NERDTree is a sort of file system explorer for the Vim editor that makes users easier
- Visually browse complex directory hierarchies
- Quickly open files for reading or editing
- Perform basic file system operations
Basic keymaps for NERDTree explorer
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| t | Open file in new tab |
| i | Open file in new horizontal split view |
| s | Open file in new vertical split view |
| C | Cursored directory will be the new root in the explorer. |
| U | Parent of the current root directory will be the new root. |
Custom Optimisation
nmap <C-n> :NERDTreeToggle<CR>
nmap <C-h> <C-w><C-w>
nmap <C-j> <C-w><C-j>
nmap <C-k> <C-w><C-k>
nmap <C-l> <C-w><C-l>
- allows me to turn on/off nerd tree in vim with [Ctrl-N]
- allows me to navigate between tabs in vim with [Ctrl-J, Ctrl-K, Ctrl-H, Ctrl-L]