diff --git a/src/blog/post-7.md b/src/blog/post-7.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2068478 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/blog/post-7.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +--- +title: 'How to Open Multiple vterm Instances in Emacs Using Buffer Renaming' +pubDate: 2026-01-18 +author: 'Nakahara Daisuke' +tags: ["Emacs", "vterm"] +--- + +## Introduction + +If you're using [vterm](https://github.com/akermu/emacs-libvterm) in Emacs, you've probably encountered situations where you need multiple terminal instances running simultaneously. + +This article shows you how to leverage buffer renaming to open multiple vterm instances in Emacs. + +## The Problem: Can You Only Open One vterm? + +By default, when you run `M-x vterm` to start a vterm session and then execute `M-x vterm` again, it simply switches to the existing vterm buffer instead of opening a new terminal. + +This behavior leads many users to believe that "you can only run one vterm instance at a time." + +## The Solution: Rename Your Buffers + +The trick is simple: **by renaming the existing vterm buffer, you can create additional vterm instances**. + +### Step-by-Step Guide + +1. Launch your first vterm with `M-x vterm` +2. Execute `C-x x r` or `M-x rename-buffer` +3. Enter a new buffer name (e.g., `*vterm-dev*`, `*vterm-git*`, etc.) +4. Run `M-x vterm` again to open a new vterm instance + +Repeat these steps as many times as needed to create multiple vterm buffers. + +## Real-World Use Cases + +Here's how I use this workflow in my daily development: + +- **vterm-copilot**: Interactive development with GitHub Copilot CLI +- **vterm-main**: General command execution and file operations + +By managing multiple vterm instances, you can complete all your work without ever leaving Emacs. + +## Conclusion + +With the rise of AI-powered CLI tools, terminal-based workflows are becoming increasingly important. For Emacs users, mastering vterm is more valuable than ever. + +I hope this article helps you boost your development productivity in Emacs! + +--- + +> **Note**: The review and translation were assisted by an AI generative model. The author is responsible for the final content.