How do I configure vim to open zip files?

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I have several systems that use Vim, and on one I am unable to view/edit zipped files. I believe I have the right plugins because my other system with Vim 7.0 works correctly with the same plugins.

I get an error:

$ vi admin.war
~
...
~
***error*** (zip#Browse) unzip not available on your system

My machine:

$ uname -srmo
Linux 2.6.35.4-rscloud x86_64 GNU/Linux

$ vim --v
VIM - Vi IMproved 7.2 (2008 Aug 9, compiled Sep 28 2010 11:05:08)

$ find / -name "*zip*.vim"
/usr/share/vim/vim72/autoload/zip.vim
/usr/share/vim/vim72/autoload/gzip.vim
/usr/share/vim/vim72/plugin/zipPlugin.vim
/usr/share/vim/vim72/plugin/gzip.vim

is the actual unzip package installed on that machine?

Sunny Milenov
– Sunny Milenov

2011-06-23 18:44:09 +00:00
Commented Jun 23, 2011 at 18:44 — Sunny Milenov
– Sunny Milenov, Commented Jun 23, 2011 at 18:44

Makoto · Accepted Answer · 2015-08-05 21:58:30Z

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All you need to do install unzip, and it will work.

edited Aug 5, 2015 at 21:58

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answered Jun 23, 2011 at 18:43

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yasouser Over a year ago

@mhausler: If this answer solved your problem you might want to accept it.

Keith Pinson Over a year ago

This worked for me on Windows as well, by installing GnuWin32 unzip.

MQuirion Over a year ago

If you plan on modifying a file within the zip file, you also need to install zip.

Sinux · Accepted Answer · 2022-02-28 07:40:52Z

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according to vim 7.2+ natural autoload method, an unzip package is required:

"  Global Values: {{{1
if !exists("g:zip_shq")
 if &shq != ""
  let g:zip_shq= &shq
 elseif has("unix")
  let g:zip_shq= "'"
 else
  let g:zip_shq= '"'
 endif
endif
if !exists("g:zip_zipcmd")
 let g:zip_zipcmd= "zip"
endif
if !exists("g:zip_unzipcmd")
 let g:zip_unzipcmd= "unzip"
endif
if !exists("g:zip_extractcmd")
 let g:zip_extractcmd= g:zip_unzipcmd
endif

answered Feb 28, 2022 at 7:40

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Li Gewei · Accepted Answer · 2024-04-25 11:53:47Z

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Try installing a zip.vim plugin for vim

edited Apr 25, 2024 at 11:53

answered Apr 25, 2024 at 11:52

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