Question 1

How to install fidget.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Add 'j-hui/fidget.nvim' to your Lazy plugin spec with an opts table. For example: { 'j-hui/fidget.nvim', opts = {} }. Ensure Neovim v0.11.3 is installed and LSP servers that support $/progress, like rust-analyzer, are configured.

Question 2

fidget.nvim vs nvim-notify: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

fidget.nvim excels at LSP progress with a dedicated window and spinners, while nvim-notify is a general-purpose backend with more animation styles. Choose fidget for integrated LSP updates; nvim-notify for broader notification features.

Question 3

How to customize the fidget.nvim window position?

Accepted Answer

Use the window.align and window.relative options in setup. For a bottom-right corner display, set align='bottom' and relative='editor', then adjust x_padding and y_padding for precise placement relative to the editor.

Question 4

Why isn't fidget.nvim showing LSP progress messages?

Accepted Answer

Check if your LSP server supports $/progress, and ensure it's not in the progress.ignore list. Also, verify that notification.override_vim_notify is set if using vim.notify() redirection, and that the window isn't suppressed.

Question 5

How to view notification history in fidget.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the :Fidget history command with flags for filtering by time or group, or integrate with Telescope by loading the extension and running :Telescope fidget to search and manage past notifications interactively.

Question 6

Can I use custom spinner animations in fidget.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, modify the progress.display.progress_icon option in setup. You can use predefined patterns like 'dots' or define custom ASCII sequences, with inspiration from the cli-spinners package acknowledged in the README.

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