Question 1

How do I delete the current buffer without closing windows in Neovim?

Accepted Answer

Use bufdelete.nvim's :Bdelete command or require('bufdelete').bufdelete(0) in Lua, which deletes the buffer while preserving your window layout, as described in the usage examples.

Question 2

What's the difference between bufdelete.nvim and the default :bdelete?

Accepted Answer

bufdelete.nvim maintains your window arrangement when deleting buffers, whereas :bdelete can close windows if the buffer is open in multiple splits, disrupting workflow efficiency, as explained in the plugin's description.

Question 3

Can I use bufdelete.nvim to delete buffers by name or regex?

Accepted Answer

Yes, pass a string like 'foo.txt' or a regex pattern to the bufdelete function, as shown in the usage section for targeted deletion, allowing flexible buffer management without knowing buffer numbers.

Question 4

How to set up autocommands to run code before buffer deletion with bufdelete.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Define autocommands for BDeletePre and BDeletePost events, which are triggered separately for each buffer, enabling custom hooks like saving files or logging, per the user autocommands documentation.

Question 5

bufdelete.nvim vs other buffer plugins like nvim-bufdel or barbar.nvim?

Accepted Answer

bufdelete.nvim focuses solely on deletion without layout disruption, while others offer broader features like buffer listing or tabs; choose it if you need minimal deletion, but pair it with other tools for full buffer management.

Question 6

Is bufdelete.nvim compatible with Neovim 0.7 or earlier?

Accepted Answer

The plugin is designed for the latest stable Neovim, and while it might work on older versions, issues are not supported, so updating is recommended, as stated in the requirements section.

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