Renaming the current file in Vim

Question

How should I rename my current file in Vim?

For example:

• I am editing person.html_erb_spec.rb
• I would like it renamed to person

Answer 1

If you use git and already have the tpope's plugin fugitive.vim then simply:

:Gmove newname

This will:

1. Rename your file on disk.
2. Rename the file in git repo.
3. Reload the file into the current buffer.
4. Preserve undo history.

If your file was not yet added to a git repo then first add it:

:Gwrite