neovim-debugging

Debug Neovim configuration errors by systematically identifying root causes through hypothesis testing and programmatic data gathering. The process uses headless Neovim commands and file inspection to efficiently pinpoint Lua errors, non-functional keymaps, and plugin loading failures.

A non-functional LazyVim keymap is diagnosed by checking if the keymap is registered, if the relevant plugin is loaded, and if any Lua errors prevent its execution. The Skill targets keymap failures by gathering programmatic data through headless commands before requesting user input.

Troubleshoot Neovim plugin loading failures by running headless Neovim commands and inspecting configuration files to gather data programmatically. This method isolates the root cause of the loading failure without relying on manual trial and error.

The best way to find the root cause of Lua errors in Neovim is applying a detective-like approach using hypothesis testing. The Skill validates hypotheses by programmatically gathering data through file inspection and headless commands to resolve the exact error source.

Yes, you can diagnose Neovim performance degradation without opening the editor by utilizing headless Neovim commands. The Skill programmatically gathers diagnostic data from the command line to identify configuration issues causing the slowdown.

Use headless commands to troubleshoot nvim config issues when you need to gather programmatic data efficiently before asking the user for input. This approach targets root causes of errors and performance issues by inspecting files and testing hypotheses directly from the command line.