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

I'd recommend :Rename from tpope's eunuch for this.

It also includes a bunch of other handy commands.

The Rename command is defined as follows therein currently (check the repo for any updates!):

command! -bar -nargs=1 -bang -complete=file Rename :
  \ let s:file = expand('%:p') |
  \ setlocal modified |
  \ keepalt saveas  |
  \ if s:file !=# expand('%:p') |
  \   call delete(s:file) |
  \ endif |
  \ unlet s:file