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Sep 24, 2024
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Discover how to fix the 'Failed to source defaults.vim' error when using Vim on OpenWRT. This guide provides simple commands to resolve the issue and prevent it from reoccurring, ensuring a smoother editing experience without the need for extra key presses.
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After installing Vim 9.0 through OpenWRT's package manager OPKG, an error occurs when using it:
Even installing
vim-full does not resolve the issue, so it's not likely a problem with missing dependencies. Although this error does not affect normal usage, it's quite annoying to have to press Enter every time you edit a file. So, I looked for a solution.📝 Solving the 'Failed to source defaults.vim' Error Solution
Force Edit defaults.vim
Enter the following command in the OpenWRT terminal:
The result will like this return with the default vimrc profile:
After that, you won't see the error message
E1187: Failed to source defaults.vim Press ENTER or type command to continue when you enter Vim again.Symbolic Link
Another method is to create a symbolic link:
For Non-Root User
If you are a non-root user:
This will also solve the problem.
📎 Reference Articles
If you have any questions about installing or using OpenWRT, please feel free to leave a comment at the bottom, and let's exchange ideas together~