kien/ctrlp.vim

Features

• Fuzzy File Finders - Provides a comprehensive fuzzy search interface for locating files, open buffers, tags, and recently used items.
• Marker Detection - Automatically identifies project base directories by scanning for version control markers like .git folders.
• Fuzzy Matching - Uses fuzzy matching algorithms to calculate similarity scores and rank the most relevant files and buffers.
• Fuzzy Search Engines - Implements a fuzzy search engine to filter candidates using flexible matching techniques for fast file navigation.
• Buffer Navigation - Provides rapid navigation between open buffers, files, and tags using a fuzzy search interface.
• Vim - Integrates directly with the Vim editor using native Vim script to manage buffers and navigation commands.
• Project Root Discovery - Determines the project root by scanning the filesystem for version control markers and configuration files.
• Search Result Filtering - Filters search results by excluding files, directories, or symbolic links based on custom ignore patterns.
• Asynchronous Project Scans - Implements non-blocking background directory crawling to populate the search list without freezing the editor UI.
• Editor Buffer Managers - Manages recently used files and open buffers to facilitate quick switching between project documents.
• File Ignore Patterns - Supports excluding specific files, directories, or symbolic links from the search index using ignore patterns.
• Search-Integrated File Creation - Generates new files and automatically creates any missing parent directories directly from the search prompt.
• Vim-Based Workflows - Automates development workflows by executing editor commands and creating directories from the search interface.

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