code-snippet

If you're looking for a simple and efficient way to work with code snippets on Vim, then code-snippet might be the right plugin for you. With its input assistance, you can easily work with snippets that are frequently used in source code and marked-up text.

The process is straightforward. First, you register your snippets, generally in filetype plugins. Then, while in insert mode, you type a trigger string for the desired snippet. Pressing either or will expand the snippet and move the cursor to the next or previous placeholder, respectively. Pressing will fill in each placeholder.

What's great about this plugin is that it uses abbreviations for snippets and placeholders, allowing you to easily expand them by pressing . Additionally, placeholders can be configured to hold default strings.

To use code-snippet, you'll need Vim. The plugin is also configurable, allowing you to map commands to different keys or use select mode instead of visual mode.

The installation is simple. Extract the zip file to "$HOME/.vim/" (*nix) and follow the instructions in the "code-snippet.txt" file. It's also recommended to add "filetype plugin indent on" to your .vimrc file for easier registration of multi-line snippets.

Note that on some systems, default key mappings may not work, so you'll need to map them to other keys. Overall, code-snippet is a useful and customizable plugin that can make working with code snippets on Vim a breeze.