To open files in Grep's output to Vim's -o -mode

Question

How can you put a list of files to Vim\'s -o -mode?

I have a list of files as Grep\'s output. I run unsuccessfully

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grep -il          


        

Answer 1

Run:

grep -il sid * | vim -

This tell vim to read the file from stdin, so the output of grep will be in vim. Now, put cursor on file and press gF - this will open the file on the line grep indicated.

You can also use ^WF to open file in a new split.