Assist.nvim is a powerful plugin that brings the capabilities of AI code generation to your Neovim editor. By integrating with the aichat tool, it provides intelligent suggestions and streamlines your coding process.
To install assist.nvim, use your preferred plugin manager. If you're using vim-plug, add the following line to your plugin configuration:
Plug 'donhardman/assist.nvim'
After installation, configure assist.nvim in your Neovim Lua init file:
require("assist").setup()
Important: Make sure you have the aichat tool installed and available in your system's PATH.
- AI-Powered Code Generation: Leverage the power of AI to generate code snippets directly within Neovim.
- Customizable Command Binding: While assist.nvim doesn't come with predefined keybindings, you can easily map the
:Assist
command to your preferred key combination. For example, in Neovim:
vim.api.nvim_set_keymap('n', '<leader>a', ':Assist ', {noremap = true, silent = true})
- Context-Aware Suggestions: Select text or position your cursor, then invoke
:Assist
with your instructions. The plugin analyzes the surrounding code and offers relevant suggestions. - Seamless Workflow Integration: Generate and insert code directly into your Neovim buffer, eliminating the need to switch between applications.
- Increased Productivity: Automate code generation tasks to save time and effort, allowing you to focus on more complex aspects of your projects.
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This plugin is released under the MIT License. Copyright (c) 2024 Don Hardman
Assist.nvim is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.