To see the file names of all scripts loaded (sourced) by Vim, including those loaded implicitly at startup, enter: :scriptnames The list does not include "would-be scripts" (scripts that Vim tried to open but which failed without warning, perhaps because the script could not be found). To see the "would-be" scripts use the -V option when starting Vim: vim -V Use the following to show the system-dependent locations of configuration files (but not the location of system/personal plugins): vim --version