Question 1

How to install gruvbox.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Add { 'ellisonleao/gruvbox.nvim', priority = 1000, config = true, opts = ... } to your lazy.nvim setup, then call require('gruvbox').setup() before setting the colorscheme with vim.cmd([[colorscheme gruvbox]]), as detailed in the README.

Question 2

gruvbox.nvim vs original gruvbox for Vim, which is better?

Accepted Answer

gruvbox.nvim is a Lua-based port for Neovim that adds Tree-sitter and LSP semantic highlighting, offering better performance and modern features, while the original is Vimscript-based and lacks these integrations. Choose gruvbox.nvim for Neovim-specific enhancements.

Question 3

Can I use a transparent background with gruvbox.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, enable transparent_mode in the setup by setting transparent_mode = true, which allows for see-through backgrounds in Neovim windows, as mentioned in the configuration options.

Question 4

How to override highlight groups for specific languages?

Accepted Answer

Use the overrides option in setup, such as ['@comment.lua'] = { bg = '#000000' }, to customize Tree-sitter or LSP groups. Refer to the README for syntax and attribute examples like fg or bg.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for gruvbox.nvim?

Accepted Answer

It requires Neovim 0.8.0 or higher, as specified in the README, and basic knowledge of Lua configuration for setup and customization via package managers like packer or lazy.nvim.

Question 6

Is gruvbox.nvim compatible with all Neovim plugins?

Accepted Answer

While it works with standard plugins, some may require manual overrides if their highlight groups aren't covered by default, as the theme focuses on Tree-sitter and LSP integration rather than universal plugin support.

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