How to (easily) get current file path in Sublime Text 3

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How to (easily) get current file path in Sublime Text 3

I don't often use ST console (I used it only once to install package manager), but I suppose it could be good way to :

get current file path like some kind pwd command.
But it doesn't work.

Does anyone know an easy way to get current file path?

to clipboard : better not a strict objective in the answer
not necessary by ST command, maybe package?

Just if you're curious, in console you get the path using `view.file_name()` and you copy it to clipboard using `sublime.set_clipboard(view.file_name())` — sergioFC, Apr 20 '15 at 09:46
If you want to *see* the path, just hover your mouse over the tab, and a tooltip with the path will show up. — a06e, Nov 11 '17 at 23:20

score 292 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:04

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Right click somewhere in the file (not on the title tab) --> Copy file path

If you don't want to use the mouse, you could set up a keyboard shortcut as explained here https://superuser.com/questions/636057/how-to-set-shortcut-for-copy-file-path-in-sublime-text-3

edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:04

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answered Apr 20 '15 at 09:39

Railslide

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Works in sublime text 2 as well. So awesome, yet so simple – beautifulcoder Sep 26 '15 at 14:07
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Right clicking images doesn't seem to work though :/ – aug Oct 13 '16 at 00:53
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@aug keyword being 'text' in the name Sublime Text. – Mike Kormendy Jan 17 '17 at 05:43
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been here before...damn I keep clicking on the title tab to get it – zok Jul 12 '17 at 16:33
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too bad it's not possible on the tab, you have to switch tab before doing that, sometimes it's a little bit annoying – Rafiki Sep 14 '17 at 08:40
Is there a way to show it on screen? (preferably a keyboard shortcut). Reason is because I have many files of the same name in the same directory, and most commonly have stuff I want to keep on the clipboard) – stevec Sep 19 '20 at 05:12
I just realised hovering over the tab gives the full file path – stevec Sep 19 '20 at 05:16

score 26 · Answer 2 · edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:18

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To easily copy the current file path, add the following to Key Bindings - User:

{ "keys": ["ctrl+alt+c"], "command": "copy_path" },

Source

Key Bindings - User can be opened via the command palette (command + p on OSX)

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answered May 06 '16 at 14:45

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How do you know that `copy_path` is the right command ? How do we know what available ? Is there any docs that I miss ? – code-8 Feb 18 '17 at 04:57
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@ihue - good question; wasn't able to locate `copy_path` in the docs; if you check out the source I provided above, that user turned on command logging via `sublime.log_commands(True)`. – cheshireoctopus Feb 27 '17 at 16:44

score 22 · Answer 3 · edited Apr 10 '18 at 06:31

Easy to understand using image. On Right Click you will get this.

Transcribed code in image for convenience:

import sublime, sublime_plugin, os

class CopyFilenameCommand(sublime_plugin.TextCommand):
    def run(self, edit):
        if len(self.view.file_name()) > 0:
            filename = os.path.split(self.view.file_name())[1]
            sublime.set_clipboard(filename)
            sublime.status_message("Copied file name: %s" % filename)

    def is_enabled(self):
        return self.view.file_name()...  # can't see

score 4 · Answer 4 · answered Feb 18 '17 at 04:53

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Mac OS X - Sublime Text 3

Right click > Copy File Path

answered Feb 18 '17 at 04:53

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score 3 · Answer 5 · answered May 19 '20 at 13:52

A lot of these answers involve touching the mouse. Here's how to do get the path without any mouse clicks using SideBarEnhancements

Install SideBarEnhancements using PackageControl.
Click super + shift + P to open the command palette
In the command palette begin typing path until you see File: Copy Path
Select File: Copy Path

Now the path to file you are working in is copied into your clipboard.

TecBeast · Answer 6 · 2017-05-18T12:51:32.797

There is a Sublime Package which gives your current file location inside a status bar. I just cloned them directly to my /sublime-text-3/Packages folder.

git clone git@github.com:shagabutdinov/sublime-shell-status.git ShellStatus;

git clone git@github.com:shagabutdinov/sublime-status-message.git StatusMessage;

You have to check/read the description on GitHub. Even it is listed in package control it would not install properly for me. You can actually edit the shell output as you want. If you have the right skills with python/shell.

Looks like this (Material Theme)

score 2 · Answer 7 · answered Jul 15 '17 at 09:02

If you're like me and always click on items in the sidebar just to realize that copying the path only works when clicking in the editor area, have a look at the SideBarEnhancements package. It has a huge bunch of options to copy file paths in a variety of different ways.

Installation is available via Package Control (despite the webpage only mentions installation via manual download).

Note: The package “sends basic, anonymous statistics”. The webpage explains how to opt out from that.

score 1 · Answer 8 · answered Mar 06 '17 at 18:34

Go to this link. The code in the link is given by robertcollier4.

Create a file named CpoyFileName.py or whatever you like with .py extension.

Save the file in Sublime Text 3\Packages\User folder. Then paste the above given key bindings in your Preferences: Key Bindings file.

Now, you can use the specified key bindings to copy just filename or total (absolute) filepath.

Please note that the filename or filepath do contain file extension.

score 0 · Answer 9 · answered Jan 08 '22 at 06:14

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Fastest Solution ( No Packages Needed + Comprehensive ):

Folder Path:

Folder in "Sidebar"
Right Click
"Find In Folder"
"Where" field contains everything you need

File Path:

File in current "Tab"
Right Click
"Copy File Path"

answered Jan 08 '22 at 06:14

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How to (easily) get current file path in Sublime Text 3

How to (easily) get current file path in Sublime Text 3

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