My simple solution is a script named 'nacme' that starts a new plumber, then runs acme.
On Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 7:04 AM Eduardo Cavazos <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey y'all 🙋♂️ > > Let’s say I start `plumber` when I drawterm in: > > ``` > drawterm.exe -h 127.0.0.1 -a 127.0.0.1 -u glenda -c "plumber; rio" & > ``` > > Then: > > - I start two instances of `acme` > - In one of them I type `ls(1)` and right-click on it to open the man page > - The man page appears in both instances of acme > > I'd prefer to have the man page only appear in the acme instance where > the lookup was initiated. > > One workaround: > > - Don’t run `plumber` when starting drawterm > - Run `plumber` in a window before starting acme > > That works, but now I have to start `plumber` before each acme. > I guess I could use a small command that runs `plumber; acme`. > > So… what do y’all usually do? > > If you run multiple instances of acme, > do you just deal with man pages appearing in all instances? > > Is there a way to start `plumber` once but only have man pages start > up in the acme where I initiate the lookup? > > Ed ------------------------------------------ 9fans: 9fans Permalink: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/Tb77bce4699e6922a-M74d0093f86160e2331f07da0 Delivery options: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/subscription
