nvim-kickstart/README.md

# Original Repository

https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim

## Remove previous configuration

rm -rf ~/.local/share/nvim/
rm -rf ~/.config/nvim/

## Readme Orig

# kickstart.nvim

https://github.com/kdheepak/kickstart.nvim/assets/1813121/f3ff9a2b-c31f-44df-a4fa-8a0d7b17cf7b

### Introduction

A starting point for Neovim that is:

- Small
- Single-file (with examples of moving to multi-file)
- Documented
- Modular

This repo is meant to be used by **YOU** to begin your Neovim journey; remove the things you don't use and add what you miss.

Kickstart.nvim targets _only_ the latest ['stable'](https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases/tag/stable) and latest ['nightly'](https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases/tag/nightly) of Neovim. If you are experiencing issues, please make sure you have the latest versions.

Distribution Alternatives:

- [LazyVim](https://www.lazyvim.org/): A delightful distribution maintained by @folke (the author of lazy.nvim, the package manager used here)

### Installation

- Backup your previous configuration (if any exists)

### Archive Installation

- On the home/landing page for the project find the blue "<> CODE" button click it and select Local > Download ZIP.
- Extract the archive to:
  `~/.config/nvim` (Linux)
  `~/.config/nvim` (MacOS)
- Ensure your extraction method did not extract with a parent folder. For example in ~/.config/nvim you should have init.lua not another folder called kickstart.nvim.

### Git Clone Installation

- From a terminal cd/dir to:
  `~/.config/nvim` (Linux)
  `~/.config/nvim` (MacOS)

- run: `git clone https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim.git ~/.config/nvim` OR: `gh repo clone nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim`
- Run Neovim (from terminal or shortcut) and allow lazy.nvim to download files and set up the basics.
- Once the setup is complete, restart Neovim.
- **You're ready to go!**

- (Recommended/Optional) Fork this repo (so that you have your own copy that you can modify).
  - If you don't want to include it as a git repo, you can just clone it and then move the files to this location

Additional system requirements:

- Make sure to review the readmes of the plugins if you are experiencing errors. In particular:
  - [ripgrep](https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep#installation) is required for multiple [telescope](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim#suggested-dependencies) pickers.

### Configuration And Extension

- Inside of your copy, feel free to modify any file you like! It's your copy!
- Feel free to change any of the default options in `init.lua` to better suit your needs.
- For adding plugins, there are 3 primary options:
  - Add new configuration in `lua/custom/plugins/*` files, which will be auto sourced using `lazy.nvim` (uncomment the line importing the `custom/plugins` directory in the `init.lua` file to enable this)
  - Modify `init.lua` with additional plugins.
  - Include the `lua/kickstart/plugins/*` files in your configuration.

You can also merge updates/changes from the repo back into your fork, to keep up-to-date with any changes for the default configuration.

#### Example: Adding an autopairs plugin

In the file: `lua/custom/plugins/autopairs.lua`, add:

```lua
-- File: lua/custom/plugins/autopairs.lua

return {
  "windwp/nvim-autopairs",
  -- Optional dependency
  dependencies = { 'hrsh7th/nvim-cmp' },
  config = function()
    require("nvim-autopairs").setup {}
    -- If you want to automatically add `(` after selecting a function or method
    local cmp_autopairs = require('nvim-autopairs.completion.cmp')
    local cmp = require('cmp')
    cmp.event:on(
      'confirm_done',
      cmp_autopairs.on_confirm_done()
    )
  end,
}
```

This will automatically install [windwp/nvim-autopairs](https://github.com/windwp/nvim-autopairs) and enable it on startup. For more information, see documentation for [lazy.nvim](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim).

#### Example: Adding a file tree plugin

In the file: `lua/custom/plugins/filetree.lua`, add:

```lua
-- Unless you are still migrating, remove the deprecated commands from v1.x
vim.cmd([[ let g:neo_tree_remove_legacy_commands = 1 ]])

return {
  "nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim",
  version = "*",
  dependencies = {
    "nvim-lua/plenary.nvim",
    "nvim-tree/nvim-web-devicons", -- not strictly required, but recommended
    "MunifTanjim/nui.nvim",
  },
  config = function ()
    require('neo-tree').setup {}
  end,
}
```

This will install the tree plugin and add the command `:Neotree` for you. You can explore the documentation at [neo-tree.nvim](https://github.com/nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim) for more information.

### Contribution

Pull-requests are welcome. The goal of this repo is not to create a Neovim configuration framework, but to offer a starting template that shows, by example, available features in Neovim. Some things that will not be included:

- Custom language server configuration (null-ls templates)
- Theming beyond a default colorscheme necessary for LSP highlight groups

Each PR, especially those which increase the line count, should have a description as to why the PR is necessary.

### FAQ

- What should I do if I already have a pre-existing neovim configuration?
  - You should back it up, then delete all files associated with it.
  - This includes your existing init.lua and the neovim files in `~/.local` which can be deleted with `rm -rf ~/.local/share/nvim/`
  - You may also want to look at the [migration guide for lazy.nvim](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim#-migration-guide)
- What if I want to "uninstall" this configuration:
  - See [lazy.nvim uninstall](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim#-uninstalling) information
- Are there any cool videos about this plugin?
  - Current iteration of kickstart (coming soon)
  - Here is one about the previous iteration of kickstart: [video introduction to Kickstart.nvim](https://youtu.be/stqUbv-5u2s). Note the install via init.lua no longer works as specified. Please follow the install instructions in this file instead as they're up to date.