NERDTree reload new files

Question

If I add a file to the same directory opened in NERDTree, the only way I can see the file added is if I quit vim and start it again .

Is there a way I can

Answer 1

Refresh NERDTree

Instead of hitting R in the NERDTree window, I use a custom map that does it for me:

nmap r :NERDTreeRefreshRoot

I've mapped it to Leader + r, but you can map it to whatever you want.

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Explanation:

• It first switches to the NERDTree window
• Then refreshes the Root Node (by simulating the R key)
• And finally switches back to the previous window

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^{Note: You can add a last step to refresh CtrlP along with NERDTree}