Question 1

How do I stop guess-indent from running automatically when I open a file?

Accepted Answer

In the setup configuration, set 'auto_cmd' to false. For example, require('guess-indent').setup({ auto_cmd = false }) will disable automatic detection on buffer open.

Question 2

Guess-indent vs vim-sleuth: which one is better for accuracy?

Accepted Answer

vim-sleuth uses a slower, more sophisticated heuristic that can handle edge cases better, while guess-indent prioritizes speed with a simpler algorithm. Choose vim-sleuth for smarter detection, or guess-indent for faster performance.

Question 3

Can guess-indent detect files with mixed tabs and spaces?

Accepted Answer

It detects the dominant indentation style (tabs or spaces) based on the first few hundred lines, but might not accurately handle files with evenly mixed or inconsistent usage throughout.

Question 4

What should I do if guess-indent sets the wrong indentation for a file?

Accepted Answer

Manually run the :GuessIndent command to re-detect, or adjust the buffer's indentation settings directly in Neovim. You can also tweak the configuration to exclude problematic filetypes.

Question 5

Is guess-indent easy to integrate with a Lua-based Neovim config?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's written in Lua and designed for Neovim, with a simple require and setup call that fits seamlessly into modern Lua configurations like those using packer.nvim.

Question 6

How do I manually trigger indentation detection with guess-indent?

Accepted Answer

Use the :GuessIndent command in Neovim to run detection on the current buffer. This is useful for re-detecting or when automatic detection is disabled.

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