Glob Edit

Glob Edit is a fantastic Vim plugin that streamlines the process of opening multiple files at once. This plugin grants users the ability to open an unlimited amount of files simultaneously through the edit command. Users can provide multiple parameters or use glob patterns to expedite the process. For example, simply inputting "edit foo.txt bar.txt" or "edit foo/**/*.txt" will immediately open those files.

Vim, the text editor that this plugin is designed for, was first released in 1991 by Bram Moolenaar for the Amiga computer. Designed as an improved version of the vi editor, Vim includes many additional features that make editing program source code easier. Released under a software license that is compatible with the GNU General Public License, Vim is completely free and open source software.

While Vim is cross-platform, it is most popular on Unix-like operating systems. The interface of Vim is designed around text input, with users inputting commands in a text-based user interface. The GUI mode, gVim, does include menus and toolbars for commonly used commands, but the full functionality is still expressed through its command line mode.

Although Vim may take time to learn, once users understand the basics, they quickly become proficient. Vim helps beginners by providing a built-in tutorial, and the Vim Users' Manual details both basic and advanced Vim features. This manual can be accessed from within Vim, or found online. Additionally, Vim has a built-in help facility, where users can query and navigate through commands and features using the :help command.