Vim with split frame buffers or list of files
Similarly by looking at Vim as a Notes Platform (SO) , I would like a pane with a list of open buffers that I can use as a jump to the list. This is one of the features of many IDEs and other advanced editors that do not exist. Having a dozen buffers or so openly becomes confusing as to where the buffer is.
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There are several add-ons to Vim designed to make it easier to navigate the buffer. You can find an incomplete list here: Vim Tips Wiki - Buffer Switching Easier .
Some of the most popular are:
Note that some file system add-ons, such as NERD Tree , are also able to handle the buffer. If the file is already open in an existing buffer, for example, NERD Tree will select that buffer instead of trying to open the file again. (NERD Tree also allows you to save the file tree in a separate pane, which I really like.)
One final thought - if you are using a version of gVim that supports tear-off menus, you can simply rip off the Buffers dropdown menu and use it as a jump list.
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