Neovim Setup

A fast, modern Neovim setup built for daily development. Opinionated where it matters, minimal where it counts. Designed to stay fast, readable, and maintainable as it evolves.

This setup reflects how I actually work: clean UI, deliberate ergonomics, and a modular Lua architecture that scales without becoming fragile.

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Feature Highlights

• Fast startup with lazy-loaded plugins
• Clean and modern UI with polished visuals
• Thoughtful keymaps focused on editor ergonomics
• LSP, formatting, and tooling for real-world projects
• Telescope-powered navigation and search
• Tree-sitter based syntax highlighting
• Refined notifications and UI components
• Modular and easy-to-extend structure

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Core Components

• Plugin management powered by lazy.nvim
• Language Server Protocol (LSP) with sane defaults
• Formatting & diagnostics wired for consistency
• Navigation & search centered around Telescope
• UI layer focused on clarity, not distraction

Every component is configured explicitly. No hidden magic, no unnecessary abstractions.

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Keybinding Philosophy

Keymaps are designed to be:

• Intentional — every mapping earns its place
• Mnemonic — easy to remember, hard to forget
• Consistent — predictable behavior across modes

Defaults are respected unless there is a strong reason to improve them. The goal is uninterrupted flow and reduced cognitive load.

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Directory Structure

~/.config/nvim
├── init.lua
├── lua/
│   ├── config/        # autocmds, keymaps, options
│   ├── lazy/          # lazy.nvim setup & plugin specs
│   ├── craftzdog/     # custom hacks (cowboy-style tweaks)
│   └── plugins/       # individual plugin configurations

Each directory has a single responsibility, making the setup easy to navigate, debug, and extend.

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Installation

git clone https://github.com/ExploitEngineer/nvim ~/.config/nvim

Then launch Neovim:

nvim

Plugins will install automatically on first launch.

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Customization Notes

• Global options, keymaps, and autocmds live in lua/config/
• Plugins are declared and managed under lua/lazy/
• Individual plugin behavior is isolated in lua/plugins/
• Experimental or unconventional tweaks belong in lua/craftzdog/

This structure is intentional—extend it without rewriting it.

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Final Note

This Neovim setup is not static. It evolves alongside my workflow, tools, and ideas.

If you adopt it, treat it as a foundation—not a finished product.