How use vi as the command-line editor in the shell

GregBinSD

I am a brand-new user of pfSense, with 2 questions ;-)

1- Has anyone here figured out how use vi as the command-line editor in the shell?
2 - Would you be willing to share how to set it up with me?

When I use other version of Unix and Linux, I just go to the .bash_profile and type this:
set -o vi

After logging off, and then back on, I can repeat any of my last commands with <Esc> k

Then I can search through all past commands by using the vi search character /

Right now, I am getting by using the up-arrow to repeat commands, but I do miss the vi command-line editor.

Derelict

It's tcsh for some historical reason.

https://www.freebsd.org/cgi/man.cgi?tcsh(1)

Try adding bindkey -v to the end of /root/.tcshrc

GregBinSD

RE: Try adding bindkey -v to the end of /root/.tcshrc

That worked! Thanks a million! Now, I'm happy as a clam.

GregBinSD

Oh, my elation was short-lived. It turns out that the .tcshrc file in /root is overwritten by a default file elsewhere. My quest is now to find that default file and fix it to my liking.

Derelict

Try changing /etc/skel/dot.tcshrc

You will probably have to re-do this after an upgrade or reinstall or etc.

GregBinSD

You are too quick for me! Yes, I found it while searching on my own. That did it. I also added the .history file, so the history of keystrokes will span as many days and weeks as I need.

Thanks for your help, Sir Derelict!

Derelict