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A Vim file browser in a separate terminal

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Vim file browser that runs in separate terminal

by crehn·May 13, 2026·6 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidNiche Gem

Separate terminal file tree avoids learning Vim's window management bindings.

Strengths
  • •Uses Vim's clientserver to communicate without modifying Vim's internal state.
  • •Respects .gitignore by default with toggleable filter modes for changed files.
  • •Go binary with Homebrew tap makes installation trivial for macOS users.
Weaknesses
  • •Requires Vim compiled with +clientserver, excluding many default installations.
  • •Limited to tmux environments; no support for plain terminal multiplexing.
Target Audience

Vim users who prefer terminal-based workflows

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vim-vinegar · nerdtree · lf

Post Description

Nowadays I spend a lot of time in Claude Code and reviewing diffs and code in Vim.

I didn't want to learn Vim's window management, so I created a Vim file browser that can run in its own tmux pane.

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