https://github.com/chrisbra/vim-autoread

Use tail -f on a buffer and append new content
https://github.com/chrisbra/vim-autoread

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Use tail -f on a buffer and append new content

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/chrisbra/vim-autoread
• Owner: chrisbra
• Created: 2016-10-14T15:27:23.000Z (about 8 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2020-05-17T20:36:48.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-28T19:54:59.800Z (2 months ago)
• Language: Vim script
• Size: 26.4 KB
• Stars: 36
• Watchers: 5
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

        
# vim-autoread

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> A plugin to automatically re-read your buffers, when they change

This plugin uses Vim 8 async jobs to append new buffer content. Internally, it

works by running tail -f on a file and the output will be appended to the

buffer, which displays this buffer.

## Installation

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Use the plugin manager of your choice.

Alternatively, since Vim 8 includes a package manager by default, clone this repository below

`~/.vim/pack/dist/start/`

You should have a directory `~/.vim/pack/dist/start/vim-autoread`

That directory will be loaded automatically by Vim.

## Usage

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Once installed, take a look at the help at `:h vim-autoread`.

Here is a short overview of the functionality provided by the plugin:

### Ex commands:

    :AutoRead     - starts a async job and will append new buffer content

                    to the current buffer once it is noticed.

    :AutoRead!    - stop autoreading

## License & Copyright

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Developed by Christian Brabandt. 

The Vim License applies. See `:h license`

© 2009-2016 by Christian Brabandt

__NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.  USE AT-YOUR-OWN-RISK__