nvim-tree / nvim-tree/nvim-tree.lua

copy files between multiple vim instances

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Since Jun 11, 2026.

feature request PR please QOL
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Description

i use use neovim instance for each of projects of mine. sometimes i want to copy file from one to another and its really hard to do with nvim-tree clipboard working only current instance

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