Overview
FAQ
Common questions and answers about NyxVim
General Questions
What is NyxVim?
What is NyxVim?
NyxVim is a feature-rich, customizable Neovim distribution designed to enhance your coding experience. It combines carefully selected plugins with custom features to provide a powerful yet user-friendly editing environment.
Is NyxVim suitable for beginners?
Is NyxVim suitable for beginners?
While NyxVim is designed to be user-friendly, it’s recommended to have some familiarity with Vim/Neovim basics before using it. We provide a Getting Started guide to help new users.
Setup and Configuration
How do I install NyxVim?
How do I install NyxVim?
Please refer to our Installation Guide for detailed instructions on how to install NyxVim on your system.
Can I remove base46?
Can I remove base46?
No, NyxVim hard-depends on base46 for its theming capabilities. If you prefer not to use base46, you might want to consider a different Neovim configuration.
Appearance and Theming
Icons not working
Icons not working
To ensure icons display correctly:
- Set up a Nerd Font as your terminal’s default font.
- Make sure your terminal supports Unicode characters.
How do I set highlight groups?
How do I set highlight groups?
To modify highlight groups:
- Use
hl_overridein your configuration to override existing highlight groups. - Use
hl_addto add new highlight groups.
How can I customize theme colors?
How can I customize theme colors?
Use the
changed_themes option in your configuration file. For more details, refer to our Theming Documentation.How do I create custom local base46 themes?
How do I create custom local base46 themes?
To create a custom local theme in base46 format:
- Create a file at
/lua/themes/mytheme.lua. - Define your theme colors in this file.
Keybindings and Mappings
How do I map Ctrl + o / i keys?
How do I map Ctrl + o / i keys?
In NyxVim, Note: Keymaps in NyxVim are case-sensitive. To delete a mapping, use lowercase
<Tab> and <S-Tab> are mapped by default, which can interfere with <C-i> mapping. To map these keys:- Either disable
<Tab>in your custom mappings file, or - Configure your terminal to send the correct key codes.
<tab>:Troubleshooting
NyxVim's color is weird
NyxVim's color is weird
This issue often occurs with terminals that don’t support true color. If you’re using the default macOS terminal, consider switching to iTerm2 or another terminal that supports true color.
Syntax highlighting not working
Syntax highlighting not working
Ensure you have installed the Treesitter parser for the language you’re working with. For example, to install the Lua parser:
CursorLine not showing
CursorLine not showing
By default, we set the cursorline to only highlight the number. To have the entire line highlighted, add this to your configuration:
Best Practices
- Regular Updates: Keep NyxVim and its plugins updated regularly for the best experience and latest features.
- Backup Your Config: Always backup your configuration before making significant changes.
- Gradual Customization: Start with the default configuration and customize gradually to understand each change’s impact.
- Read the Docs: Familiarize yourself with our documentation to make the most of NyxVim’s features.
Need Help?
If you’re having trouble with any NyxVim features or have questions:- Check our FAQ section for common questions and answers.
- Join our Discord community to chat with other NyxVim users.
- Participate in GitHub Discussions to engage with the NyxVim community, share ideas, and get help.
- For bug reports or feature requests, open an issue on our GitHub repository.
When asking for help, please provide as much relevant information as possible, including your NyxVim version, relevant parts of your configuration, and a clear description of the issue or question.