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- Add new mappings for character insertion: - `[count]<Leader>I(char)` - Insert a character at the beginning of the line - `[count]<Leader>A(char)` - Insert a character at the end of the line - Update insertion commands to reflect new functionalities: - `:InsertCharBegin (count) [char]` - Insert a character at the beginning of the line - `:InsertCharEnd (count) [char]` - Insert a character at the end of the line - Introduce an option for a static cursor during insertion actions.
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108 lines
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# vim-singlechar
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A simple Vim plugin that lets you insert single characters (including Unicode) without leaving normal mode.
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## Overview
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`vim-singlechar` allows you to quickly insert characters while staying in normal mode.
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## Features
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- Insert characters (supports Unicode) at or after the cursor position
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- Support for counts to insert a character multiple times
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- Stay in normal mode for efficient editing
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- Minimal workflow interruption
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- Works with Vim 9+
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- **Supports [`vim-repeat`](https://github.com/tpope/vim-repeat) for `.` repeat functionality**
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## Installation
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### Manual installation
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```bash
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cd /tmp
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git clone https://github.com/lohhiiccc/vim-singlechar.git
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mkdir -p ~/.vim/pack/plugins/start/
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cp -r vim-singlechar ~/.vim/pack/plugins/start/
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cd -
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```
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### Optional: Install [vim-repeat](https://github.com/tpope/vim-repeat)
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For seamless repeat (`.`) support, install [vim-repeat](https://github.com/tpope/vim-repeat):
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```bash
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mkdir -p ~/.vim/pack/tpope/start
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cd ~/.vim/pack/tpope/start
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git clone https://tpope.io/vim/repeat.git
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```
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## Usage
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By default, the plugin provides four mappings:
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> [optional param]
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> (param)
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> `[count]<bind>(char)`
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- `[count]<Leader>i(char)` - Insert a character at the cursor position
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- `[count]<Leader>a(char)` - Insert a character after the cursor position
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- `[count]<Leader>I(char)` - Insert a character at the beginning of the line
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- `[count]<Leader>A(char)` - Insert a character at the end of the line
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After pressing the mapping, you'll see a prompt asking for the character to insert. Press any character and it will be inserted without entering insert mode.
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### With count
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You can use a count before the mapping to insert the character multiple times:
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- `3<Leader>i,` will insert three commas at the cursor position
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- `5<Leader>a.` will insert five periods after the cursor position
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### Repeat last insert with `.`
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If [vim-repeat](https://github.com/tpope/vim-repeat) is installed, you can repeat the last character insertion with `.` in normal mode.
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## Configuration
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You can customize the plugin by setting these variables in your vimrc:
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```vim
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" Change the mappings (before loading the plugin)
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let g:singlechar_map_insert_at = '<Leader>i' " Default
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let g:singlechar_map_insert_after = '<Leader>a' " Default
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let g:singlechar_map_insert_begin = '<Leader>I' " Default
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let g:singlechar_map_insert_end = '<Leader>A' " Default
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" Set the static cursor (no cursor move during singlechar actions)
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let g:singlechar_static_cursor = 1
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" Change the prompt message
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let g:singlechar_prompt = 'Press the character to insert - Press Esc to cancel...' " Default
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" Disable default mappings (if you want to create your own)
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let g:singlechar_no_mappings = 1
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" Show warning if more than one character is entered (default: enabled)
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let g:singlechar_keylen_warning = 1
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" Customize the warning message (default: 'Only the first character will be taken: {char}')
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let g:singlechar_warning_message = 'Only the first character will be taken: {char}'
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```
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## Commands
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The plugin provides these commands:
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> [optional param]
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> (param)
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- `:InsertCharAt (count) [char]` - Insert a character at the cursor position
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- `:InsertCharAfter (count) [char]` - Insert a character after the cursor position
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- `:InsertCharBegin (count) [char]` - Insert a character at the beginning of the line
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- `:InsertCharEnd (count) [char]` - Insert a character at the end of the line
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## License
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[MIT License](https://github.com/lohhiiccc/vim-singlechar/blob/main/LICENSE)
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