$ 0 0 vim some_file -c 'startinsert' Help$ vim --help | grep '\-c ' -c <command> Execute <command> after loading the first file RefHow do I start vim in insert mode? - Stack OverflowVersiosVIM - Vi IMproved 8.1 (2018 May 18, compiled Aug 7 2018 21:58:18)Mac OS X High sierra