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neovim-plugin-bootstrap

Scaffold a Neovim plugin project with Nix flakes and plenary.nvim.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
Search Tags:#plugin#nix#lua#neovim#flakes#bootstrap#plenary.nvim
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dczmer/skill-issues --skill neovim-plugin-bootstrap
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: neovim-plugin-bootstrap
Source: https://github.com/dczmer/skill-issues/tree/main/skills/neovim-plugin-bootstrap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dczmer/skill-issues --skill neovim-plugin-bootstrap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates starting a Neovim plugin project from scratch, scaffolding a robust development setup with Nix flakes and plenary.nvim.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project scaffolding: Creates standard directories (lua/, tests/, scripts/), config (flake.nix), and documentation (AGENTS.md) based on best practices.
  • Development and testing setup: Prepares a reproducible environment for plugin development and testing with Neovim.
  • Use Case: When launching a new Neovim plugin, run this skill to initialize the project skeleton and development workflow.

Quick Start

Initialize and scaffold a complete Neovim plugin project from scratch using Nix flakes and plenary.nvim.

Frequently Asked Questions about neovim-plugin-bootstrap

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I bootstrap a new Neovim plugin project with Nix flakes and plenary.nvim?▼

To bootstrap a Neovim plugin, this Skill automates scaffolding a complete project skeleton with Nix flakes and plenary.nvim, generating standard directories like lua/, tests/, scripts/, and config files such as flake.nix.

What files and directories are generated when scaffolding a Neovim plugin from scratch?▼

Scaffolding a Neovim plugin generates a standard project structure including the lua/ and tests/lua/ directories, a scripts/ folder, a flake.nix for reproducible Nix development, and an AGENTS.md documentation file.

Do I need a project plan before initializing a Neovim plugin development setup?▼

Yes, initializing a Neovim plugin requires a PROJECT_PLAN.md file to exist before bootstrapping. This ensures the automated scaffolding process has a defined plan for setting up the development and testing infrastructure.

Can I use Nix flakes to set up a reproducible testing environment for Neovim plugin development?▼

Yes, Nix flakes are used to prepare a reproducible development and testing environment for Neovim plugin development. This ensures consistent project structure and testing infrastructure with plenary.nvim across different machines.

What is the best way to automate creating a standard Neovim plugin directory structure?▼

The best way to automate Neovim plugin structure creation is using a scaffolding Skill that applies best practices, instantly generating required lua/, tests/, and scripts/ directories alongside necessary configuration files.

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