VSCode + Neovim (Pack)

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• VSCode + Neovim (Pack)
  • Configuration Neovim (Lua)
    • If you use the recommended respository:
  • Configuration VSCode

Collection of basic extension to get started with Neovim in VSCode. The purpose of this extension is to enhance navigation in Neovim by leveraging VSCode extensions.

It is recommended to use the configuration in this repository, as it includes specific settings for these extensions and adds a list of Neovim plugins to enhance your experience:

• smoka7/hop.nvim
• echasnovski/mini.ai
• echasnovski/mini.surround
• nvim-treesitter/nvim-treesitter
• nvim-treesitter/nvim-treesitter-textobjects

This initial configuration also serves as a great starting point for getting into Vim motions and improving productivity in Neovim.

Configuration Neovim (Lua)

The Neovim configuration on the system can be found and configurate at the following path:

• MacOS & Linux: ~/.config/nvim/
• Windows: ~/AppData\Local\nvim

If you use the recommended respository:

1. Clone this repository:

   For MacOS & Linux:

   git clone https://github.com/AGutierrezR/VSCode-NeoVim.git ~/.config/nvim
   

   For Windows:

   git clone https://github.com/AGutierrezR/VSCode-NeoVim.git ~\AppData\Local\nvim
   

Configuration VSCode

These VSCode keybindings enhance the user experience. To configure them in VSCode, press F1 and search for workbench.action.openGlobalKeybindingsFile. This will open the keybindings.json file. In this file, add the following configuration to the keybindings array.

[
  // Neovim - Normal Mode
  {
    "key": "ctrl+y",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'normal'",
    "args": "<C-y>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+e",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'normal'",
    "args": "<C-e>"
  },
  // NeoVim - Insert Mode
  {
    "key": "ctrl+y",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-y>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+l",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-l>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+e",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-e>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+x",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-x>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+p",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-p>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+n",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-n>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+z",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-z>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+h",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-h>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+m",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-m>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+i",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-i>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+k",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-k>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+b",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-b>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+g",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "args": "<C-g>"
  },
  {
    "key": "ctrl+q",
    "command": "vscode-neovim.send",
    "when": "editorTextFocus && neovim.init && neovim.mode == 'insert'",
    "rgs": "<C-q>"
  }
]