Question

For example, for source code files, I want gedit to lint it when I save it.

The “run lint” part is done, via the External Tools plugin. Now can I make it run automatically everytime I save a source code file?

Answer 1

You could save your file via your external tool running lint. There’s a field Save with the following options: Nothing, Current document and All documents. Saving is done before the tool is run.

Here’s a screenshot:

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