How does this skill handle Neovim plugin management?

It utilizes the native vim.pack system for Neovim 0.12+, which allows for plugin installation and versioning without the need for third-party managers like Lazy or Packer.

What is the benefit of the nvimd daemon management?

It enables socket-based control of Neovim instances, allowing Claude to send remote commands, source configurations, or manage editor state without manual user intervention.

What platforms are supported by the build system?

The integrated build workflow supports Darwin-arm64, Linux-arm64, and Linux-x64, ensuring a consistent editor environment across different hardware.

Can this skill build Neovim from source?

Yes, it includes specialized logic to interact with build scripts that download Neovim nightly, bundle plugins, and create reproducible tarballs for multiple architectures.

Neovim Configuration & Build Manager

Name: Neovim Configuration & Build Manager
Author: whilp

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Developer Tools

Manages Neovim environments through modular Lua configurations, native plugin orchestration, and automated nightly build systems.

About

This skill provides Claude with specialized knowledge for interacting with advanced Neovim setups, specifically optimized for environments using modular Lua architectures and native package management. It facilitates the management of the nvimd daemon for socket-based remote control, enables automated plugin updates via vim.pack, and provides the infrastructure to execute complex build scripts for Neovim nightly releases. It is particularly useful for developers maintaining highly customized dotfiles who require consistent editor behavior across different architectures like Darwin and Linux.

Key Features

Remote expression execution and configuration hot-reloading
Modular Lua configuration management for Neovim 0.12+
9 GitHub stars
Native plugin orchestration using the vim.pack system
Automated Neovim nightly build and release pipelines
Socket-based daemon management via nvimd wrapper

Use Cases

Maintaining and updating Neovim plugin lockfiles and dependencies
Managing persistent editor server instances for remote development workflows
Building and deploying custom, reproducible Neovim releases via GitHub Actions

About

Key Features

Remote expression execution and configuration hot-reloading
Modular Lua configuration management for Neovim 0.12+
9 GitHub stars
Native plugin orchestration using the vim.pack system
Automated Neovim nightly build and release pipelines
Socket-based daemon management via nvimd wrapper

Use Cases

Maintaining and updating Neovim plugin lockfiles and dependencies
Managing persistent editor server instances for remote development workflows
Building and deploying custom, reproducible Neovim releases via GitHub Actions