Question 1

how to install indent-blankline.nvim with lazy.nvim

Accepted Answer

Use the Lua snippet from the README: add the plugin spec with 'opts = {}' for defaults, or pass a configuration table. Ensure Neovim is up-to-date and call require('ibl').setup() after installation.

Question 2

indent-blankline.nvim vs vim-indent-guides

Accepted Answer

Indent-blankline.nvim is Neovim-specific and uses virtual text for better compatibility, plus offers Tree-sitter scope highlighting. Vim-indent-guides targets Vim and may use different rendering methods, making it less integrated for modern Neovim setups.

Question 3

how to change indent colors in indent-blankline.nvim

Accepted Answer

Configure the 'indent.highlight' option in setup using custom highlight groups. The README shows examples with hooks to define colors and reset them on colorscheme changes for consistent theming.

Question 4

does indent-blankline.nvim work with Tree-sitter

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only for scope highlighting, which requires Tree-sitter to be set up in your Neovim. This feature visualizes where variables are accessible, not just indentation, enhancing code readability.

Question 5

how to disable indent-blankline for specific filetypes

Accepted Answer

Use the 'exclude' option in the configuration table. Refer to ':help ibl.config' for details on specifying filetype patterns to skip indentation guides, keeping your editor clean for certain files.

Question 6

troubleshoot indent-blankline.nvim not showing guides

Accepted Answer

First, ensure you're on the latest Neovim and have called setup(). Check if virtual text is enabled, and for scope issues, verify Tree-sitter installation and language parsers. The README emphasizes compatibility with stable Neovim.

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