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space_search -- search mapped to `s`, then enter with `space`
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| " search with s in normal and visual mode | |
| nnoremap s <cmd>let g:space_search=1<cr>/ | |
| xnoremap s <cmd>let g:space_search=1<cr>/ | |
| " backwards search with S in normal mode | |
| nnoremap S <cmd>let g:space_search=1<cr>? | |
| " in command mode, if space_search then <space> is <cr> | |
| cnoremap <expr> <space> exists("g:space_search") | |
| \ ? "<cr>" : " " | |
| " autocmd to unlet variable so space_search is deactivated | |
| augroup space_search | au! | |
| au CmdlineLeave * if exists("g:space_search") | unlet g:space_search | en | |
| augroup END |
The problem with just using search out-of-the-box as a motion is the time and akward movement for pressing / and enter. 2 char motion-plugins tries to fix this with 2 char as argument, then cursor moves. This native solution just adds a space-press in between, which is almost as fast once you get it into your fingers, and is a very lightweight solution. And you also get the advantages of it being a native search (and also the disatvantages if you see it that way).
Further extended with buffer switcher here: https://gist.github.com/jssteinberg/49a41c52cbfa34918a7eaf8293595b42
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Minimal fast search motion, by mapping search to
s(andSbackwards), and confirming search input with thespacebar. 8 LOC that perhaps can replace a 2 character motion plugins (like vim-sneak or leap.nvim), and IMO has the upsides of being native search.