Question 1

How to install flash.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided Lua snippet in the README: add it to your lazy.nvim spec with event = 'VeryLazy' and set up keys for jump, treesitter, and remote functions. Remember to use a Lua function or <cmd>lua for the rhs to preserve dot-repeat.

Question 2

flash.nvim vs leap.nvim: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

flash.nvim focuses on visual labels and deep integration with search/Treesitter, while leap.nvim emphasizes speed and minimalism. Choose flash.nvim if you want richer feedback and customizability; pick leap.nvim for a lighter, faster jump experience.

Question 3

Can I use flash.nvim without Treesitter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you'll lose the Treesitter-specific features like node selection. The plugin still works for search and char motions, so it's usable, though less feature-complete for syntax-aware navigation.

Question 4

How to customize jump label colors in flash.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Modify the highlight groups in your config: set groups like FlashLabel or FlashMatch to your preferred colors, as shown in the highlights table. You can link them to existing Neovim highlight groups or define custom ones.

Question 5

Does flash.nvim work with telescope?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there's an integration example in the README that adds flash jumping to Telescope results. It uses a custom action to set the selection in the picker, allowing label-based navigation within telescope windows.

Question 6

How to disable flash.nvim for specific filetypes?

Accepted Answer

Use the exclude option in the search config: add filetype strings or a function to filter windows. For instance, exclude = { 'notify', 'cmp_menu' } or a custom function that checks vim.bo.filetype.

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