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How to install ANY Vim plugin with Vim 8+ Packages

AJ ONeal

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Beginner. No background in the topic needed.

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AJ ONeal demonstrates how to use native Vim 8 packages to install plugins without external package managers.

Step-by-step demonstration of how to use native Vim 8 packages - no need to use pathogen, vundle, vim-plug, etc any more. Short Instructions:: 1. Add `packloadall` to your .vimrc 2. Create a directory ~/.vim/pack/plugins/start 3. Clone the plugin repo (syntastic, sensible, etc) into the `start` folder. See also coolaj86.com/articles/vim-8-plugins/ Want a career in software? Beyond Code Bootcamp: beyondcodebootcamp.com/ Did I help? Want to give back? buymeacoffee.com/coolaj86

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What people say. Recommended as a simple guide to using native Vim 8 packages instead of third-party plugin managers.

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Pathogen is dead (or should be). Long live vim 8 packages!