_support_remote* + specify if the specified viewer supports a + remote URL. (see |netrw-handler|). + + *g:netrw_chgperm* Unix/Linux: "chmod PERM FILENAME" + Windows: "cacls FILENAME /e /p PERM" + Used to change access permission for a file. + + *g:netrw_clipboard* =1 + By default, netrw will attempt to insure that + the clipboard's values will remain unchanged. + However, some users report that they have + speed problems with this; consequently, this + option, when set to zero, lets such users + prevent netrw from saving and restoring the + clipboard (the latter is done only as needed). + That means that if the clipboard is changed + (inadvertently) by normal netrw operation that + it will not be restored to its prior state. + + *g:netrw_compress* ="gzip" + Will compress marked files with this + command + + *g:Netrw_corehandler* Allows one to specify something additional + to do when handling <core> files via netrw's + browser's "x" command (see |netrw-x|). If + present, g:Netrw_corehandler specifies + either one or more function references + (see |Funcref|). (the capital g:Netrw... + is required its holding a function reference) + + + *g:netrw_ctags* ="ctags" + The default external program used to create + tags + + *g:netrw_cursor* = 2 (default) + This option controls the use of the + |'cursorline'| (cul) and |'cursorcolumn'| + (cuc) settings by netrw: + + Value Thin-Long-Tree Wide + =0 u-cul u-cuc u-cul u-cuc + =1 u-cul u-cuc cul u-cuc + =2 cul u-cuc cul u-cuc + =3 cul u-cuc cul cuc + =4 cul cuc cul cuc + =5 U-cul U-cuc U-cul U-cuc + =6 U-cul U-cuc cul U-cuc + =7 cul U-cuc cul U-cuc + =8 cul U-cuc cul cuc + + Where + u-cul : user's |'cursorline'| initial setting used + u-cuc : user's |'cursorcolumn'| initial setting used + U-cul : user's |'cursorline'| current setting used + U-cuc : user's |'cursorcolumn'| current setting used + cul : |'cursorline'| will be locally set + cuc : |'cursorcolumn'| will be locally set + + The "initial setting" means the values of + the |'cuc'| and |'cul'| settings in effect when + netrw last saw |g:netrw_cursor| >= 5 or when + netrw was initially run. + + *g:netrw_decompress* = { ".gz" : "gunzip" , + ".bz2" : "bunzip2" , + ".zip" : "unzip" , + ".tar" : "tar -xf"} + A dictionary mapping suffices to + decompression programs. + + *g:netrw_dirhistmax* =10: controls maximum quantity of past + history. May be zero to suppress + history. + (related: |netrw-qb| |netrw-u| |netrw-U|) + + *g:netrw_dynamic_maxfilenamelen* =32: enables dynamic determination of + |g:netrw_maxfilenamelen|, which affects + local file long listing. + + *g:netrw_errorlvl* =0: error levels greater than or equal to + this are permitted to be displayed + 0: notes + 1: warnings + 2: errors + + *g:netrw_fastbrowse* =0: slow speed directory browsing; + never re-uses directory listings; + always obtains directory listings. + =1: medium speed directory browsing; + re-use directory listings only + when remote directory browsing. + (default value) + =2: fast directory browsing; + only obtains directory listings when the + directory hasn't been seen before + (or |netrw-ctrl-l| is used). + + Fast browsing retains old directory listing + buffers so that they don't need to be + re-acquired. This feature is especially + important for remote browsing. However, if + a file is introduced or deleted into or from + such directories, the old directory buffer + becomes out-of-date. One may always refresh + such a directory listing with |netrw-ctrl-l|. + This option gives the user the choice of + trading off accuracy (ie. up-to-date listing) + versus speed. + + *g:netrw_ffkeep* (default: doesn't exist) + If this variable exists and is zero, then + netrw will not do a save and restore for + |'fileformat'|. + + *g:netrw_fname_escape* =' ?&;%' + Used on filenames before remote reading/writing + + *g:netrw_ftp_browse_reject* ftp can produce a number of errors and warnings + that can show up as "directories" and "files" + in the listing. This pattern is used to + remove such embedded messages. By default its + value is: + '^total\s\+\d\+$\| + ^Trying\s\+\d\+.*$\| + ^KERBEROS_V\d rejected\| + ^Security extensions not\| + No such file\| + : connect to address [0-9a-fA-F:]* + : No route to host$' + + *g:netrw_ftp_list_cmd* options for passing along to ftp for directory + listing. Defaults: + unix or g:netrw_cygwin set: : "ls -lF" + otherwise "dir" + + + *g:netrw_ftp_sizelist_cmd* options for passing along to ftp for directory + listing, sorted by size of file. + Defaults: + unix or g:netrw_cygwin set: : "ls -slF" + otherwise "dir" + + *g:netrw_ftp_timelist_cmd* options for passing along to ftp for directory + listing, sorted by time of last modification. + Defaults: + unix or g:netrw_cygwin set: : "ls -tlF" + otherwise "dir" + + *g:netrw_glob_escape* ='[]*?`{~$' (unix) + ='[]*?`{$' (windows + These characters in directory names are + escaped before applying glob() + + *g:netrw_gx* ="<cfile>" + This option controls how gx (|netrw-gx|) picks + up the text under the cursor. See |expand()| + for possibilities. + + *g:netrw_hide* Controlled by the "a" map (see |netrw-a|) + =0 : show all + =1 : show not-hidden files + =2 : show hidden files only + default: =1 + + *g:netrw_home* The home directory for where bookmarks and + history are saved (as .netrwbook and + .netrwhist). + Netrw uses |expand()|on the string. + default: the first directory on the + |'runtimepath'| + + *g:netrw_keepdir* =1 (default) keep current directory immune from + the browsing directory. + =0 keep the current directory the same as the + browsing directory. + The current browsing directory is contained in + b:netrw_curdir (also see |netrw-cd|) + + *g:netrw_keepj* ="keepj" (default) netrw attempts to keep the + |:jumps| table unaffected. + ="" netrw will not use |:keepjumps| with + exceptions only for the + saving/restoration of position. + + *g:netrw_list_cmd* command for listing remote directories + default: (if ssh is executable) + "ssh HOSTNAME ls -FLa" + + *g:netrw_list_cmd_options* If this variable exists, then its contents are + appended to the g:netrw_list_cmd. For + example, use "2>/dev/null" to get rid of banner + messages on unix systems. + + + *g:netrw_liststyle* Set the default listing style: + = 0: thin listing (one file per line) + = 1: long listing (one file per line with time + stamp information and file size) + = 2: wide listing (multiple files in columns) + = 3: tree style listing + + *g:netrw_list_hide* comma-separated pattern list for hiding files + Patterns are regular expressions (see |regexp|) + There's some special support for git-ignore + files: you may add the output from the helper + function 'netrw_gitignore#Hide() automatically + hiding all gitignored files. + For more details see |netrw-gitignore|. + + Examples: + let g:netrw_list_hide= '.*\.swp$' + let g:netrw_list_hide= netrw_gitignore#Hide() .. '.*\.swp$' + default: "" + + *g:netrw_localcopycmd* ="cp" Linux/Unix/MacOS/Cygwin + =expand("$COMSPEC") Windows + Copies marked files (|netrw-mf|) to target + directory (|netrw-mt|, |netrw-mc|) + + *g:netrw_localcopycmdopt* ='' Linux/Unix/MacOS/Cygwin + =' \c copy' Windows + Options for the |g:netrw_localcopycmd| + + *g:netrw_localcopydircmd* ="cp" Linux/Unix/MacOS/Cygwin + =expand("$COMSPEC") Windows + Copies directories to target directory. + (|netrw-mc|, |netrw-mt|) + + *g:netrw_localcopydircmdopt* =" -R" Linux/Unix/MacOS/Cygwin + =" /c xcopy /e /c /h/ /i /k" Windows + Options for |g:netrw_localcopydircmd| + + *g:netrw_localmkdir* ="mkdir" Linux/Unix/MacOS/Cygwin + =expand("$COMSPEC") Windows + command for making a local directory + + *g:netrw_localmkdiropt* ="" Linux/Unix/MacOS/Cygwin + =" /c mkdir" Windows + Options for |g:netrw_localmkdir| + + *g:netrw_localmovecmd* ="mv" Linux/Unix/MacOS/Cygwin + =expand("$COMSPEC") Windows + Moves marked files (|netrw-mf|) to target + directory (|netrw-mt|, |netrw-mm|) + + *g:netrw_localmovecmdopt* ="" Linux/Unix/MacOS/Cygwin + =" /c move" Windows + Options for |g:netrw_localmovecmd| + + *g:netrw_localrmdir* ="rmdir" Linux/Unix/MacOS/Cygwin + =expand("$COMSPEC") Windows + Remove directory command (rmdir) + This variable is only used if your vim is + earlier than 7.4 or if your vim doesn't + have patch#1107. Otherwise, |delete()| + is used with the "d" option. + + *g:netrw_maxfilenamelen* =32 by default, selected so as to make long + listings fit on 80 column displays. + If your screen is wider, and you have file + or directory names longer than 32 bytes, + you may set this option to keep listings + columnar. + + *g:netrw_mkdir_cmd* command for making a remote directory + via ssh (also see |g:netrw_remote_mkdir|) + default: "ssh USEPORT HOSTNAME mkdir" + + *g:netrw_mousemaps* =1 (default) enables mouse buttons while + browsing to: + leftmouse : open file/directory + shift-leftmouse : mark file + middlemouse : same as P + rightmouse : remove file/directory + =0: disables mouse maps + + *g:netrw_nobeval* doesn't exist (default) + If this variable exists, then balloon + evaluation will be suppressed + (see |'ballooneval'|) + + *g:netrw_sizestyle* not defined: actual bytes (default) + ="b" : actual bytes (default) + ="h" : human-readable (ex. 5k, 4m, 3g) + uses 1000 base + ="H" : human-readable (ex. 5K, 4M, 3G) + uses 1024 base + The long listing (|netrw-i|) and query-file + maps (|netrw-qf|) will display file size + using the specified style. + + *g:netrw_usetab* if this variable exists and is non-zero, then + the <tab> map supporting shrinking/expanding a + Lexplore or netrw window will be enabled. + (see |netrw-c-tab|) + + *g:netrw_remote_mkdir* command for making a remote directory + via ftp (also see |g:netrw_mkdir_cmd|) + default: "mkdir" + + *g:netrw_retmap* if it exists and is set to one, then: + * if in a netrw-selected file, AND + * no normal-mode <2-leftmouse> mapping exists, + then the <2-leftmouse> will be mapped for easy + return to the netrw browser window. + example: click once to select and open a file, + double-click to return. + + Note that one may instead choose to: + * let g:netrw_retmap= 1, AND + * nmap <silent> YourChoice <Plug>NetrwReturn + and have another mapping instead of + <2-leftmouse> to invoke the return. + + You may also use the |:Rexplore| command to do + the same thing. + + default: =0 + + *g:netrw_rm_cmd* command for removing remote files + default: "ssh USEPORT HOSTNAME rm" + + *g:netrw_rmdir_cmd* command for removing remote directories + default: "ssh USEPORT HOSTNAME rmdir" + + *g:netrw_rmf_cmd* command for removing remote softlinks + default: "ssh USEPORT HOSTNAME rm -f" + + *g:netrw_servername* use this variable to provide a name for + |netrw-ctrl-r| to use for its server. + default: "NETRWSERVER" + + *g:netrw_sort_by* sort by "name", "time", "size", or + "exten". + default: "name" + + *g:netrw_sort_direction* sorting direction: "normal" or "reverse" + default: "normal" + + *g:netrw_sort_options* sorting is done using |:sort|; this + variable's value is appended to the + sort command. Thus one may ignore case, + for example, with the following in your + .vimrc: > + let g:netrw_sort_options="i" +< default: "" + + *g:netrw_sort_sequence* when sorting by name, first sort by the + comma-separated pattern sequence. Note that + any filigree added to indicate filetypes + should be accounted for in your pattern. + default: '[\/]$,*,\.bak$,\.o$,\.h$, + \.info$,\.swp$,\.obj$' + + *g:netrw_special_syntax* If true, then certain files will be shown + using special syntax in the browser: + + netrwBak : *.bak + netrwCompress: *.gz *.bz2 *.Z *.zip + netrwCoreDump: core.\d\+ + netrwData : *.dat + netrwDoc : *.doc,*.txt,*.pdf, + *.pdf,*.docx + netrwHdr : *.h + netrwLex : *.l *.lex + netrwLib : *.a *.so *.lib *.dll + netrwMakefile: [mM]akefile *.mak + netrwObj : *.o *.obj + netrwPix : *.bmp,*.fit,*.fits,*.gif, + *.jpg,*.jpeg,*.pcx,*.ppc + *.pgm,*.png,*.psd,*.rgb + *.tif,*.xbm,*.xcf + netrwTags : tags ANmenu ANtags + netrwTilde : * + netrwTmp : tmp* *tmp + netrwYacc : *.y + + In addition, those groups mentioned in + |'suffixes'| are also added to the special + file highlighting group. + These syntax highlighting groups are linked + to netrwGray or Folded by default + (see |hl-Folded|), but one may put lines like > + hi link netrwCompress Visual +< into one's <.vimrc> to use one's own + preferences. Alternatively, one may + put such specifications into > + .vim/after/syntax/netrw.vim. +< The netrwGray highlighting is set up by + netrw when > + * netrwGray has not been previously + defined + * the gui is running +< As an example, I myself use a dark-background + colorscheme with the following in + .vim/after/syntax/netrw.vim: > + + hi netrwCompress term=NONE cterm=NONE gui=NONE ctermfg=10 guifg=green ctermbg=0 guibg=black + hi netrwData term=NONE cterm=NONE gui=NONE ctermfg=9 guifg=blue ctermbg=0 guibg=black + hi netrwHdr term=NONE cterm=NONE,italic gui=NONE guifg=SeaGreen1 + hi netrwLex term=NONE cterm=NONE,italic gui=NONE guifg=SeaGreen1 + hi netrwYacc term=NONE cterm=NONE,italic gui=NONE guifg=SeaGreen1 + hi netrwLib term=NONE cterm=NONE gui=NONE ctermfg=14 guifg=yellow + hi netrwObj term=NONE cterm=NONE gui=NONE ctermfg=12 guifg=red + hi netrwTilde term=NONE cterm=NONE gui=NONE ctermfg=12 guifg=red + hi netrwTmp term=NONE cterm=NONE gui=NONE ctermfg=12 guifg=red + hi netrwTags term=NONE cterm=NONE gui=NONE ctermfg=12 guifg=red + hi netrwDoc term=NONE cterm=NONE gui=NONE ctermfg=220 ctermbg=27 guifg=yellow2 guibg=Blue3 + hi netrwSymLink term=NONE cterm=NONE gui=NONE ctermfg=220 ctermbg=27 guifg=grey60 +< + *g:netrw_ssh_browse_reject* ssh can sometimes produce unwanted lines, + messages, banners, and whatnot that one doesn't + want masquerading as "directories" and "files". + Use this pattern to remove such embedded + messages. By default its value is: + '^total\s\+\d\+$' + + *g:netrw_ssh_cmd* One may specify an executable command + to use instead of ssh for remote actions + such as listing, file removal, etc. + default: ssh + + *g:netrw_suppress_gx_mesg* =1 : browsers sometimes produce messages + which are normally unwanted intermixed + with the page. + However, when using links, for example, + those messages are what the browser produces. + By setting this option to 0, netrw will not + suppress browser messages. + + *g:netrw_tmpfile_escape* =' &;' + escape() is applied to all temporary files + to escape these characters. + + *g:netrw_timefmt* specify format string to vim's strftime(). + The default, "%c", is "the preferred date + and time representation for the current + locale" according to my manpage entry for + strftime(); however, not all are satisfied + with it. Some alternatives: + "%a %d %b %Y %T", + " %a %Y-%m-%d %I-%M-%S %p" + default: "%c" + + *g:netrw_use_noswf* netrw normally avoids writing swapfiles + for browser buffers. However, under some + systems this apparently is causing nasty + ml_get errors to appear; if you're getting + ml_get errors, try putting + let g:netrw_use_noswf= 0 + in your .vimrc. + default: 1 + + *g:netrw_winsize* specify initial size of new windows made with + "o" (see |netrw-o|), "v" (see |netrw-v|), + |:Hexplore| or |:Vexplore|. The g:netrw_winsize + is an integer describing the percentage of the + current netrw buffer's window to be used for + the new window. + If g:netrw_winsize is less than zero, then + the absolute value of g:netrw_winsize will be + used to specify the quantity of lines or + columns for the new window. + If g:netrw_winsize is zero, then a normal + split will be made (ie. |'equalalways'| will + take effect, for example). + default: 50 (for 50%) + + *g:netrw_wiw* =1 specifies the minimum window width to use + when shrinking a netrw/Lexplore window + (see |netrw-c-tab|). + + *g:netrw_xstrlen* Controls how netrw computes string lengths, + including multi-byte characters' string + length. (thanks to N Weibull, T Mechelynck) + =0: uses Vim's built-in strlen() + =1: number of codepoints (Latin a + combining + circumflex is two codepoints) (DEFAULT) + =2: number of spacing codepoints (Latin a + + combining circumflex is one spacing + codepoint; a hard tab is one; wide and + narrow CJK are one each; etc.) + =3: virtual length (counting tabs as anything + between 1 and |'tabstop'|, wide CJK as 2 + rather than 1, Arabic alif as zero when + immediately preceded by lam, one + otherwise, etc) + + *g:NetrwTopLvlMenu* This variable specifies the top level + menu name; by default, it's "Netrw.". If + you wish to change this, do so in your + .vimrc. + +NETRW BROWSING AND OPTION INCOMPATIBILITIES *netrw-incompatible* {{{2 + +Netrw has been designed to handle user options by saving them, setting the +options to something that's compatible with netrw's needs, and then restoring +them. However, the autochdir option: > + :set acd +is problematic. Autochdir sets the current directory to that containing the +file you edit; this apparently also applies to directories. In other words, +autochdir sets the current directory to that containing the "file" (even if +that "file" is itself a directory). + +NETRW SETTINGS WINDOW *netrw-settings-window* {{{2 + +With the NetrwSettings.vim plugin, > + :NetrwSettings +will bring up a window with the many variables that netrw uses for its +settings. You may change any of their values; when you save the file, the +settings therein will be used. One may also press "?" on any of the lines for +help on what each of the variables do. + +(also see: |netrw-browser-var| |netrw-protocol| |netrw-variables|) + + +============================================================================== +OBTAINING A FILE *netrw-obtain* *netrw-O* {{{2 + +If there are no marked files: + + When browsing a remote directory, one may obtain a file under the cursor + (ie. get a copy on your local machine, but not edit it) by pressing the O + key. + +If there are marked files: + + The marked files will be obtained (ie. a copy will be transferred to your + local machine, but not set up for editing). + +Only ftp and scp are supported for this operation (but since these two are +available for browsing, that shouldn't be a problem). The status bar will +then show, on its right hand side, a message like "Obtaining filename". The +statusline will be restored after the transfer is complete. + +Netrw can also "obtain" a file using the local browser. Netrw's display +of a directory is not necessarily the same as Vim's "current directory", +unless |g:netrw_keepdir| is set to 0 in the user's <.vimrc>. One may select +a file using the local browser (by putting the cursor on it) and pressing +"O" will then "obtain" the file; ie. copy it to Vim's current directory. + +Related topics: + * To see what the current directory is, use |:pwd| + * To make the currently browsed directory the current directory, see + |netrw-cd| + * To automatically make the currently browsed directory the current + directory, see |g:netrw_keepdir|. + + *netrw-newfile* *netrw-createfile* +OPEN A NEW FILE IN NETRW'S CURRENT DIRECTORY *netrw-%* {{{2 + +To open a new file in netrw's current directory, press "%". This map +will query the user for a new filename; an empty file by that name will +be placed in the netrw's current directory (ie. b:netrw_curdir). + +If Lexplore (|netrw-:Lexplore|) is in use, the new file will be generated +in the |g:netrw_chgwin| window. + +Related topics: |netrw-d| + + +PREVIEW WINDOW *netrw-p* *netrw-preview* {{{2 + +One may use a preview window by using the "p" key when the cursor is atop the +desired filename to be previewed. The display will then split to show both +the browser (where the cursor will remain) and the file (see |:pedit|). By +default, the split will be taken horizontally; one may use vertical splitting +if one has set |g:netrw_preview| first. + +An interesting set of netrw settings is: > + + let g:netrw_preview = 1 + let g:netrw_liststyle = 3 + let g:netrw_winsize = 30 + +These will: + + 1. Make vertical splitting the default for previewing files + 2. Make the default listing style "tree" + 3. When a vertical preview window is opened, the directory listing + will use only 30% of the columns available; the rest of the window + is used for the preview window. + + Related: if you like this idea, you may also find :Lexplore + (|netrw-:Lexplore|) or |g:netrw_chgwin| of interest + +Also see: |g:netrw_chgwin| |netrw-P| |'previewwindow'| |CTRL-W_z| |:pclose| + + +PREVIOUS WINDOW *netrw-P* *netrw-prvwin* {{{2 + +To edit a file or directory under the cursor in the previously used (last +accessed) window (see :he |CTRL-W_p|), press a "P". If there's only one +window, then the one window will be horizontally split (by default). + +If there's more than one window, the previous window will be re-used on +the selected file/directory. If the previous window's associated buffer +has been modified, and there's only one window with that buffer, then +the user will be asked if s/he wishes to save the buffer first (yes, +no, or cancel). + +Related Actions |netrw-cr| |netrw-o| |netrw-t| |netrw-v| +Associated setting variables: + |g:netrw_alto| control above/below splitting + |g:netrw_altv| control right/left splitting + |g:netrw_preview| control horizontal vs vertical splitting + |g:netrw_winsize| control initial sizing + +Also see: |g:netrw_chgwin| |netrw-p| + + +REFRESHING THE LISTING *netrw-refresh* *netrw-ctrl-l* *netrw-ctrl_l* {{{2 + +To refresh either a local or remote directory listing, press ctrl-l (<c-l>) or +hit the <cr> when atop the ./ directory entry in the listing. One may also +refresh a local directory by using ":e .". + + +REVERSING SORTING ORDER *netrw-r* *netrw-reverse* {{{2 + +One may toggle between normal and reverse sorting order by pressing the +"r" key. + +Related topics: |netrw-s| +Associated setting variable: |g:netrw_sort_direction| + + +RENAMING FILES OR DIRECTORIES *netrw-move* *netrw-rename* *netrw-R* {{{2 + +If there are no marked files: (see |netrw-mf|) + + Renaming files and directories involves moving the cursor to the + file/directory to be moved (renamed) and pressing "R". You will then be + queried for what you want the file/directory to be renamed to. You may + select a range of lines with the "V" command (visual selection), and then + press "R"; you will be queried for each file as to what you want it + renamed to. + +If there are marked files: (see |netrw-mf|) + + Marked files will be renamed (moved). You will be queried as above in + order to specify where you want the file/directory to be moved. + + If you answer a renaming query with a "s/frompattern/topattern/", then + subsequent files on the marked file list will be renamed by taking each + name, applying that substitute, and renaming each file to the result. + As an example : > + + mr [query: reply with *.c] + R [query: reply with s/^\(.*\)\.c$/\1.cpp/] +< + This example will mark all *.c files and then rename them to *.cpp + files. Netrw will protect you from overwriting local files without + confirmation, but not remote ones. + + The ctrl-X character has special meaning for renaming files: > + + <c-x> : a single ctrl-x tells netrw to ignore the portion of the response + lying between the last '/' and the ctrl-x. + + <c-x><c-x> : a pair of contiguous ctrl-x's tells netrw to ignore any + portion of the string preceding the double ctrl-x's. +< + WARNING:~ + + Note that moving files is a dangerous operation; copies are safer. That's + because a "move" for remote files is actually a copy + delete -- and if + the copy fails and the delete succeeds you may lose the file. + Use at your own risk. + +The *g:netrw_rename_cmd* variable is used to implement remote renaming. By +default its value is: > + + ssh HOSTNAME mv +< +One may rename a block of files and directories by selecting them with +V (|linewise-visual|) when using thin style. + +See |cmdline-editing| for more on how to edit the command line; in particular, +you'll find <ctrl-f> (initiates cmdline window editing) and <ctrl-c> (uses the +command line under the cursor) useful in conjunction with the R command. + + +SELECTING SORTING STYLE *netrw-s* *netrw-sort* {{{2 + +One may select the sorting style by name, time, or (file) size. The "s" map +allows one to circulate amongst the three choices; the directory listing will +automatically be refreshed to reflect the selected style. + +Related topics: |netrw-r| |netrw-S| +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_sort_by| |g:netrw_sort_sequence| + + +SETTING EDITING WINDOW *netrw-editwindow* *netrw-C* *netrw-:NetrwC* {{{2 + +One may select a netrw window for editing with the "C" mapping, using the +:NetrwC [win#] command, or by setting |g:netrw_chgwin| to the selected window +number. Subsequent selection of a file to edit (|netrw-cr|) will use that +window. + + * C : by itself, will select the current window holding a netrw buffer + for subsequent editing via |netrw-cr|. The C mapping is only available + while in netrw buffers. + + * [count]C : the count will be used as the window number to be used + for subsequent editing via |netrw-cr|. + + * :NetrwC will set |g:netrw_chgwin| to the current window + + * :NetrwC win# will set |g:netrw_chgwin| to the specified window + number + +Using > + let g:netrw_chgwin= -1 +will restore the default editing behavior +(ie. subsequent editing will use the current window). + +Related topics: |netrw-cr| |g:netrw_browse_split| +Associated setting variables: |g:netrw_chgwin| + + +SHRINKING OR EXPANDING A NETRW OR LEXPLORE WINDOW *netrw-c-tab* {{{2 + +The <c-tab> key will toggle a netrw or |:Lexplore| window's width, +but only if |g:netrw_usetab| exists and is non-zero (and, of course, +only if your terminal supports differentiating <c-tab> from a plain +<tab>). + + * If the current window is a netrw window, toggle its width + (between |g:netrw_wiw| and its original width) + + * Else if there is a |:Lexplore| window in the current tab, toggle + its width + + * Else bring up a |:Lexplore| window + +If |g:netrw_usetab| exists and is zero, or if there is a pre-existing mapping +for <c-tab>, then the <c-tab> will not be mapped. One may map something other +than a <c-tab>, too: (but you'll still need to have had |g:netrw_usetab| set). > + + nmap <unique> (whatever) <Plug>NetrwShrink +< +Related topics: |:Lexplore| +Associated setting variable: |g:netrw_usetab| + + +USER SPECIFIED MAPS *netrw-usermaps* {{{1 + +One may make customized user maps. Specify a variable, |g:Netrw_UserMaps|, +to hold a |List| of lists of keymap strings and function names: > + + [["keymap-sequence","ExampleUserMapFunc"],...] +< +When netrw is setting up maps for a netrw buffer, if |g:Netrw_UserMaps| +exists, then the internal function netrw#UserMaps(islocal) is called. +This function goes through all the entries in the |g:Netrw_UserMaps| list: + + * sets up maps: > + nno <buffer> <silent> KEYMAP-SEQUENCE + :call s:UserMaps(islocal,"ExampleUserMapFunc") +< * refreshes if result from that function call is the string + "refresh" + * if the result string is not "", then that string will be + executed (:exe result) + * if the result is a List, then the above two actions on results + will be taken for every string in the result List + +The user function is passed one argument; it resembles > + + fun! ExampleUserMapFunc(islocal) +< +where a:islocal is 1 if its a local-directory system call or 0 when +remote-directory system call. + + *netrw-call* *netrw-expose* *netrw-modify* +Use netrw#Expose("varname") to access netrw-internal (script-local) + variables. +Use netrw#Modify("varname",newvalue) to change netrw-internal variables. +Use netrw#Call("funcname"[,args]) to call a netrw-internal function with + specified arguments. + +Example: Get a copy of netrw's marked file list: > + + let netrwmarkfilelist= netrw#Expose("netrwmarkfilelist") +< +Example: Modify the value of netrw's marked file list: > + + call netrw#Modify("netrwmarkfilelist",[]) +< +Example: Clear netrw's marked file list via a mapping on gu > + " ExampleUserMap: {{{2 + fun! ExampleUserMap(islocal) + call netrw#Modify("netrwmarkfilelist",[]) + call netrw#Modify('netrwmarkfilemtch_{bufnr("%")}',"") + let retval= ["refresh"] + return retval + endfun + let g:Netrw_UserMaps= [["gu","ExampleUserMap"]] +< + +10. Problems and Fixes *netrw-problems* {{{1 + + (This section is likely to grow as I get feedback) + (also see |netrw-debug|) + *netrw-p1* + P1. I use windows 95, and my ftp dumps four blank lines at the {{{2 + end of every read. + + See |netrw-fixup|, and put the following into your + <.vimrc> file: + + let g:netrw_win95ftp= 1 + + *netrw-p2* + P2. I use Windows, and my network browsing with ftp doesn't sort by {{{2 + time or size! -or- The remote system is a Windows server; why + don't I get sorts by time or size? + + Windows' ftp has a minimal support for ls (ie. it doesn't + accept sorting options). It doesn't support the -F which + gives an explanatory character (ABC/ for "ABC is a directory"). + Netrw then uses "dir" to get both its thin and long listings. + If you think your ftp does support a full-up ls, put the + following into your <.vimrc>: > + + let g:netrw_ftp_list_cmd = "ls -lF" + let g:netrw_ftp_timelist_cmd= "ls -tlF" + let g:netrw_ftp_sizelist_cmd= "ls -slF" +< + Alternatively, if you have cygwin on your Windows box, put + into your <.vimrc>: > + + let g:netrw_cygwin= 1 +< + This problem also occurs when the remote system is Windows. + In this situation, the various g:netrw_ftp_[time|size]list_cmds + are as shown above, but the remote system will not correctly + modify its listing behavior. + + + *netrw-p3* + P3. I tried rcp://user@host/ (or protocol other than ftp) and netrw {{{2 + used ssh! That wasn't what I asked for... + + Netrw has two methods for browsing remote directories: ssh + and ftp. Unless you specify ftp specifically, ssh is used. + When it comes time to do download a file (not just a directory + listing), netrw will use the given protocol to do so. + + *netrw-p4* + P4. I would like long listings to be the default. {{{2 + + Put the following statement into your |.vimrc|: > + + let g:netrw_liststyle= 1 +< + Check out |netrw-browser-var| for more customizations that + you can set. + + *netrw-p5* + P5. My times come up oddly in local browsing {{{2 + + Does your system's strftime() accept the "%c" to yield dates + such as "Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997"? If not, do a + "man strftime" and find out what option should be used. Then + put it into your |.vimrc|: > + + let g:netrw_timefmt= "%X" (where X is the option) +< + *netrw-p6* + P6. I want my current directory to track my browsing. {{{2 + How do I do that? + + Put the following line in your |.vimrc|: +> + let g:netrw_keepdir= 0 +< + *netrw-p7* + P7. I use Chinese (or other non-ascii) characters in my filenames, {{{2 + and netrw (Explore, Sexplore, Hexplore, etc) doesn't display them! + + (taken from an answer provided by Wu Yongwei on the vim + mailing list) + I now see the problem. Your code page is not 936, right? Vim + seems only able to open files with names that are valid in the + current code page, as are many other applications that do not + use the Unicode version of Windows APIs. This is an OS-related + issue. You should not have such problems when the system + locale uses UTF-8, such as modern Linux distros. + + (...it is one more reason to recommend that people use utf-8!) + + *netrw-p8* + P8. I'm getting "ssh is not executable on your system" -- what do I {{{2 + do? + + (Dudley Fox) Most people I know use putty for windows ssh. It + is a free ssh/telnet application. You can read more about it + here: + + http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ Also: + + (Marlin Unruh) This program also works for me. It's a single + executable, so he/she can copy it into the Windows\System32 + folder and create a shortcut to it. + + (Dudley Fox) You might also wish to consider plink, as it + sounds most similar to what you are looking for. plink is an + application in the putty suite. + + http://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/0.58/htmldoc/Chapter7.html#plink + + (Vissale Neang) Maybe you can try OpenSSH for windows, which + can be obtained from: + + http://sshwindows.sourceforge.net/ + + It doesn't need the full Cygwin package. + + (Antoine Mechelynck) For individual Unix-like programs needed + for work in a native-Windows environment, I recommend getting + them from the GnuWin32 project on sourceforge if it has them: + + http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/ + + Unlike Cygwin, which sets up a Unix-like virtual machine on + top of Windows, GnuWin32 is a rewrite of Unix utilities with + Windows system calls, and its programs works quite well in the + cmd.exe "Dos box". + + (dave) Download WinSCP and use that to connect to the server. + In Preferences > Editors, set gvim as your editor: + + - Click "Add..." + - Set External Editor (adjust path as needed, include + the quotes and !.! at the end): + "c:\Program Files\Vim\vim82\gvim.exe" !.! + - Check that the filetype in the box below is + {asterisk}.{asterisk} (all files), or whatever types + you want (cec: change {asterisk} to * ; I had to + write it that way because otherwise the helptags + system thinks it's a tag) + - Make sure it's at the top of the listbox (click it, + then click "Up" if it's not) + If using the Norton Commander style, you just have to hit <F4> + to edit a file in a local copy of gvim. + + (Vit Gottwald) How to generate public/private key and save + public key it on server: > + http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/0.60/htmldoc/Chapter8.html#pubkey-gettingready + (8.3 Getting ready for public key authentication) +< + How to use a private key with 'pscp': > + + http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/0.60/htmldoc/Chapter5.html + (5.2.4 Using public key authentication with PSCP) +< + (Ben Schmidt) I find the ssh included with cwRsync is + brilliant, and install cwRsync or cwRsyncServer on most + Windows systems I come across these days. I guess COPSSH, + packed by the same person, is probably even better for use as + just ssh on Windows, and probably includes sftp, etc. which I + suspect the cwRsync doesn't, though it might + + (cec) To make proper use of these suggestions above, you will + need to modify the following user-settable variables in your + .vimrc: + + |g:netrw_ssh_cmd| |g:netrw_list_cmd| |g:netrw_mkdir_cmd| + |g:netrw_rm_cmd| |g:netrw_rmdir_cmd| |g:netrw_rmf_cmd| + + The first one (|g:netrw_ssh_cmd|) is the most important; most + of the others will use the string in g:netrw_ssh_cmd by + default. + + *netrw-p9* *netrw-ml_get* + P9. I'm browsing, changing directory, and bang! ml_get errors {{{2 + appear and I have to kill vim. Any way around this? + + Normally netrw attempts to avoid writing swapfiles for + its temporary directory buffers. However, on some systems + this attempt appears to be causing ml_get errors to + appear. Please try setting |g:netrw_use_noswf| to 0 + in your <.vimrc>: > + let g:netrw_use_noswf= 0 +< + *netrw-p10* + P10. I'm being pestered with "[something] is a directory" and {{{2 + "Press ENTER or type command to continue" prompts... + + The "[something] is a directory" prompt is issued by Vim, + not by netrw, and there appears to be no way to work around + it. Coupled with the default cmdheight of 1, this message + causes the "Press ENTER..." prompt. So: read |hit-enter|; + I also suggest that you set your |'cmdheight'| to 2 (or more) in + your <.vimrc> file. + + *netrw-p11* + P11. I want to have two windows; a thin one on the left and my {{{2 + editing window on the right. How may I accomplish this? + + You probably want netrw running as in a side window. If so, you + will likely find that ":[N]Lexplore" does what you want. The + optional "[N]" allows you to select the quantity of columns you + wish the |:Lexplore|r window to start with (see |g:netrw_winsize| + for how this parameter works). + + Previous solution: + + * Put the following line in your <.vimrc>: + let g:netrw_altv = 1 + * Edit the current directory: :e . + * Select some file, press v + * Resize the windows as you wish (see |CTRL-W_<| and + |CTRL-W_>|). If you're using gvim, you can drag + the separating bar with your mouse. + * When you want a new file, use ctrl-w h to go back to the + netrw browser, select a file, then press P (see |CTRL-W_h| + and |netrw-P|). If you're using gvim, you can press + <leftmouse> in the browser window and then press the + <middlemouse> to select the file. + + + *netrw-p12* + P12. My directory isn't sorting correctly, or unwanted letters are {{{2 + appearing in the listed filenames, or things aren't lining + up properly in the wide listing, ... + + This may be due to an encoding problem. I myself usually use + utf-8, but really only use ascii (ie. bytes from 32-126). + Multibyte encodings use two (or more) bytes per character. + You may need to change |g:netrw_sepchr| and/or |g:netrw_xstrlen|. + + *netrw-p13* + P13. I'm a Windows + putty + ssh user, and when I attempt to {{{2 + browse, the directories are missing trailing "/"s so netrw treats + them as file transfers instead of as attempts to browse + subdirectories. How may I fix this? + + (mikeyao) If you want to use vim via ssh and putty under Windows, + try combining the use of pscp/psftp with plink. pscp/psftp will + be used to connect and plink will be used to execute commands on + the server, for example: list files and directory using 'ls'. + + These are the settings I use to do this: +> + " list files, it's the key setting, if you haven't set, + " you will get a blank buffer + let g:netrw_list_cmd = "plink HOSTNAME ls -Fa" + " if you haven't add putty directory in system path, you should + " specify scp/sftp command. For examples: + "let g:netrw_sftp_cmd = "d:\\dev\\putty\\PSFTP.exe" + "let g:netrw_scp_cmd = "d:\\dev\\putty\\PSCP.exe" +< + *netrw-p14* + P14. I would like to speed up writes using Nwrite and scp/ssh {{{2 + style connections. How? (Thomer M. Gil) + + Try using ssh's ControlMaster and ControlPath (see the ssh_config + man page) to share multiple ssh connections over a single network + connection. That cuts out the cryptographic handshake on each + file write, sometimes speeding it up by an order of magnitude. + (see http://thomer.com/howtos/netrw_ssh.html) + (included by permission) + + Add the following to your ~/.ssh/config: > + + # you change "*" to the hostname you care about + Host * + ControlMaster auto + ControlPath /tmp/%r@%h:%p + +< Then create an ssh connection to the host and leave it running: > + + ssh -N host.domain.com + +< Now remotely open a file with Vim's Netrw and enjoy the + zippiness: > + + vim scp://host.domain.com//home/user/.bashrc +< + *netrw-p15* + P15. How may I use a double-click instead of netrw's usual single {{{2 + click to open a file or directory? (Ben Fritz) + + First, disable netrw's mapping with > + let g:netrw_mousemaps= 0 +< and then create a netrw buffer only mapping in + $HOME/.vim/after/ftplugin/netrw.vim: > + nmap <buffer> <2-leftmouse> <CR> +< Note that setting g:netrw_mousemaps to zero will turn off + all netrw's mouse mappings, not just the <leftmouse> one. + (see |g:netrw_mousemaps|) + + *netrw-p16* + P16. When editing remote files (ex. :e ftp://hostname/path/file), {{{2 + under Windows I get an |E303| message complaining that its unable + to open a swap file. + + (romainl) It looks like you are starting Vim from a protected + directory. Start netrw from your $HOME or other writable + directory. + + *netrw-p17* + P17. Netrw is closing buffers on its own. {{{2 + What steps will reproduce the problem? + 1. :Explore, navigate directories, open a file + 2. :Explore, open another file + 3. Buffer opened in step 1 will be closed. o + What is the expected output? What do you see instead? + I expect both buffers to exist, but only the last one does. + + (Lance) Problem is caused by "set autochdir" in .vimrc. + (drchip) I am able to duplicate this problem with |'acd'| set. + It appears that the buffers are not exactly closed; + a ":ls!" will show them (although ":ls" does not). + + *netrw-P18* + P18. How to locally edit a file that's only available via {{{2 + another server accessible via ssh? + See http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12469645/ + "Using Vim to Remotely Edit A File on ServerB Only + Accessible From ServerA" + + *netrw-P19* + P19. How do I get numbering on in directory listings? {{{2 + With |g:netrw_bufsettings|, you can control netrw's buffer + settings; try putting > + let g:netrw_bufsettings="noma nomod nu nobl nowrap ro nornu" +< in your .vimrc. If you'd like to have relative numbering + instead, try > + let g:netrw_bufsettings="noma nomod nonu nobl nowrap ro rnu" +< + *netrw-P20* + P20. How may I have gvim start up showing a directory listing? {{{2 + Try putting the following code snippet into your .vimrc: > + augroup VimStartup + au! + au VimEnter * if expand("%") == "" && argc() == 0 && + \ (v:servername =~ 'GVIM\d*' || v:servername == "") + \ | e . | endif + augroup END +< You may use Lexplore instead of "e" if you're so inclined. + This snippet assumes that you have client-server enabled + (ie. a "huge" vim version). + + *netrw-P21* + P21. I've made a directory (or file) with an accented character, {{{2 + but netrw isn't letting me enter that directory/read that file: + + Its likely that the shell or o/s is using a different encoding + than you have vim (netrw) using. A patch to vim supporting + "systemencoding" may address this issue in the future; for + now, just have netrw use the proper encoding. For example: > + + au FileType netrw set enc=latin1 +< + *netrw-P22* + P22. I get an error message when I try to copy or move a file: {{{2 + + **error** (netrw) tried using g:netrw_localcopycmd<cp>; it doesn't work! + + What's wrong? + + Netrw uses several system level commands to do things (see + + |g:netrw_localcopycmd|, |g:netrw_localmovecmd|, + |g:netrw_localrmdir|, |g:netrw_mkdir_cmd|). + + You may need to adjust the default commands for one or more of + these commands by setting them properly in your .vimrc. Another + source of difficulty is that these commands use vim's local + directory, which may not be the same as the browsing directory + shown by netrw (see |g:netrw_keepdir|). + + +============================================================================== +11. Debugging Netrw Itself *netrw-debug* {{{1 + +Step 1: check that the problem you've encountered hasn't already been resolved +by obtaining a copy of the latest (often developmental) netrw at: + + http://www.drchip.org/astronaut/vim/index.html#NETRW + +The <netrw.vim> script is typically installed on systems as something like: +> + /usr/local/share/vim/vim8x/plugin/netrwPlugin.vim + /usr/local/share/vim/vim8x/autoload/netrw.vim + (see output of :echo &rtp) +< +which is loaded automatically at startup (assuming :set nocp). If you +installed a new netrw, then it will be located at > + + $HOME/.vim/plugin/netrwPlugin.vim + $HOME/.vim/autoload/netrw.vim +< +Step 2: assuming that you've installed the latest version of netrw, +check that your problem is really due to netrw. Create a file +called netrw.vimrc with the following contents: > + + set nocp + so $HOME/.vim/plugin/netrwPlugin.vim +< +Then run netrw as follows: > + + vim -u netrw.vimrc --noplugins -i NONE [some path here] +< +Perform whatever netrw commands you need to, and check that the problem is +still present. This procedure sidesteps any issues due to personal .vimrc +settings, .viminfo file, and other plugins. If the problem does not appear, +then you need to determine which setting in your .vimrc is causing the +conflict with netrw or which plugin(s) is/are involved. + +Step 3: If the problem still is present, then get a debugging trace from +netrw: + + 1. Get the <Decho.vim> script, available as: + + http://www.drchip.org/astronaut/vim/index.html#DECHO + or + http://vim.sourceforge.net/scripts/script.php?script_id=120 + + Decho.vim is provided as a "vimball"; see |vimball-intro|. You + should edit the Decho.vba.gz file and source it in: > + + vim Decho.vba.gz + :so % + :q +< + 2. To turn on debug tracing in netrw, then edit the <netrw.vim> + file by typing: > + + vim netrw.vim + :DechoOn + :wq +< + To restore to normal non-debugging behavior, re-edit <netrw.vim> + and type > + + vim netrw.vim + :DechoOff + :wq +< + This command, provided by <Decho.vim>, will comment out all + Decho-debugging statements (Dfunc(), Dret(), Decho(), Dredir()). + + 3. Then bring up vim and attempt to evoke the problem by doing a + transfer or doing some browsing. A set of messages should appear + concerning the steps that <netrw.vim> took in attempting to + read/write your file over the network in a separate tab or + server vim window. + + Change the netrw.vimrc file to include the Decho plugin: > + + set nocp + so $HOME/.vim/plugin/Decho.vim + so $HOME/.vim/plugin/netrwPlugin.vim +< + You should continue to run vim with > + + vim -u netrw.vimrc --noplugins -i NONE [some path here] +< + to avoid entanglements with options and other plugins. + + To save the file: under linux, the output will be in a separate + remote server window; in it, just save the file with > + + :w! DBG + +< Under a vim that doesn't support clientserver, your debugging + output will appear in another tab: > + + :tabnext + :set bt= + :w! DBG +< + Furthermore, it'd be helpful if you would type > + + :Dsep <command> + +< where <command> is the command you're about to type next, + thereby making it easier to associate which part of the + debugging trace is due to which command. + + Please send that information to <netrw.vim>'s maintainer along + with the o/s you're using and the vim version that you're using + (see |:version|) (remove the embedded NOSPAM first) > + + NcampObell@SdrPchip.AorgM-NOSPAM +< +============================================================================== +12. History *netrw-history* {{{1 + + v172: Apr 22, 2023 * removed g:netrw_localrmdiropt + removed g:netrw_localrmdir + v171: Oct 09, 2020 * included code in s:NetrwOptionsSafe() + to allow |'bh'| to be set to delete when + rather than hide when g:netrw_fastbrowse + was zero. + * Installed |g:netrw_clipboard| setting + * Installed option bypass for |'guioptions'| + a/A settings + * Changed popup_beval() to |popup_atcursor()| + in netrw#ErrorMsg (lacygoill). Apparently + popup_beval doesn't reliably close the + popup when the mouse is moved. + * VimEnter() now using win_execute to examine + buffers for an attempt to open a directory. + Avoids issues with popups/terminal from + command line. (lacygoill) + Jun 28, 2021 * (zeertzjq) provided a patch for use of + xmap,xno instead of vmap,vno in + netrwPlugin.vim. Avoids entanglement with + select mode. + Jul 14, 2021 * Fixed problem addressed by tst976; opening + a file using tree mode, going up a + directory, and opening a file there was + opening the file in the wrong directory. + Jul 28, 2021 * (Ingo Karkat) provided a patch fixing an + E488 error with netrwPlugin.vim + (occurred for vim versions < 8.02) + v170: Mar 11, 2020 * (reported by Reiner Herrmann) netrw+tree + would not hide with the ^\..* pattern + correctly. + * (Marcin Szamotulski) NetrwOptionRestore + did not restore options correctly that + had a single quote in the option string. + Apr 13, 2020 * implemented error handling via popup + windows (see |popup_beval()|) + Apr 30, 2020 * (reported by Manatsu Takahashi) while + using Lexplore, a modified file could + be overwritten. Sol'n: will not overwrite, + but will emit an |E37| (although one cannot + add an ! to override) + Jun 07, 2020 * (reported by Jo Totland) repeatedly invoking + :Lexplore and quitting it left unused + hidden buffers. Netrw will now set netrw + buffers created by :Lexplore to |'bh'|=wipe. + v169: Dec 20, 2019 * (reported by amkarthik) that netrw's x + (|netrw-x|) would throw an error when + attempting to open a local directory. + v168: Dec 12, 2019 * scp timeout error message not reported, + hopefully now fixed (Shane Xb Qian) + v167: Nov 29, 2019 * netrw does a save&restore on @* and @+. + That causes problems with the clipboard. + Now restores occurs only if @* or @+ have + been changed. + * netrw will change @* or @+ less often. + Never if I happen to have caught all the + operations that modify the unnamed + register (which also writes @*). + * Modified hiding behavior so that "s" + will not ignore hiding. + v166: Nov 06, 2019 * Removed a space from a nmap for "-" + * Numerous debugging statement changes + v163: Dec 05, 2017 * (Cristi Balan) reported that a setting ('sel') + was left changed + * (Holger Mitschke) reported a problem with + saving and restoring history. Fixed. + * Hopefully I fixed a nasty bug that caused a + file rename to wipe out a buffer that it + should not have wiped out. + * (Holger Mitschke) amended this help file + with additional |g:netrw_special_syntax| + items + * Prioritized wget over curl for + g:netrw_http_cmd + v162: Sep 19, 2016 * (haya14busa) pointed out two syntax errors + with a patch; these are now fixed. + Oct 26, 2016 * I started using mate-terminal and found that + x and gx (|netrw-x| and |netrw-gx|) were no + longer working. Fixed (using atril when + $DESKTOP_SESSION is "mate"). + Nov 04, 2016 * (Martin Vuille) pointed out that @+ was + being restored with keepregstar rather than + keepregplus. + Nov 09, 2016 * Broke apart the command from the options, + mostly for Windows. Introduced new netrw + settings: |g:netrw_localcopycmdopt| + |g:netrw_localcopydircmdopt| + |g:netrw_localmkdiropt| + |g:netrw_localmovecmdopt| + g:netrw_localrmdiropt + Nov 21, 2016 * (mattn) provided a patch for preview; swapped + winwidth() with winheight() + Nov 22, 2016 * (glacambre) reported that files containing + spaces weren't being obtained properly via + scp. Fix: apparently using single quotes + such as with 'file name' wasn't enough; the + spaces inside the quotes also had to be + escaped (ie. 'file\ name'). + * Also fixed obtain (|netrw-O|) to be able to + obtain files with spaces in their names + Dec 20, 2016 * (xc1427) Reported that using "I" (|netrw-I|) + when atop "Hiding" in the banner also caused + the active-banner hiding control to occur + Jan 03, 2017 * (Enno Nagel) reported that attempting to + apply netrw to a directory that was without + read permission caused a syntax error. + Jan 13, 2017 * (Ingo Karkat) provided a patch which makes + using netrw#Call() better. Now returns + value of internal routines return, for example. + Jan 13, 2017 * (Ingo Karkat) changed netrw#FileUrlRead to + use |:edit| instead of |:read|. I also + changed the routine name to netrw#FileUrlEdit. + Jan 16, 2017 * (Sayem) reported a problem where :Lexplore + could generate a new listing buffer and + window instead of toggling the netrw display. + Unfortunately, the directions for eliciting + the problem weren't complete, so I may or + may not have fixed that issue. + Feb 06, 2017 * Implemented cb and cB. Changed "c" to "cd". + (see |netrw-cb|, |netrw-cB|, and |netrw-cd|) + Mar 21, 2017 * previously, netrw would specify (safe) settings + even when the setting was already safe for + netrw. Netrw now attempts to leave such + already-netrw-safe settings alone. + (affects s:NetrwOptionRestore() and + s:NetrwSafeOptions(); also introduced + s:NetrwRestoreSetting()) + Jun 26, 2017 * (Christian Brabandt) provided a patch to + allow curl to follow redirects (ie. -L + option) + Jun 26, 2017 * (Callum Howard) reported a problem with + :Lexpore not removing the Lexplore window + after a change-directory + Aug 30, 2017 * (Ingo Karkat) one cannot switch to the + previously edited file (e.g. with CTRL-^) + after editing a file:// URL. Patch to + have a "keepalt" included. + Oct 17, 2017 * (Adam Faryna) reported that gn (|netrw-gn|) + did not work on directories in the current + tree + v157: Apr 20, 2016 * (Nicola) had set up a "nmap <expr> ..." with + a function that returned a 0 while silently + invoking a shell command. The shell command + activated a ShellCmdPost event which in turn + called s:LocalBrowseRefresh(). That looks + over all netrw buffers for changes needing + refreshes. However, inside a |:map-<expr>|, + tab and window changes are disallowed. Fixed. + (affects netrw's s:LocalBrowseRefresh()) + * |g:netrw_localrmdir| not used any more, but + the relevant patch that causes |delete()| to + take over was #1107 (not #1109). + * |expand()| is now used on |g:netrw_home|; + consequently, g:netrw_home may now use + environment variables + * s:NetrwLeftmouse and s:NetrwCLeftmouse will + return without doing anything if invoked + when inside a non-netrw window + Jun 15, 2016 * gx now calls netrw#GX() which returns + the word under the cursor. The new + wrinkle: if one is in a netrw buffer, + then netrw's s:NetrwGetWord(). + Jun 22, 2016 * Netrw was executing all its associated + Filetype commands silently; I'm going + to try doing that "noisily" and see if + folks have a problem with that. + Aug 12, 2016 * Changed order of tool selection for + handling http://... viewing. + (Nikolay Aleksandrovich Pavlov) + Aug 21, 2016 * Included hiding/showing/all for tree + listings + * Fixed refresh (^L) for tree listings + v156: Feb 18, 2016 * Changed =~ to =~# where appropriate + Feb 23, 2016 * s:ComposePath(base,subdir) now uses + fnameescape() on the base portion + Mar 01, 2016 * (gt_macki) reported where :Explore would + make file unlisted. Fixed (tst943) + Apr 04, 2016 * (reported by John Little) netrw normally + suppresses browser messages, but sometimes + those "messages" are what is wanted. + See |g:netrw_suppress_gx_mesg| + Apr 06, 2016 * (reported by Carlos Pita) deleting a remote + file was giving an error message. Fixed. + Apr 08, 2016 * (Charles Cooper) had a problem with an + undefined b:netrw_curdir. He also provided + a fix. + Apr 20, 2016 * Changed s:NetrwGetBuffer(); now uses + dictionaries. Also fixed the "No Name" + buffer problem. + v155: Oct 29, 2015 * (Timur Fayzrakhmanov) reported that netrw's + mapping of ctrl-l was not allowing refresh of + other windows when it was done in a netrw + window. + Nov 05, 2015 * Improved s:TreeSqueezeDir() to use search() + instead of a loop + * NetrwBrowse() will return line to + w:netrw_bannercnt if cursor ended up in + banner + Nov 16, 2015 * Added a <Plug>NetrwTreeSqueeze (|netrw-s-cr|) + Nov 17, 2015 * Commented out imaps -- perhaps someone can + tell me how they're useful and should be + retained? + Nov 20, 2015 * Added |netrw-ma| and |netrw-mA| support + Nov 20, 2015 * gx (|netrw-gx|) on a URL downloaded the + file in addition to simply bringing up the + URL in a browser. Fixed. + Nov 23, 2015 * Added |g:netrw_sizestyle| support + Nov 27, 2015 * Inserted a lot of <c-u>s into various netrw + maps. + Jan 05, 2016 * |netrw-qL| implemented to mark files based + upon |location-list|s; similar to |netrw-qF|. + Jan 19, 2016 * using - call delete(directoryname,"d") - + instead of using g:netrw_localrmdir if + v7.4 + patch#1107 is available + Jan 28, 2016 * changed to using |winsaveview()| and + |winrestview()| + Jan 28, 2016 * s:NetrwTreePath() now does a save and + restore of view + Feb 08, 2016 * Fixed a tree-listing problem with remote + directories + v154: Feb 26, 2015 * (Yuri Kanivetsky) reported a situation where + a file was not treated properly as a file + due to g:netrw_keepdir == 1 + Mar 25, 2015 * (requested by Ben Friz) one may now sort by + extension + Mar 28, 2015 * (requested by Matt Brooks) netrw has a lot + of buffer-local mappings; however, some + plugins (such as vim-surround) set up + conflicting mappings that cause vim to wait. + The "<nowait>" modifier has been included + with most of netrw's mappings to avoid that + delay. + Jun 26, 2015 * |netrw-gn| mapping implemted + * :Ntree NotADir resulted in having + the tree listing expand in the error messages + window. Fixed. + Jun 29, 2015 * Attempting to delete a file remotely caused + an error with "keepsol" mentioned; fixed. + Jul 08, 2015 * Several changes to keep the |:jumps| table + correct when working with + |g:netrw_fastbrowse| set to 2 + * wide listing with accented characters fixed + (using %-S instead of %-s with a |printf()| + Jul 13, 2015 * (Daniel Hahler) CheckIfKde() could be true + but kfmclient not installed. Changed order + in netrw#BrowseX(): checks if kde and + kfmclient, then will use xdg-open on a unix + system (if xdg-open is executable) + Aug 11, 2015 * (McDonnell) tree listing mode wouldn't + select a file in a open subdirectory. + * (McDonnell) when multiple subdirectories + were concurrently open in tree listing + mode, a ctrl-L wouldn't refresh properly. + * The netrw:target menu showed duplicate + entries + Oct 13, 2015 * (mattn) provided an exception to handle + windows with shellslash set but no shell + Oct 23, 2015 * if g:netrw_usetab and <c-tab> now used + to control whether NetrwShrink is used + (see |netrw-c-tab|) + v153: May 13, 2014 * added another |g:netrw_ffkeep| usage {{{2 + May 14, 2014 * changed s:PerformListing() so that it + always sets ft=netrw for netrw buffers + (ie. even when syntax highlighting is + off, not available, etc) + May 16, 2014 * introduced the |netrw-ctrl-r| functionality + May 17, 2014 * introduced the |netrw-:NetrwMB| functionality + * mb and mB (|netrw-mb|, |netrw-mB|) will + add/remove marked files from bookmark list + May 20, 2014 * (Enno Nagel) reported that :Lex <dirname> + wasn't working. Fixed. + May 26, 2014 * restored test to prevent leftmouse window + resizing from causing refresh. + (see s:NetrwLeftmouse()) + * fixed problem where a refresh caused cursor + to go just under the banner instead of + staying put + May 28, 2014 * (László Bimba) provided a patch for opening + the |:Lexplore| window 100% high, optionally + on the right, and will work with remote + files. + May 29, 2014 * implemented :NetrwC (see |netrw-:NetrwC|) + Jun 01, 2014 * Removed some "silent"s from commands used + to implemented scp://... and pscp://... + directory listing. Permits request for + password to appear. + Jun 05, 2014 * (Enno Nagel) reported that user maps "/" + caused problems with "b" and "w", which + are mapped (for wide listings only) to + skip over files rather than just words. + Jun 10, 2014 * |g:netrw_gx| introduced to allow users to + override default "<cfile>" with the gx + (|netrw-gx|) map + Jun 11, 2014 * gx (|netrw-gx|), with |'autowrite'| set, + will write modified files. s:NetrwBrowseX() + will now save, turn off, and restore the + |'autowrite'| setting. + Jun 13, 2014 * added visual map for gx use + Jun 15, 2014 * (Enno Nagel) reported that with having hls + set and wide listing style in use, that the + b and w maps caused unwanted highlighting. + Jul 05, 2014 * |netrw-mv| and |netrw-mX| commands included + Jul 09, 2014 * |g:netrw_keepj| included, allowing optional + keepj + Jul 09, 2014 * fixing bugs due to previous update + Jul 21, 2014 * (Bruno Sutic) provided an updated + netrw_gitignore.vim + Jul 30, 2014 * (Yavuz Yetim) reported that editing two + remote files of the same name caused the + second instance to have a "temporary" + name. Fixed: now they use the same buffer. + Sep 18, 2014 * (Yasuhiro Matsumoto) provided a patch which + allows scp and windows local paths to work. + Oct 07, 2014 * gx (see |netrw-gx|) when atop a directory, + will now do |gf| instead + Nov 06, 2014 * For cygwin: cygstart will be available for + netrw#BrowseX() to use if its executable. + Nov 07, 2014 * Began support for file://... urls. Will use + |g:netrw_file_cmd| (typically elinks or links) + Dec 02, 2014 * began work on having mc (|netrw-mc|) copy + directories. Works for linux machines, + cygwin+vim, but not for windows+gvim. + Dec 02, 2014 * in tree mode, netrw was not opening + directories via symbolic links. + Dec 02, 2014 * added resolved link information to + thin and tree modes + Dec 30, 2014 * (issue#231) |:ls| was not showing + remote-file buffers reliably. Fixed. + v152: Apr 08, 2014 * uses the |'noswapfile'| option (requires {{{2 + vim 7.4 with patch 213) + * (Enno Nagel) turn |'rnu'| off in netrw + buffers. + * (Quinn Strahl) suggested that netrw + allow regular window splitting to occur, + thereby allowing |'equalalways'| to take + effect. + * (qingtian zhao) normally, netrw will + save and restore the |'fileformat'|; + however, sometimes that isn't wanted + Apr 14, 2014 * whenever netrw marks a buffer as ro, + it will also mark it as nomod. + Apr 16, 2014 * sftp protocol now supported by + netrw#Obtain(); this means that one + may use "mc" to copy a remote file + to a local file using sftp, and that + the |netrw-O| command can obtain remote + files via sftp. + * added [count]C support (see |netrw-C|) + Apr 18, 2014 * when |g:netrw_chgwin| is one more than + the last window, then vertically split + the last window and use it as the + chgwin window. + May 09, 2014 * SavePosn was "saving filename under cursor" + from a non-netrw window when using :Rex. + v151: Jan 22, 2014 * extended :Rexplore to return to buffer {{{2 + prior to Explore or editing a directory + * (Ken Takata) netrw gave error when + clipboard was disabled. Sol'n: Placed + several if has("clipboard") tests in. + * Fixed ftp://X@Y@Z// problem; X@Y now + part of user id, and only Z is part of + hostname. + * (A Loumiotis) reported that completion + using a directory name containing spaces + did not work. Fixed with a retry in + netrw#Explore() which removes the + backslashes vim inserted. + Feb 26, 2014 * :Rexplore now records the current file + using w:netrw_rexfile when returning via + |:Rexplore| + Mar 08, 2014 * (David Kotchan) provided some patches + allowing netrw to work properly with + windows shares. + * Multiple one-liner help messages available + by pressing <cr> while atop the "Quick + Help" line + * worked on ShellCmdPost, FocusGained event + handling. + * |:Lexplore| path: will be used to update + a left-side netrw browsing directory. + Mar 12, 2014 * |netrw-s-cr|: use <s-cr> to close + tree directory implemented + Mar 13, 2014 * (Tony Mechylynck) reported that using + the browser with ftp on a directory, + and selecting a gzipped txt file, that + an E19 occurred (which was issued by + gzip.vim). Fixed. + Mar 14, 2014 * Implemented :MF and :MT (see |netrw-:MF| + and |netrw-:MT|, respectively) + Mar 17, 2014 * |:Ntree| [dir] wasn't working properly; fixed + Mar 18, 2014 * Changed all uses of set to setl + Mar 18, 2014 * Commented the netrw_btkeep line in + s:NetrwOptionSave(); the effect is that + netrw buffers will remain as |'bt'|=nofile. + This should prevent swapfiles being created + for netrw buffers. + Mar 20, 2014 * Changed all uses of lcd to use s:NetrwLcd() + instead. Consistent error handling results + and it also handles Window's shares + * Fixed |netrw-d| command when applied with ftp + * https: support included for netrw#NetRead() + v150: Jul 12, 2013 * removed a "keepalt" to allow ":e #" to {{{2 + return to the netrw directory listing + Jul 13, 2013 * (Jonas Diemer) suggested changing + a <cWORD> to <cfile>. + Jul 21, 2013 * (Yuri Kanivetsky) reported that netrw's + use of mkdir did not produce directories + following the user's umask. + Aug 27, 2013 * introduced |g:netrw_altfile| option + Sep 05, 2013 * s:Strlen() now uses |strdisplaywidth()| + when available, by default + Sep 12, 2013 * (Selyano Baldo) reported that netrw wasn't + opening some directories properly from the + command line. + Nov 09, 2013 * |:Lexplore| introduced + * (Ondrej Platek) reported an issue with + netrw's trees (P15). Fixed. + * (Jorge Solis) reported that "t" in + tree mode caused netrw to forget its + line position. + Dec 05, 2013 * Added <s-leftmouse> file marking + (see |netrw-mf|) + Dec 05, 2013 * (Yasuhiro Matsumoto) Explore should use + strlen() instead s:Strlen() when handling + multibyte chars with strpart() + (ie. strpart() is byte oriented, not + display-width oriented). + Dec 09, 2013 * (Ken Takata) Provided a patch; File sizes + and a portion of timestamps were wrongly + highlighted with the directory color when + setting `:let g:netrw_liststyle=1` on Windows. + * (Paul Domaskis) noted that sometimes + cursorline was activating in non-netrw + windows. All but one setting of cursorline + was done via setl; there was one that was + overlooked. Fixed. + Dec 24, 2013 * (esquifit) asked that netrw allow the + /cygdrive prefix be a user-alterable + parameter. + Jan 02, 2014 * Fixed a problem with netrw-based ballon + evaluation (ie. netrw#NetrwBaloonHelp() + not having been loaded error messages) + Jan 03, 2014 * Fixed a problem with tree listings + * New command installed: |:Ntree| + Jan 06, 2014 * (Ivan Brennan) reported a problem with + |netrw-P|. Fixed. + Jan 06, 2014 * Fixed a problem with |netrw-P| when the + modified file was to be abandoned. + Jan 15, 2014 * (Matteo Cavalleri) reported that when the + banner is suppressed and tree listing is + used, a blank line was left at the top of + the display. Fixed. + Jan 20, 2014 * (Gideon Go) reported that, in tree listing + style, with a previous window open, that + the wrong directory was being used to open + a file. Fixed. (P21) + v149: Apr 18, 2013 * in wide listing format, now have maps for {{{2 + w and b to move to next/previous file + Apr 26, 2013 * one may now copy files in the same + directory; netrw will issue requests for + what names the files should be copied under + Apr 29, 2013 * Trying Benzinger's problem again. Seems + that commenting out the BufEnter and + installing VimEnter (only) works. Weird + problem! (tree listing, vim -O Dir1 Dir2) + May 01, 2013 * :Explore ftp://... wasn't working. Fixed. + May 02, 2013 * introduced |g:netrw_bannerbackslash| as + requested by Paul Domaskis. + Jul 03, 2013 * Explore now avoids splitting when a buffer + will be hidden. + v148: Apr 16, 2013 * changed Netrw's Style menu to allow direct {{{2 + choice of listing style, hiding style, and + sorting style + +============================================================================== +13. Todo *netrw-todo* {{{1 + +07/29/09 : banner :|g:netrw_banner| can be used to suppress the + suppression banner. This feature is new and experimental, + so its in the process of being debugged. +09/04/09 : "gp" : See if it can be made to work for remote systems. + : See if it can be made to work with marked files. + +============================================================================== +14. Credits *netrw-credits* {{{1 + + Vim editor by Bram Moolenaar (Thanks, Bram!) + dav support by C Campbell + fetch support by Bram Moolenaar and C Campbell + ftp support by C Campbell <NcampObell@SdrPchip.AorgM-NOSPAM> + http support by Bram Moolenaar <bram@moolenaar.net> + rcp + rsync support by C Campbell (suggested by Erik Warendorph) + scp support by raf <raf@comdyn.com.au> + sftp support by C Campbell + + inputsecret(), BufReadCmd, BufWriteCmd contributed by C Campbell + + Jérôme Augé -- also using new buffer method with ftp+.netrc + Bram Moolenaar -- obviously vim itself, :e and v:cmdarg use, + fetch,... + Yasuhiro Matsumoto -- pointing out undo+0r problem and a solution + Erik Warendorph -- for several suggestions (g:netrw_..._cmd + variables, rsync etc) + Doug Claar -- modifications to test for success with ftp + operation + +============================================================================== +Modelines: {{{1 +vim:tw=78:ts=8:ft=help:noet:norl:fdm=marker |