Problem: completion: messages don't respect 'shm' setting
Solution: Turn off completion messages when 'shortmess' includes "c"
(Girish Palya).
`:set shortmess+=c` is intended to reduce noise during completion by
suppressing messages.
Previously, some completion messages still appeared regardless of this setting.
This change ensures that **all** completion-related messages are suppressed
when `'c'` is present in `'shortmess'`.
Not entirely sure if the original behavior was intentional. If there's a
reason certain messages were always shown, feel free to close this without
merging.
closes: vim/vim#17737fe1d3c8af7
Co-authored-by: Girish Palya <girishji@gmail.com>
Problem: tests: string options in gen_opt_test.vim aren't fully sorted.
Solution: Sort the string options alphabetically. Also make description
of 'maxsearchcount' start with lower-case for consistency with
other options, update documentation for searchcount().
closes: vim/vim#177207306e8fcdb
Problem: The maximum search count uses a hard-coded value of 99
(Andres Monge, Joschua Kesper)
Solution: Make it configurable using the 'maxsearchcount' option.
related: vim/vim#8855fixes: vim/vim#17527closes: vim/vim#17695b7b7fa04bf
Co-authored-by: Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
Problem: completion: crash with getcompletion()
(zeertzjq)
Solution: Don't set may_expand_pattern in f_getcompletion(),
unset may_expand_pattern() once it is not longer needed
(Girish Palya).
fixes: vim/vim#17680closes: vim/vim#17686f2ec8d4afc
Co-authored-by: Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
Problem: completion: search completion match may differ in case
(techntools)
Solution: add "exacttext" to 'wildoptions' value (Girish Palya)
This flag does the following:
exacttext
When this flag is present, search pattern completion
(e.g., in |/|, |?|, |:s|, |:g|, |:v|, and |:vim|)
shows exact buffer text as menu items, without
preserving regex artifacts like position
anchors (e.g., |/\<|). This provides more intuitive
menu items that match the actual buffer text. However,
searches may be less accurate since the pattern is not
preserved exactly.
By default, Vim preserves the typed pattern (with
anchors) and appends the matched word. This preserves
search correctness, especially when using regular
expressions or with 'smartcase' enabled. However, the
case of the appended matched word may not exactly
match the case of the word in the buffer.
fixes: vim/vim#17654closes: vim/vim#1766793c2d5bf7f
Co-authored-by: Girish Palya <girishji@gmail.com>
Problem: termdebug: not enough ways to configure breakpoints
Solution: add the termdebug_config['signs'] config setting, rework the
termdebug test cases (Dimitry Ishenko)
Allow to configure custom breakpoint signs so one can do something like
this:
```vim
let g:termdebug_config['signs'] = ['>1', '>2', '>3', '>4', '>5', '>6', '>7', '>8', '>9']
let g:termdebug_config['sign'] = '>>'
```
where the first 9 breakpoints will have their own signs and the rest
will be the same (>>).
While at it, rework the test for the termdebug plugin:
- Added test for g:termdebug_config['signs'].
- Added test for g:termdebug_config['sign'].
- Moved test for g:termdebug_config['sign_decimal'] into
Test_termdebug_basic()
closes: vim/vim#17694c4bca1de0b
Co-authored-by: Dimitry Ishenko <dimitry.ishenko@gmail.com>
Problem: When using `/` or `?` in command-line mode with 'ignorecase' and
'smartcase' enabled, the completion menu could show items that
don't actually match any text in the buffer due to case mismatches
Solution: Instead of validating menu items only against the user-typed
pattern, the new logic also checks whether the completed item
matches actual buffer content. If needed, it retries the match
using a lowercased version of the candidate, respecting
smartcase semantics.
closes: vim/vim#17665af22007784
Co-authored-by: Girish Palya <girishji@gmail.com>
Problem: Test_termdebug_decimal_breakpoints() fails with List index out
of range, because when adding the second breakpoint, the
cursor is still on the very first line (a header include line)
and therefore gdb refuses to set the breakpoint with:
`msg="No compiled code for line 1 in file XTD_decimal.c"`
Solution: Run the program, so that it will break at the very first
defined breakpoint and then once we are in the program,
set further breakpoints
closes: vim/vim#17689faed074ab7
Co-authored-by: Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
Problem: When 'wildmode' is set to include "noselect", the popup menu (pum)
incorrectly retained its scroll position when reopened. This
meant that after scrolling down through the menu with `<C-n>`,
reopening the menu (e.g., by retyping the command and
triggering completion again) would show the menu starting from
the previously scrolled position, rather than from the top.
This could confuse users, as the first visible item would not
be the first actual match in the list.
Solution: Ensure that the popup menu resets its scroll position to the
top when reopened (Girish Palya).
closes: vim/vim#176730cd7f3536b
Co-authored-by: Girish Palya <girishji@gmail.com>
Problem: filetype: autopkgtest files are not recognized
Solution: detect */debian/tests/control files as autopkgtest filetype
(James McCoy)
Autopkgtest is a Debian tool for testing installed versions of packages
when other, related packages are updated.
Reference:
- https://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/autopkgtest.txt
related: vim/vim#176795bcc492649
Co-authored-by: James McCoy <jamessan@jamessan.com>
Problem: getcompletiontype() crashes when no completion is available
(after v9.1.1509).
Solution: Don't call set_expand_context() (zeertzjq)
fixes: vim/vim#17681closes: vim/vim#17684e2c0f81dd0
Problem: tests: no test that 'incsearch' is updated after accepting
search completion.
Solution: Add a test case (zeertzjq).
closes: vim/vim#1768208e5b128b8
Problem: tests: two edit tests change v:testing from 1 to 0.
Solution: Don't change v:testing in these two tests, since it's already
set to 1 in runtest.vim (zeertzjq).
closes: vim/vim#1766096076bf41e
Problem: Patch 9.1.1505 was not good
Solution: Revert "patch 9.1.1505: not possible to return completion type
for :ex command" and instead add the getcompletiontype()
function (Hirohito Higashi).
related: vim/vim#17606closes: vim/vim#1766296b3ef2389
Cherry-pick Test_multibyte_expression() from Vim, as it passes.
Co-authored-by: Hirohito Higashi <h.east.727@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Shougo Matsushita <Shougo.Matsu@gmail.com>
Problem: not possible to return command-line completion type for :ex
command
Solution: make getcmdcompltype() accept an optional and return the
command-line completion for that arg (Shougo Matsushita).
closes: vim/vim#176065d2354fc07
Co-authored-by: Shougo Matsushita <Shougo.Matsu@gmail.com>
Problem: completion: can only complete from keyword characters
Solution: remove this restriction, allow completion functions when
called from i_CTRL-N/i_CTRL-P to be triggered from non-keyword
characters (Girish Palya)
Previously, functions specified in the `'complete'` option were
restricted to starting completion only from keyword characters (as
introduced in PR 17065). This change removes that restriction.
With this change, user-defined functions (e.g., `omnifunc`, `userfunc`)
used in `'complete'` can now initiate completion even when triggered
from non-keyword characters. This makes it easier to reuse existing
functions alongside other sources without having to consider whether the
cursor is on a keyword or non-keyword character, or worry about where
the replacement should begin (i.e., the `findstart=1` return value).
The logic for both the “collection” and “filtering” phases now fully
respects each source’s specified start column. This also extends to
fuzzy matching, making completions more predictable.
Internally, this builds on previously merged infrastructure that tracks
per-source metadata. This PR focuses on applying that metadata to
compute the leader string and insertion text appropriately for each
match.
Also, a memory corruption has been fixed in prepare_cpt_compl_funcs().
closes: vim/vim#17651ba11e78f1d
Co-authored-by: Girish Palya <girishji@gmail.com>
Problem: Search completion may use invalid memory (after 9.1.1490).
Solution: Don't get two line pointers at the same time (zeertzjq).
closes: vim/vim#176615e34eec6f8
Problem: 'wildchar' does not work in search contexts
Solution: implement search completion when 'wildchar' is typed
(Girish Palya).
This change enhances Vim's command-line completion by extending
'wildmode' behavior to search pattern contexts, including:
- '/' and '?' search commands
- ':s', ':g', ':v', and ':vim' commands
Completions preserve the exact regex pattern typed by the user,
appending the completed word directly to the original input. This
ensures that all regex elements — such as '<', '^', grouping brackets
'()', wildcards '\*', '.', and other special characters — remain intact
and in their original positions.
---
**Use Case**
While searching (using `/` or `?`) for lines containing a pattern like
`"foobar"`, you can now type a partial pattern (e.g., `/f`) followed by
a trigger key (`wildchar`) to open a **popup completion menu** showing
all matching words.
This offers two key benefits:
1. **Precision**: Select the exact word you're looking for without
typing it fully.
2. **Memory aid**: When you can’t recall a full function or variable
name, typing a few letters helps you visually identify and complete the
correct symbol.
---
**What’s New**
Completion is now supported in the following contexts:
- `/` and `?` search commands
- `:s`, `:g`, `:v`, and `:vimgrep` ex-commands
---
**Design Notes**
- While `'wildchar'` (usually `<Tab>`) triggers completion, you'll have
to use `<CTRL-V><Tab>` or "\t" to search for a literal tab.
- **Responsiveness**: Search remains responsive because it checks for
user input frequently.
---
**Try It Out**
Basic setup using the default `<Tab>` as the completion trigger:
```vim
set wim=noselect,full wop=pum wmnu
```
Now type:
```
/foo<Tab>
```
This opens a completion popup for matches containing "foo".
For matches beginning with "foo" type `/\<foo<Tab>`.
---
**Optional: Autocompletion**
For automatic popup menu completion as you type in search or `:`
commands, include this in your `.vimrc`:
```vim
vim9script
set wim=noselect:lastused,full wop=pum wcm=<C-@> wmnu
autocmd CmdlineChanged [:/?] CmdComplete()
def CmdComplete()
var [cmdline, curpos, cmdmode] = [getcmdline(), getcmdpos(),
expand('<afile>') == ':']
var trigger_char = '\%(\w\|[*/:.-]\)$'
var not_trigger_char = '^\%(\d\|,\|+\|-\)\+$' # Exclude numeric range
if getchar(1, {number: true}) == 0 # Typehead is empty, no more
pasted input
&& !wildmenumode() && curpos == cmdline->len() + 1
&& (!cmdmode || (cmdline =~ trigger_char && cmdline !~
not_trigger_char))
SkipCmdlineChanged()
feedkeys("\<C-@>", "t")
timer_start(0, (_) => getcmdline()->substitute('\%x00', '',
'ge')->setcmdline()) # Remove <C-@>
endif
enddef
def SkipCmdlineChanged(key = ''): string
set ei+=CmdlineChanged
timer_start(0, (_) => execute('set ei-=CmdlineChanged'))
return key == '' ? '' : ((wildmenumode() ? "\<C-E>" : '') .. key)
enddef
**Optional: Preserve history recall behavior**
cnoremap <expr> <Up> SkipCmdlineChanged("\<Up>")
cnoremap <expr> <Down> SkipCmdlineChanged("\<Down>")
**Optional: Customize popup height**
autocmd CmdlineEnter : set bo+=error | exec $'set ph={max([10,
winheight(0) - 4])}'
autocmd CmdlineEnter [/?] set bo+=error | set ph=8
autocmd CmdlineLeave [:/?] set bo-=error ph&
```
closes: vim/vim#175706b49fba8c8
Co-authored-by: Girish Palya <girishji@gmail.com>
Problem: no easy way to deduplicate text
Solution: add the :uniq ex command
(Hirohito Higashi)
closes: vim/vim#1753874f0a77bb9
Co-authored-by: Hirohito Higashi <h.east.727@gmail.com>
Problem: File paths change from symlink to target path after :cd command
when editing files through symbolic links
Solution: Add "~" flag to 'cpoptions' to control symlink resolution.
When not included (default), symlinks are resolved maintaining
backward compatibility. When included, symlinks are preserved
providing the improved behavior. (glepnir)
related: neovim/neovim#15695closes: vim/vim#176284ade668fb6
I was initially trying to port several cmdline tests from Vim involving
test_override('char_avail') without having to rewrite entire tests in
Lua, but haven't figured out a good way achieve that yet. Nevertheless
emulating test_override('starting') is easier.
Problem: completion: Functions specified in the 'complete' option did
not have the leader string removed when called with findstart = 0,
unlike 'omnifunc' behavior
Solution: update behaviour and make behaviour consistent (Girish Palya)
closes: vim/vim#17636fa16c7ab3f
Co-authored-by: Girish Palya <girishji@gmail.com>
Problem: tests: need a test for the new-style tutor.tutor, patch
9.1.1384 broke the expected positions for the signs
Solution: Update all number keys in tutor.tutor.json to match the
correct line numbers in tutor.tutor, replace tabs by spaces,
add a screen-dump test to verify it does not regress
(Pham Bình An)
closes: vim/vim#17416a541f1de2b
Problem: Topline is preemptively updated by line() in WinResized
autocmd with 'splitkeep' != "cursor".
Solution: Set `skip_update_topline` when 'splitkeep' != "cursor".
(Luuk van Baal)
fe803c8c04
Problem: inconsistent range arg for :diffget/diffput
Solution: fix the range specification, place the cursor for :diffput and
:diffget consistently on the last line (Yee Cheng Chin)
Previously, `:<range>diffget` only allowed using 1 or above in the range
value, making it impossible to use the command for a diff block at the
beginning of the file. Fix the range specification so the user can now
use 0 to specify the space before the first line. This allows
`:0,$+1diffget` to work to retrieve all the changes from the other file
instead of missing the first diff block. Also do this for `:diffput`.
Also, make `:diffput` work more similar to `:diffget`. Make it so that
if the cursor is on the last line and a new line is inserted in the
other file, doing `:diffput` will select that diff block below the line,
just like `:diffget` would.
Also clean up the logic a little bit for edge cases and for handling
line matched diff blocks better.
closes: vim/vim#17579d75ab0cbf5
Co-authored-by: Yee Cheng Chin <ychin.git@gmail.com>
Problem: filetype: bright(er)script files are not recognized
Solution: detect *.bs files as brighterscript filetype and *.brs as
brightscript filetype, include filetype plugins (Riley Bruins)
closes: vim/vim#1756603e5ee25fd
Co-authored-by: Riley Bruins <ribru17@hotmail.com>
Problem: filetype: not all lex files are recognized
Solution: detect *.ll as lex, llvm or lifelines filetype, depending on
the content (Eisuke Kawashima)
closes: vim/vim#1756048295111e5
Co-authored-by: Eisuke Kawashima <e-kwsm@users.noreply.github.com>
Problem: No ext_messages kind for the :command, :version commands.
:version is emitted as multiple events.
Solution: Assign them the "list_cmd" kind. Use `msg_put*` to properly
format the message as a single event.
Problem:
Cannot enter multiline prompts in a buftype=prompt buffer.
Solution:
- Support shift+enter (`<s-enter>`) to start a new line in the prompt.
- Pasting multiline text via OS paste, clipboard, "xp, etc.
- A/I in editable region works as usual.
- i/a/A/I outside of editable region moves cursor to end of current
prompt.
- Support undo/redo in prompt buffer.
- Support o/O in prompt buffer.
- Expose prompt location as `':` mark.
Problem: Missing test case for pum display on a wrapped line.
Solution: Add a test case to cover pum behavior at line break positions.
(glepnir)
closes: vim/vim#175206cc9bd4001
Co-authored-by: glepnir <glephunter@gmail.com>
Problem: Session has wrong arglist with :tcd and :arglocal.
Solution: Also use absolute path for :argadd when there is tabpage-local
directory (zeertzjq).
related: neovim/neovim#34405closes: vim/vim#17503a304e49790
Problem: negative matchfuzzy scores although there is a match
(Maxim Kim)
Solution: reset the score if a match has been found but the score is
negative (Girish Palya)
The fuzzy algorithm may miss some matches in long strings due to recursion
limits. As a result, the score can end up negative even when matches exist.
In such cases, reset the score to ensure it is non-negative.
fixes: #vim/vim#17449
closes: vim/vim#17469328332b0b0
Co-authored-by: Girish Palya <girishji@gmail.com>
Problem: tests: Test_diff_fold_redraw() is insufficient
(after v9.1.1439, Christ van Willegen)
Solution: improve the test (Gary Johnson)
The original Test_diff_fold_redraw() function, added 2025-06-08 at patch
9.1.1439, had a bug and didn't do a very good job of testing the fold
behavior. This new version is simpler and more thorough.
The bug was that it checked the fold state of one window twice instead
of checking both windows.
closes: vim/vim#1749269565e3618
Co-authored-by: Gary Johnson <garyjohn@spocom.com>
Problem: completion: code can be improved
Solution: remove reposition_match() and use mergesort_list(),
for fuzzy completion, sort by fuzzy score immediately after
setting a new leader (Girish Palya)
closes: vim/vim#17460b8ee1cf56e
Co-authored-by: Girish Palya <girishji@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: glepnir <glephunter@gmail.com>
Problem: Last diff folds not merged (after v8.1.1922)
Solution: loop over all windows in the current tabpage and update all
folds (Gary Johnson)
This commit fixes a bug where the last two folds of a diff are not
merged when the last difference between the two diff'd buffers is
resolved.
Normally, when two buffers are diff'd, folding is used to show only the
text that differs and to hide the text that is the same between the two
buffers. When a difference is resolved by making a block of text the
same in both buffers, the folds are updated to merge that block with the
folds above and below it into one closed fold.
That updating of the folds did not occur when the block of text was the
last diff block in the buffers.
The bug was introduced by this patch on August 24, 2019:
patch 8.1.1922: in diff mode global operations can be very slow
Problem: In diff mode global operations can be very slow.
Solution: Do not call diff_redraw() many times, call it once when
redrawing. And also don't update folds multiple times.
Unfortunately, folds were then not updated often enough.
The problem was fixed by adding a short loop to the ex_diffgetput()
function in diff.c to update all the folds in the current tab when the
last difference is removed.
A test for this was added to test_diffmode.vim. Two of the reference
screen dumps for another test in that file,
Test_diffget_diffput_linematch(), had to be changed to have all the
folds closed rather than to have the last diff block remain open.
closes: vim/vim#174573fa0d3514b
Co-authored-by: Gary Johnson <garyjohn@spocom.com>
