🦁 BeastVim

My Beast

Neovim version: Requires v0.11.0 or higher

⚠️ Warning: This configuration is for personal use and evolves frequently. It references a lot from LazyVim, which is a better option for those starting out. Proceed with caution if you're looking for a more stable setup.

🛠️ Prerequisites

Before setting up this Neovim configuration, ensure that the following dependencies are installed on your system:

• ripgrep
• xclip
• unzip (Required for installing language packs)
• npm (node)
• pass
• fzf
• cmake
• jq

Tools

Image Previews for pickers

• viu (for MacOS)
• ueberzug (for Linux)

Installation

Running the following script if you want to install Neovim at a specific version:

~/.config/nvim/install-nvim.sh

⚙️ Terminal

This Neovim configuration is designed to work seamlessly with the Kitty terminal emulator. For optimal visual results, it is recommended to use the Nerd Font with fixed underline. Add the following configuration to your Kitty terminal settings:

modify_font                     strikethrough_position 130%
modify_font                     strikethrough_thickness 0.1px
modify_font                     underline_position 150%
modify_font                     underline_thickness 0.1px
modify_font                     cell_height 305%

🆚 VSCode Integration

This configuration includes full VSCode integration via the vscode-neovim extension, allowing you to use your Neovim setup within VSCode.

Setup VSCode-Neovim

1. Install the Extension

   https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=asvetliakov.vscode-neovim
   

2. VSCode Settings - Add to your settings.json:

   {
     "vscode-neovim.neovimInitVimPaths.darwin": "/Users/loctvl842/.config/nvim/init.lua",
     "vscode-neovim.compositeKeys": {
       "jk": { "command": "vscode-neovim.escape" },
       "Jk": { "command": "vscode-neovim.escape" },
       "jK": { "command": "vscode-neovim.escape" }
     },
     "editor.minimap.enabled": false,
     "editor.fontSize": 13,
     "editor.fontFamily": "'JetBrainsMono Nerd Font', Menlo, Monaco, 'Courier New', monospace",
     "editor.fontLigatures": true,
     "terminal.integrated.fontFamily": "JetBrainsMono Nerd Font",
     "workbench.colorTheme": "Monokai Pro"
   }

3. MacOS Key Repeat Fix

   defaults write com.microsoft.VSCode ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false

VSCode Keymaps

Category	Keymap	Action
Search & Navigation	<leader>f	Find files
	<leader>F	Find in files (global search)
	<leader>b	Show open buffers
	<leader>e	Focus file explorer
	<leader>E	Toggle sidebar
Splits & Windows	<leader>/	Split horizontally
	<leader>\	Split vertically
	<leader>z	Toggle maximize editor group
LSP & Diagnostics	gd	Go to definition
	gD	Go to declaration
	gr	Go to references
	gl	Show hover info
	]d	Next diagnostic
	[d	Previous diagnostic
Git Integration	]c / [c	Navigate git hunks
	<leader>gs	Stage hunk
	<leader>gr	Revert hunk
	<leader>gp	Preview hunk
	<leader>gb	Toggle git blame
File Operations	<leader>w	Save file
	<leader>W	Format and save
	<leader>d	Close current editor
	<leader>q	Close editor group
Folding	fa	Toggle fold
	fm	Fold all
	fr	Unfold all
Terminal	<leader>tt	Toggle terminal
	<leader>tn	New terminal

Enabled Plugins for VSCode

The VSCode integration automatically enables only compatible plugins:

• Core: lazy.nvim, snacks.nvim, plenary.nvim
• Text Editing: nvim-treesitter, nvim-ts-autotag
• UI Plugins: Disabled (VSCode handles the UI)