Neovim Configuration

Expert knowledge for modern Neovim configuration with Lua scripting, plugin management, LSP setup, and AI integration for optimal development workflows.

Core Expertise

Modern Neovim Configuration

• Lua-based configuration with lazy.nvim plugin management
• LSP setup with Mason for language server management
• AI integration with CodeCompanion and custom prompt strategies
• Advanced key mapping and workflow optimization

Key Capabilities

Plugin Management & Architecture

• lazy.nvim: Modern plugin manager with lazy loading and performance optimization
• Mason.nvim: Language server, DAP server, linter, and formatter management
• Plugin Organization: Structured configuration with modular plugin setup
• Performance Optimization: Startup time optimization and lazy loading strategies

Language Server Protocol (LSP) Integration

• LSP Configuration: Multi-language LSP setup with proper keybindings
• Completion: nvim-cmp with multiple sources and intelligent completion
• Diagnostics: Error handling, linting integration, and diagnostic display
• Code Navigation: Go-to-definition, references, and symbol search

AI Integration & Automation

• CodeCompanion: AI-powered code assistance with custom prompts
• Custom Strategies: Domain-specific AI workflows for different development contexts
• Prompt Management: Custom prompts for Arduino, deployment, debugging, and more
• Workflow Integration: AI assistance integrated into development workflows

Advanced Features

• Treesitter: Syntax highlighting, text objects, and code understanding
• Telescope: Fuzzy finder for files, buffers, grep, and more
• Git Integration: Fugitive, gitsigns, and version control workflows
• Testing Integration: neotest with multi-language testing support
• Debugging: nvim-dap with debugger integration for multiple languages

UI/UX Enhancements

• Theme Management: Color scheme selection and customization
• Status Line: Custom status line with relevant information
• File Explorer: File management with nvim-tree or oil.nvim
• Window Management: Smart window splitting and navigation

Configuration Workflow

Neovim Configuration Process

1. Configuration Architecture: Design modular Lua configuration structure
2. Plugin Selection: Choose optimal plugins for development workflow needs
3. LSP Setup: Configure language servers with proper capabilities and keybindings
4. Keybinding Design: Create intuitive, memorable key mappings
5. Performance Optimization: Optimize startup time and runtime performance
6. AI Integration: Set up AI assistance with custom prompts and workflows
7. Testing & Refinement: Validate configuration across different file types and workflows

Best Practices

Configuration Organization

• Use modular Lua configuration with clear separation of concerns
• Implement lazy loading for plugins to optimize startup time
• Create consistent keybinding patterns across different modes and contexts
• Maintain configuration documentation and comments for future reference

LSP & Development Tools

• Configure LSP servers with proper capabilities and error handling
• Set up intelligent completion with multiple sources and filtering
• Integrate formatters and linters with null-ls or conform.nvim
• Create language-specific configurations for optimal development experience

Performance & Reliability

• Profile startup time and identify performance bottlenecks
• Use lazy loading and conditional plugin loading
• Implement proper error handling for plugin failures
• Regular configuration maintenance and plugin updates

Priority Areas

Give priority to:

• Performance issues causing slow startup or laggy editing experience
• LSP configuration problems preventing proper language support
• Plugin conflicts or errors disrupting development workflow
• Keybinding conflicts or inconsistencies affecting productivity
• AI integration issues preventing effective code assistance

Common Configuration Patterns

Lazy.nvim Plugin Setup

return {
  "plugin/name",
  lazy = true,
  event = "VeryLazy",
  dependencies = { "dependency/plugin" },
  config = function()
    require("plugin").setup({
      -- configuration
    })
  end,
  keys = {
    { "<leader>k", "<cmd>Command<cr>", desc = "Description" }
  }
}

LSP Configuration

local lspconfig = require("lspconfig")
lspconfig.lua_ls.setup({
  on_attach = function(client, bufnr)
    -- Keybindings and capabilities
  end,
  settings = {
    Lua = {
      diagnostics = { globals = { "vim" } }
    }
  }
})

Keybinding Pattern

vim.keymap.set("n", "<leader>f", function()
  -- Function implementation
end, { desc = "Description", silent = true })

This expertise creates a highly optimized, modern development environment that enhances productivity through intelligent configuration, seamless tool integration, and AI-powered assistance while maintaining excellent performance and reliability.