Question 1

How do I install im-select.nvim on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Download im-select.exe from the GitHub link, add it to your PATH, then configure the plugin in Neovim with default_command set to 'im-select.exe' and default_im_select to '1033' for English US keyboard.

Question 2

im-select.nvim vs the original vim-im-select: which is better?

Accepted Answer

im-select.nvim is a pure Lua rewrite for Neovim, offering better reliability and modern config options like async switching. The original vim-im-select is for Vim and may have quirks, so im-select.nvim is preferred for Neovim users.

Question 3

How to fix 'binary not found' error in im-select.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the required CLI tool (e.g., macism or im-select.exe) is installed and accessible in your system's PATH. Use the check commands in the README, like 'which macism' or 'where im-select.exe', to verify installation.

Question 4

Can im-select.nvim work with Wayland on Linux?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the input method framework; currently, it only supports Fcitx5, Fcitx, and IBus, which may have limited Wayland compatibility. For SwayWM or other compositors, you might need to use supported frameworks or wait for updates.

Question 5

How to customize which events trigger input method switching?

Accepted Answer

In the setup function, modify the set_default_events and set_previous_events tables. For example, add 'FocusGained' if needed, but note it was removed by default due to problems, so test carefully.

Question 6

Does im-select.nvim support switching between multiple CJK input methods?

Accepted Answer

It switches based on the IM name set in default_im_select, so you can configure it for specific identifiers. However, automatic cycling between multiple CJK IMs isn't built-in; you'd need manual event tweaks or external scripts.

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