Trying to get vim command keystrokes in gdb 7.5

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Hi I am using gdb version 7.5. Can someone tell me how I can get the vim keystrokes to work inside the gdb? The up and down arrow keys work for history but I want the k and j to work similar to when I am in a bash shell and have things set as set -o vi from the shell then my vim keystrokes work for command history. I used to have this set up using gdb in a previous linux instance. Currently running ubuntu 13.04.

Then go back to that old instance and take your settings with you. — romainl, Jul 29 '13 at 06:37

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 29 '13 at 01:16

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gdb uses readline. So you just need to put the following command into ~/.inputrc to turn the editing mode to vi.

set editing-mode vi

Note: all programs that use readline will be affected by this setting this includes bash.

answered Jul 29 '13 at 01:16

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:59

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Over in this question about ndk-gdb I learned that C-M-j will cause gdb to enter vi mode. I tried that with gdb 7.4.1 and it worked, but I don't know about gdb 7.5. (Note: C-M-j means "Alt-Ctrl-j" for those not used to emacs nomenclature or "Esc Ctrl-j" if you don't have an Alt key.)

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answered Nov 10 '15 at 23:37

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Trying to get vim command keystrokes in gdb 7.5

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