https://github.com/suiramdev/vscode-neovim-config
A Neovim-powered VS Code configuration offering authentic Vim editing, Tmux-like navigation, and a fully keyboard-driven workflow
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A Neovim-powered VS Code configuration offering authentic Vim editing, Tmux-like navigation, and a fully keyboard-driven workflow
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/suiramdev/vscode-neovim-config
- Owner: suiramdev
- Created: 2025-04-22T14:27:15.000Z (11 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-04-24T09:19:50.000Z (11 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-24T09:40:26.064Z (11 months ago)
- Topics: vscode, vscode-configs, vscode-settings
- Language: Lua
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- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# Vim-Oriented VS Code Configuration
Transform Visual Studio Code into a fully vim-centric development environment with seamless Neovim integration, tmux-like navigation, and comprehensive vim-style keybindings.
## Quick Installation
1. **Copy Configuration Files**
- Copy all files from this repository to your editor's user settings directory:
For VS Code:
- Windows: `%APPDATA%\Code\User\`
- macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/`
- Linux: `~/.config/Code/User/`
For Cursor:
- Windows: `%APPDATA%\Cursor\User\`
- macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/`
- Linux: `~/.config/Cursor/User/`
2. **Install Required Extensions**
- [VSCode Neovim](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=asvetliakov.vscode-neovim) - Core Neovim integration
- [Auto-Hide](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Vitchu.vscode-autohide-vim) - VIM-friendly UI elements hiding
- [Find It Faster](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=TomRijndorp.find-it-faster) - fzf integration
3. **Configure Neovim Path**
- Open settings (File > Preferences > Settings)
- Search for "neovim path"
- Set the path to your Neovim executable:
- Windows: `C:\Program Files\Neovim\bin\nvim.exe`
- macOS/Linux: `/usr/bin/nvim` (or your custom installation path)
4. **Configure init.lua Path**
- Open settings (File > Preferences > Settings)
- Search for "neovim init"
- Set the path to your init.lua file:
- Windows: `%APPDATA%\Code\User\nvim\init.lua` (VS Code) or `%APPDATA%\Cursor\User\nvim\init.lua` (Cursor)
- macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/nvim/init.lua` (VS Code) or `~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/nvim/init.lua` (Cursor)
- Linux: `~/.config/Code/User/nvim/init.lua` (VS Code) or `~/.config/Cursor/User/nvim/init.lua` (Cursor)
## Features
- Full Neovim integration
- Tmux-like pane navigation
- Vim-style buffer and split management
- Vim-inspired file explorer interactions
- Seamless integration with Cursor's AI features
## Configuration Files
- `settings.json`: Core editor settings
- `keybindings.json`: Custom key mappings
- `nvim/init.lua`: Neovim configuration with editor-specific bindings
## Keybindings
### Editor Navigation
| Keybinding | Action |
|------------|--------|
| `Ctrl/Cmd+h` | Navigate left |
| `Ctrl/Cmd+j` | Navigate down |
| `Ctrl/Cmd+k` | Navigate up |
| `Ctrl/Cmd+l` | Navigate right |
| `\` | Split editor down |
| `\|` | Split editor right |
### File/Buffer Management
| Keybinding | Action |
|------------|--------|
| `bd` | Close current buffer |
| `bo` | Close other buffers |
| `[b` / `]b` | Navigate to previous/next buffer |
| `[1-9]` / `]1-9` | Switch to specific buffer by index |
### File Explorer (When Focused)
| Keybinding | Action |
|------------|--------|
| `a` | Create new file |
| `r` | Rename file |
| `d` | Delete file |
| `y` | Copy file |
| `p` | Paste file |
| `Enter` | Select file |
| `Escape` | Close sidebar |
### Search and Navigation
| Keybinding | Action |
|------------|--------|
| `e` | Show/focus explorer |
| `g` | Show/focus git panel |
| `t` | Open terminal in editor side panel |
| `ff` | Search for files |
| `fb` | Search in current buffer |
| `fw` | Search in all files |
| `[e` / `]e` | Navigate to previous/next error |
### Code Actions and AI Features
| Keybinding | Action |
|------------|--------|
| `rn` | Rename symbol |
| `ca` | Show code actions |
| `ce` | Open Cursor AI (in normal or visual mode) |
| `j` | Show Cursor chat |
## Note for Cursor Users
Cursor enhances this vim-centric setup with its built-in AI capabilities. The keybindings are designed to work seamlessly with Cursor's AI features while maintaining the vim workflow. The `ce` and `j` shortcuts provide quick access to Cursor's AI features without breaking the keyboard-driven workflow.