run a highlighted text in an interpreter
Run highlighted text as javascript:
:'<,'>Node
Send text to a pastebin service:
:'<,'>Wgetpaste
Plug 'holmanb/range-runner.nvim'
Highlight the text in Visual mode, then type colon followed by the runner name. The runner prints the output and exit code.
Q: Can this be used for anything else?
A: The wrapper functions make it easier to "do something" with a highlighted chunk of text.
This can be extended to:
- format embedded json
- validate a yaml config with jsonschema
- lint a subset of a file (embedded code)
- render a subset of markdown locally (using a tool like grip)
Q: What does this offer over :'<,'>w !command?
A: Not much:
- easier to remember
- tab completion
- a few less characters typed
- you won't accidentally replace file with command output by miss-typing the 'w'
Q: What languages are supported?
A: Node.js, python, bash, posix shell, perl, lua, php. Open a bug or PR if you want something more.