Question 1

How do I install DataViewer.nvim with Lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Add it to your Lazy.nvim setup with dependencies like plenary.nvim; the README provides a code snippet where you specify 'vidocqh/data-viewer.nvim' in your config. Ensure sqlite.lua is included if you need SQLite support.

Question 2

Can DataViewer.nvim edit CSV files or just view them?

Accepted Answer

It only views data; there's no mention of editing capabilities in the README. You can inspect tables but cannot modify the underlying files directly within the plugin.

Question 3

DataViewer.nvim vs. other Neovim data plugins – which is better?

Accepted Answer

Compared to plugins like vim-csv or nvim-data-viewer, DataViewer.nvim focuses on table visualization with floating windows and column highlighting, but it lacks editing features and has fewer supported filetypes, making it better for basic inspection.

Question 4

How to customize the column colors in DataViewer.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Define custom highlight groups like DataViewerColumn0 in your Neovim config and adjust the columnColorRoulette setting in the plugin's configuration to apply different colors for better visual distinction.

Question 5

Does DataViewer.nvim support large files without truncation?

Accepted Answer

By default, it limits views to 100 lines per table, but you can increase maxLineEachTable in the config. However, very large files might still be cumbersome due to performance or memory constraints in Neovim.

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