Question 1

How do I change the key mapping for follow-md-links.nvim?

Accepted Answer

You can override the default mapping by setting a custom keymap in your Neovim configuration. For example, use vim.keymap.set to map a different key to the plugin's function, but check the README for specific Lua examples.

Question 2

Does follow-md-links.nvim work with lazy loading in Neovim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the plugin supports lazy loading via package managers like Lazy.nvim. You can add it to your setup with the provided configuration snippet to load only when editing markdown files for efficiency.

Question 3

What should I do if a markdown link doesn't open correctly?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the link format matches supported types (e.g., web links must start with http/https). For file paths, verify they are accessible and correctly relative to the current file, as the plugin handles absolute and relative paths.

Question 4

Can follow-md-links.nvim handle links with special characters or spaces?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify, but typical markdown parsing should handle encoded spaces or special characters. However, complex paths might require proper escaping, similar to standard markdown behavior in Neovim.

Question 5

follow-md-links.nvim vs. other markdown plugins like vim-markdown: which is better for link navigation?

Accepted Answer

follow-md-links.nvim focuses solely on link following with precise cursor placement, while vim-markdown offers broader syntax support. Choose this plugin if you need dedicated, efficient link navigation without extra features.

Question 6

How to open web links in a specific browser instead of the default?

Accepted Answer

The plugin uses the system's default browser; to change this, you'd need to configure Neovim's external command handling or override the plugin's web link opening logic, which isn't documented in the README.

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