Parch Linux NeoVim Configuration
This is a production-grade NeoVim configuration meticulously crafted for Parch Linux users who demand excellence in their development environment. The configuration embodies years of refinement, incorporating modern plugin ecosystem patterns while maintaining the raw power and efficiency that Neovim is renowned for.
Philosophy
This configuration operates on the principle that your editor should disappear while you're working, becoming an invisible extension of your thoughts. Every keybinding, every plugin, and every setting has been carefully selected to minimize friction between your intent and its execution. The configuration prioritizes speed without sacrificing functionality, ensuring that whether you're editing a single file or navigating a complex codebase, the experience remains fluid and intuitive.
Installation
Begin by ensuring that NeoVim version 0.9 or later is installed on your Parch Linux system. You can install it via pacman with the command sudo pacman -S neovim. After installing NeoVim, navigate to your configuration directory with cd ~/.config and clone this repository with git clone git.parchlinux.com/configs/parch-nvim.git nvim, or simply copy the contents of this repository to your ~/.config/nvim directory. Once the files are in place, launch NeoVim and the package manager will automatically install all required plugins. You can force a reinstallation at any time with the command :PackerSync.
Features
The configuration includes a sophisticated plugin ecosystem that handles everything from file navigation to intelligent code completion. The telescope plugin provides lightning-fast fuzzy finding across your entire project, while treesitter delivers syntax highlighting that actually understands your code's structure. Language server protocol support is baked in, giving you real-time diagnostics, intelligent completions, and seamless refactoring capabilities across multiple programming languages including Python, Rust, Go, TypeScript, and many others.
The visual experience is anchored by the Tokyo Night color scheme, a carefully designed palette that reduces eye strain during extended coding sessions while maintaining visual clarity. The status line remains informative without being distracting, showing you exactly what you need to know about your current context. Git integration is seamless, with gitsigns providing inline change indicators that keep you aware of your repository's state without cluttering your workspace.
Navigation is where this configuration truly shines. Window management uses intuitive Ctrl-based movements that feel natural once you try them. Buffer cycling feels instantaneous, and the tab system gives you flexible workspace organization when you need it. The file explorer integrates smoothly with the rest of your workflow, providing tree-based navigation when you need it and getting out of your way when you don't.
Keybindings
The leader key is set to space, giving you a vast namespace for custom commands without interfering with standard Vim operations. Pressing space followed by f and then f opens the file finder, while space f g searches within all files in your project. Window navigation uses Ctrl combined with the standard Vim direction keys, making it effortless to move between split panes. The Escape key is your friend for exiting any mode, and we've mapped it in the terminal as well for when you're running shell commands inside Neovim.
Normal mode offers the most customization, with combinations for saving, quitting, and window management all starting with the leader key. The j and k keys have been enhanced to keep your cursor centered when scrolling through search results, a small quality-of-life improvement that becomes indispensable once you've experienced it. Visual mode extends these capabilities with additional operators for manipulating blocks of text efficiently.
Customization
Every aspect of this configuration is designed to be modified to your preferences. The init.lua file is heavily commented, making it straightforward to understand what each section does and how to change it. Plugin configurations are grouped together, so if you want to adjust the telescope appearance or change the LSP server settings, you'll find everything organized logically. The keybindings section at the top of the file gives you a complete overview of all custom mappings, making it easy to add your own or modify existing ones.
The theme can be switched by changing the colorscheme command at the bottom of the configuration file. If you prefer a light theme, simply replace tokyonight with one of the many available alternatives. The same applies to the status line plugin, the file explorer, and virtually every other component. This configuration provides an excellent starting point, but it truly becomes yours when you make it reflect your workflow rather than ours.
Performance
Considerable attention has been paid to ensuring this configuration doesn't slow you down. Lazy loading is employed where appropriate, ensuring that plugins only load when you actually need them. The configuration avoids heavy UI elements that don't provide proportional value, keeping the interface lean and responsive. If you notice any performance issues, the first thing to check is whether treesitter has successfully compiled the parsers for your languages of choice, as this is the most common source of startup delays.
Support
This configuration is provided as-is, reflecting our current workflow and preferences. We hope it serves as an excellent foundation for your own configuration journey. Parch Linux users benefit from a clean Arch-based package manager, and this configuration is designed to complement that streamlined experience. If you encounter issues, the Neovim community and the documentation for individual plugins remain your best resources for troubleshooting and learning.