How to run python 3 scripts inside of the vim editor

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running python 3 scripts inside the vim editor can enhance your workflow, allowing you to edit and execute your code without leaving the editor. below is a step-by-step tutorial on how to do this, including configuration, writing a simple script, and executing it.

### step 1: install vim

make sure you have vim installed on your machine. you can install it using your package manager.

- for ubuntu/debian:


- for macos using homebrew:


- for windows, you can download it from [vim's official site](https://www.vim.org/download.php).

### step 2: open vim

open your terminal and type:
this command creates a new file named `your_script.py` or opens it if it already exists.

### step 3: write a python script

once you are inside vim, press `i` to enter **insert mode** and write your python script. for example:
after writing your script, press `esc` to exit **insert mode**, and then type `:wq` to save and quit vim.

### step 4: run the python script

to run the python script without leaving vim, you can use the following commands:

1. **open vim again**:


2. **run the script**: you can execute the script directly from vim by typing the following command:


- `:!` tells vim to run a shell command.
- `python3` is the command to run python 3 scripts.
- `%` is a placeholder for the current file name.

3. **view the output**: after executing the command, vim will show you the output of your script in a new buffer. press `enter` to return to the original file.

### step 5: use vim's terminal feature (optional)

if you're using a version of vim that supports terminal features (like neovim or vim 8+), you can open a terminal window within vim:

1. open a terminal in vim:


2. in the terminal window, you can run your python script directly:


### bonus: mapping a shortcut to run python scripts

to streamline the process of running python scripts in vim, you can create a mapping in your `.vimrc` file.

1. open your `.vimrc` file:


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