Vim: you don't need NERDtree or (maybe) netrw (2019)

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Vim’s netrw file browser is good enough. With a few tweaks there is no need for plugin like NERDtree. For many tasks you may not even need netrw.

Table of contents

• netrw - the unloved directory browser
• Invoking netrw
• Changing the directory view in netrw
• Removing the banner
• Changing how files are opened
• Set the width of the directory explorer
• NERDtree like setup
• My settings
• vim-vinegar
• You may not need netrw
• Conclusion
• Further reading

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Vim: you don't need NERDtree or (maybe) netrw | George Ornbo

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