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I want to run an external command by typing :runMyCommand (just run a shellcommand). I thought I'd put the shell command execution into a function, so I can call it with :call runMyCommand, but I want to get rid of the :call.

Is this possible and if yes, how? (I guess something like this was already asked, but in my opinion this issue is really hard to search for)

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:h :command will put you on the right track.

It can be as simple as

command! RunMyCommand call RunMyCommand()

Or much more complex if you want to support arguments, range...

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  • This is exactly what I was searching for (but not knowing how this is called in vim) :+1:
    – atticus
    Commented Jun 12, 2020 at 15:05
  • @D.BenKnoble You're right. I've copy-pasted OP's code and I forgot along the way about command restrictions. I fix my answer.
    – Luc Hermitte
    Commented Jun 12, 2020 at 16:59

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