cheovim
A Neovim configuration switcher written in Lua that automates managing and transitioning between multiple configs.
What is cheovim?
Cheovim is a Neovim plugin written in Lua that allows users to manage and switch between multiple Neovim configurations seamlessly. It automates the process of backing up, installing, and transitioning between different setups, solving the problem of manually juggling config files and plugins.
Neovim users who experiment with different community configurations, maintain multiple personal setups, or frequently switch between work and personal environments.
Developers choose Cheovim because it fully automates the cumbersome process of switching Neovim configs, supports remote configurations via URLs, and includes cleanup tools, making configuration management effortless compared to manual methods.
Overview
Neovim configuration switcher written in Lua. Inspired by chemacs.
Use Cases
Best For
- Switching between different Neovim community configurations like NvChad or LunarVim
- Managing separate work and personal Neovim setups on the same machine
- Experimenting with new Neovim plugins or themes without disrupting your main config
- Automating the setup of Neovim configurations from GitHub repositories
- Cleaning up unused plugins and configurations to free up space
- Preconfiguring plugin managers like packer or paq-nvim for new configs
Not Ideal For
- Windows users, as the README states it may not work on Windows machines
- Neovim configurations still using init.vim, since Cheovim requires init.lua
- Environments with strict file system permissions that prevent symlink usage or automated file manipulations
- Users who prefer a single, static setup and rarely switch configurations
Pros & Cons
Pros
Fully automates the tedious process of moving configs, clearing plugins, and setting up new environments, eliminating manual overhead as described in the introduction.
Allows pulling configurations directly from repositories via URLs, enabling users to try community configs without manual cloning.
Uses a centralized profiles.lua file to define and switch between multiple config profiles, making transitions seamless.
Includes commands like :Cheovim deep-clean to remove unused plugins and remote configs, aiding in system maintenance.
Cons
Only works with init.lua configurations, excluding users with init.vim setups, and support for init.vim is only a potential future addition.
Requires moving existing configs, clearing plugin directories, and managing symlinks, which can be error-prone and cumbersome for new users.
The README explicitly states it may not work on Windows, limiting its cross-platform usability.
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