Named Buffers

Named Buffers is a plugin for the popular Vim text editor that allows you to name buffers. This feature lets you navigate to individual buffers by their assigned name, rather than by their file name or number. While this functionality is not particularly sophisticated - there are many other navigation plugins available - it can be useful for certain workflows.

The plugin offers several commands to help you manage your named buffers. :NameBuffer (or :NameThisBuffer) assigns a name to the current buffer, while :GotoNamedBuffer allows you to navigate to a named buffer. :UnnameBuffer removes a previously assigned name, and :ListNamedBuffers displays a list of all your currently named buffers.

For those unfamiliar with Vim, it is a free and open source text editor that was first released in 1991. Vim was created as an enhanced version of the Unix vi editor, with many additional features designed to be helpful in editing programming code. Vim's interface is based on commands given in a text user interface, rather than menus or icons.

While Vim can have a steep learning curve for new users, the software includes a built-in tutorial for beginners and a comprehensive manual for more advanced features. Vim also provides a help facility that allows users to easily query and navigate through commands and features. Overall, Named Buffers is a useful plugin for those who frequently work with multiple buffers in Vim and need an easier way to navigate between them.