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Configure mvim as cli tool via the settings
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Description
Most of the time I would start mvim from the command line, but that is only possible if you add a softlink into /usr/local/bin/ so I would recommend a more user friendly version.
Described solution
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I would recommend a new check box within the settings panel which will add a softlink to /usr/local/bin/ from the GUI.
Currently way to add mvim to the cli
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- Install macvim
- Add a softlink
sudo ln -s /Applications/MacVim.app/Contents/bin/mvim /usr/local/bin/mvim
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Research direction
Start by locating MacVim's settings panel and the existing mvim entry point under /Applications/MacVim.app/Contents/bin/. Determine how the GUI can create a softlink at /usr/local/bin/mvim; done means a settings checkbox performs this setup and handles the described command-line workflow.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos, vim
- Domain
- cli, desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100