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Vifm - Jump to file in an existing instance of Vifm

Is there a way to make an existing instance of Vifm to jump to a specific file using --remote argument?

Solution

  • There is :goto command, which locates a path. Alternatively there is --select command-line option, but it enters directories instead of positioning cursor on them (files are handled as in :goto). Examples:

    # terminal #1
vifm --server-name test

# terminal #2
vifm --server-name test --remote +'goto /etc'
vifm --server-name test --remote --select /etc/fstab