Rename A File Through netrw

You can browse files in a directory through Vim using netrw. This can be done by editing a directory with Vim:

$ vim src/

You'll see a listing of the files and directories in src:

app/
index.js
README.md
utils/

You can move your cursor over one of those files and hit R to rename it. A prompt will appear at the bottom of your Vim session with the file's current name spelled out. You can edit inline and then hit enter to apply the renaming.

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