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Optimized for the Gruvbox light theme.\n\n## Features\n\n- **Starts in Insert Mode** - Behaves like a conventional text editor\n- **CUA Mode** - Standard keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, etc.)\n- **Tab Bar** - Visual tabs for open buffers\n- **Mouse Support** - Full mouse support from terminal\n- **Menu Bar** - Traditional File/Edit/View/Help menus\n- **Gruvbox Light Theme** - Optimized for readability\n\n## Installation\n\n### Quick Install (Recommended)\n\n**One-line remote installation:**\n```bash\ncurl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/norandom/nvim-simple/main/install.sh | bash\n```\n\nThis will:\n- Backup any existing Neovim configuration\n- Download and install the configuration\n- Install vim-plug and all plugins automatically\n- Set up the complete environment\n\n### Manual Installation\n\n1. Ensure you have Neovim installed\n2. Clone this repository: `git clone https://github.com/norandom/nvim-simple.git`\n3. Copy the `nvim` directory to `~/.config/nvim` or create a symlink\n4. Open Neovim - plugins will auto-install on first run\n\n### Temporary Trial (No Installation)\n\nTry the configuration without installing:\n```bash\ncurl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/norandom/nvim-simple/main/nvim/init.vim \u003e /tmp/nvim-config.vim \u0026\u0026 nvim -u /tmp/nvim-config.vim +PlugInstall +qall \u0026\u0026 nvim -u /tmp/nvim-config.vim\n```\n\n## Keyboard Shortcuts\n\n### CUA Mode (Standard Editor Shortcuts)\n- **Ctrl+C** - Copy selected text\n- **Ctrl+X** - Cut selected text\n- **Ctrl+V** - Paste text\n- **Ctrl+A** - Select all text\n- **Ctrl+S** - Save file\n- **Ctrl+Z** - Undo\n- **Ctrl+Y** - Redo\n\n### File Operations\n- **Ctrl+N** - New file\n- **Ctrl+O** - Open file\n- **Ctrl+W** - Close current tab/buffer\n\n### Tab Navigation\n- **Ctrl+T** - Open new tab\n- **Ctrl+Tab** - Next tab\n- **Ctrl+Shift+Tab** - Previous tab\n\n### Interface\n- **F10** - Open menu bar\n- **F2** - Toggle file explorer (NERDTree)\n- **Esc** - Exit insert mode (but arrow keys return to insert mode)\n\n### Movement in Insert Mode\n- **Arrow Keys** - Move cursor while staying in insert mode\n- **Home/End** - Move to beginning/end of line\n- **Page Up/Down** - Page navigation\n\n## Menu Bar\n\nPress **F10** to access the menu bar with the following options:\n\n### File Menu\n- New (Ctrl+N)\n- Open (Ctrl+O)\n- Save (Ctrl+S)\n- Save As\n- Close (Ctrl+W)\n- Exit\n\n### Edit Menu\n- Undo (Ctrl+Z)\n- Redo (Ctrl+Y)\n- Cut (Ctrl+X)\n- Copy (Ctrl+C)\n- Paste (Ctrl+V)\n- Select All (Ctrl+A)\n\n### View Menu\n- File Explorer (F2)\n- Toggle Line Numbers\n\n### Help Menu\n- About\n\n## Plugins Used\n\n- **vim-plug** - Plugin manager\n- **gruvbox** - Color scheme\n- **vim-airline** - Status line and tab line\n- **vim-buftabline** - Buffer tabs\n- **vim-quickui** - Menu bar interface\n- **nerdtree** - File explorer\n- **vim-devicons** - File icons\n\n## Theme Configuration\n\nThe configuration uses **Gruvbox Light** theme with:\n- Medium contrast for better readability\n- Optimized syntax highlighting\n- Enhanced tab and status line visibility\n- Improved search highlighting\n- Better line number contrast\n\n## Customization\n\nThe main configuration file is `nvim/init.vim`. You can modify:\n- Color scheme settings\n- Keyboard shortcuts\n- Plugin configurations\n- Menu bar contents\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\nIf plugins don't load:\n1. Open Neovim\n2. Run `:PlugInstall` to install plugins\n3. Restart Neovim\n\nIf colors look wrong:\n1. Ensure your terminal supports 256 colors or true color\n2. Check that `termguicolors` is enabled in your terminal\n\n## Philosophy\n\nThis configuration transforms Neovim into a simple, accessible text editor while retaining its powerful features. Perfect for users who want:\n- Familiar keyboard shortcuts\n- Mouse support\n- Visual interface elements\n- Easy file management\n- Readable color scheme\n\nThe goal is to provide a bridge between traditional text editors and Vim/Neovim for users who prefer conventional editing patterns.","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fnorandom%2Fnvim-simple","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fnorandom%2Fnvim-simple","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fnorandom%2Fnvim-simple/lists"}