How do you run a shell command from within Vim?

Q: How do you run a shell command from within Vim?

`:!ls` Use `:!` followed by any shell command. `:!ls` lists files, `:!python %` runs the current file with Python. Vim pauses until the command completes.

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:!ls

Explanation

Use :! followed by any shell command. :!ls lists files, :!python % runs the current file with Python. Vim pauses until the command completes.

category: command-line tags: #command-line #shell #execute

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