mhinz / mhinz/vim-startify

Startify buffer number per window

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Description

I tend to open stratify page multiple times during my work in vim. I have noticed that each time startify is opened, it has a new buffer number. I wonder if the command ``Startify`` could rather use just one buffer number per window? For instance, remember a window local buffer number ``w:startify_bufnum`` and reuse that instead of creating new buffer each time?

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No files or tests are named. Start by locating the implementation of the Startify command and inspect how it creates and reopens buffers; then trace the window-local state around repeated openings. Done means repeated Startify invocations in one window reuse its buffer number while separate windows retain their own buffers.

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Tech stack
vim
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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