bashvim

Execute a bash command in the text of a vim buffer

I know that I can suspend vim, and return to bash via:

Ctrlz

or access the shell via:

:sh

or

:shell

etc.

Then use bash commands as normal, and get back out using fg.

What I am wondering is, can I execute a line of code from a script in vim straight to Bash, without having to exit vim, or having to copy it (via highlighting in visual mode for example) from vim, then going to a terminal and pasting it and hitting enter etc.?

Solution

  • Easiest way is to put the cursor on the line and type:

    !!shreturn

    This will replace the line with the output of the script. If you don't want that, simply follow up with u.