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Quick reference

Vim-Unite Cheatsheet

A quick reference guide for Shougo/unite.vim plugin: file search sources, buffer navigation, window options, and interactive filtering.

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unite.vim is a flexible and extensible search and selection interface for Vim.

Usage

:Unite file
:Unite file_rec/async:!
:Unite tag
:Unite buffer

Common Sources

  • file/new: Create and select new files
  • file/async: Asynchronously scan files
  • file_rec/async: Recursive async file scan
  • file_rec/git: Git-tracked project files
  • buffer: Open buffers
  • buffer_tab: Open buffers in current tab page only
  • tab: Tab pages
  • register: Vim registers
  • bookmark: Saved bookmarks
  • source: Available Unite sources

Command Options

Option Description
-start-insert Enter insert mode immediately upon launch
-no-quit Keep the Unite window open after choosing an item
-winheight=10 Set window height
-quick-match Select items via quick-match letters (asdf...)
-winwidth=40 Set window width for vertical splits
-no-split Open inside the current buffer
-auto-preview Automatically preview item under cursor
-vertical Open Unite as a vertical sidebar
-buffer-name=xxx -resume Resume a named Unite buffer quickly
-input= Pre-populate or reset filter input
-unique Remove duplicate items from search results

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