How can I prevent some buffers from being reachable using bnext, bprev? [duplicate]

Question

I'm using a combination of buffers and splits. What I want is for :bnext or :bprev (or some equivalent) not to open buffers that are already opened in some other split or tab.

Is this possible?

Answer 1

As an alternative, stop using :bnext / :bprev for navigation.

"Why ride a bike when you can fly?"

Just open the buffer you want where you want to open it (and how).

Behold the power of :b!:

• Uses <tab> completion
• Use <c-d> to list out completion
• Use partial file name. e.g. :b foo. Works great with <tab>.
• Globbing. e.g. :b foo*bar or :b foo/**/bar
• Split variant of :b is :sb.
• Also accepts a buffer number
• A common mapping: nnoremap <leader>b :ls<cr>:b<space>

Using :b / :sb will allow you to simply open the buffer you want. No more cycling. No more worrying about the buffer list (:set hidden). This often leads to simpler window layouts, because you do not feel like you need to "store" a buffer in some split because it is tedious to find it again.