How to Copy/Duplicate a File Duplicate in Vim (netrw+vinegar)

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The aim of this page 📝 is to explain how to duplicate a file in Vim using the netrw file explorer with the vim-vinegar plugin.
Spent way too much time, given that R is shorthand for renaming the file.

Use vim-vinegar to enhance n…


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Pavol Z. Kutaj

USECASE

The aim of this page 📝 is to explain how to duplicate a file in Vim using the netrw file explorer with the vim-vinegar plugin.
Spent way too much time, given that R is shorthand for renaming the file.

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  • Use vim-vinegar to enhance netrw usability.
  • Press - to open netrw.
  • Mark the file with mf.
  • Copy the file with mc.
  • Input the new file name and press Enter.

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