Question 1

How to install lualine.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Add it as a dependency in your lazy.nvim spec: use { 'nvim-lualine/lualine.nvim', dependencies = { 'nvim-tree/nvim-web-devicons' } }. Ensure Neovim is version 0.7 or higher for full functionality.

Question 2

lualine.nvim vs lightline: which is better for Neovim?

Accepted Answer

lualine.nvim is faster and more customizable with Lua, but lightline might suit users preferring Vimscript or older setups. For Neovim-specific features and performance, lualine is generally recommended.

Question 3

How to change the theme in lualine?

Accepted Answer

Set the 'theme' option in the setup function, e.g., theme = 'gruvbox'. You can also customize themes by modifying color tables, as detailed in the README's theme customization section.

Question 4

Does lualine support global statusline in Neovim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, enable it by setting globalstatus = true in options, but this requires Neovim 0.7 or higher. It consolidates statuslines into a single bar at the bottom of the editor.

Question 5

How to add a custom component to lualine?

Accepted Answer

Define a Lua function that returns a string and add it to a section, e.g., sections = { lualine_a = { my_function } }. The README provides examples for Lua functions, Vim functions, and expressions.

Question 6

Why aren't icons showing up in my lualine setup?

Accepted Answer

Ensure you have a patched font installed and the nvim-web-devicons plugin loaded. Also, check that icons_enabled is set to true in options or component-specific settings.

Question 7

Can I use lualine with other tabline plugins?

Accepted Answer

Yes, lualine can complement plugins like nvim-bufferline by configuring only specific sections, or you can disable lualine's tabline and use alternatives, as mentioned in the tabline section.

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