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Terminal & Files

timvim integrates a toggleterm-based terminal and the Yazi file manager so you can run commands and browse the filesystem without leaving the editor.

Terminal

Key Mode Action
Ctrl+t n Toggle a terminal (horizontal split)
<leader>tt n, t Toggle a floating terminal

Floating vs split

Use Ctrl+t for a persistent split alongside your work, and <leader>tt for a quick floating terminal that overlays the editor.

Yazi file manager

Yazi replaces netrw and opens in a floating window with rounded borders. It appears automatically when you open a directory.

Key Mode Action
- n Open Yazi at the current file
<leader>fo n Open Yazi at the current file
<leader>fO n Open Yazi in the working directory
<leader>fy n Toggle / resume the last Yazi session

Inside the Yazi window

Key Action
F1 Show help
Ctrl+v Open the file in a vertical split
Ctrl+x Open the file in a horizontal split
Ctrl+t Open the file in a new tab
Ctrl+s Grep within the directory
Ctrl+g Find and replace within the directory
Ctrl+y Copy the relative path of the selected files
Tab Cycle through open buffers

Directory buffers

Opening any directory hands off to Yazi automatically, so nvim . drops you straight into the file manager.