How to install mkdnflow.nvim with Lazy.nvim?

Add the plugin to your Lazy setup using the provided Lua snippet, specifying filetypes like markdown for lazy loading. The README includes detailed installation examples for various package managers.

Mkdnflow vs vim-markdown: which is better for note-taking?

Mkdnflow offers a more comprehensive suite with tables, to-dos, and notebook navigation, while vim-markdown focuses on syntax and basic features. Choose Mkdnflow for all-in-one functionality in Neovim.

How do I set up wiki-style links in mkdnflow?

Configure links.style to 'wiki' in the setup function, and adjust options like compact and transform_on_create for custom behavior. The README provides examples for creating and following wiki links.

Does mkdnflow support bibliography completion for academic writing?

Yes, enable the bib module and set up a .bib file path; it integrates with nvim-cmp for completion, allowing citation following and reference management as shown in the features.

How can I create a new markdown file with a template when following a link?

Enable new_file_template.enabled and define the template with placeholders like title and date in the configuration. This automatically inserts content when creating files via links.

mkdnflow.nvim

GPL-3.0Luav2.22.2

A Neovim plugin for fluent navigation and management of markdown notebooks and document collections.

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What is mkdnflow.nvim?

Mkdnflow.nvim is a comprehensive Neovim plugin designed to enhance the experience of working with raw markdown documents and collections like notebooks and wikis. It provides numerous convenience functions for navigation, link handling, and content management, making it ideal for notetaking, personal knowledge management, and static website building.

Target Audience

Neovim users who primarily work with markdown for tasks like note-taking, personal knowledge management (PKM), or building static websites. It is specifically for developers and writers who prefer a fluent, keyboard-driven workflow within raw markdown files.

Value Proposition

Developers choose Mkdnflow for its comprehensive, all-in-one feature set covering links, tables, lists, to-dos, and navigation, all highly configurable to adapt to personal preferences. Its unique selling point is enabling a fluent, notebook-like workflow for raw markdown without imposing rigid structures or requiring external tools.

Overview

Fluent navigation and management of markdown notebooks

Use Cases

Best For

Creating and managing interconnected markdown notebooks or wikis within Neovim.

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Writing academic or technical documents with citations and bibliography support via .bib files.

Building and maintaining static websites from raw markdown source files.

Managing complex to-do lists with status propagation and sorting directly in markdown.

Working with markdown tables, including creation, formatting, and navigation, with Pandoc grid table support.

Enhancing raw markdown editing with features like section folding, link concealment, and intelligent list management.

Not Ideal For

Users working in editors other than Neovim, as it's exclusively a Neovim plugin with no cross-editor support.
Teams requiring real-time collaborative markdown editing, since it focuses on local file management without built-in sync or sharing features.
Developers who prefer minimal, single-purpose plugins, as Mkdnflow's comprehensive suite adds overhead and complexity for basic markdown needs.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Comprehensive Feature Set

Includes link handling, table support, list management, to-dos, folding, and navigation, covering most markdown editing needs in one plugin, as detailed in the features section.

Highly Configurable Workflow

Offers modular enable/disable options and extensive settings, such as link transformations and to-do status customization, allowing users to tailor the experience to their preferences.

Advanced To-Do Management

Supports status propagation, sorting, and customizable highlighting, making it robust for task tracking in markdown documents, with examples shown in the to-do configuration.

Flexible Link Handling

Supports multiple link types including citations, footnotes, and wiki links, with options for auto-creation and transformation, enhancing notebook-like navigation.

Cons

Incomplete Feature Implementation

Some advertised features like table of contents window and YAML block folding are marked as not yet implemented in the README, which may disappoint users expecting full functionality.

Complex Configuration Overhead

The extensive Lua-based configuration and modular setup require significant time to customize, potentially overwhelming users seeking a plug-and-play solution.

Neovim Version Dependency

Requires Neovim >= 0.9.5, excluding users on older versions or other editors, and adds compatibility constraints for some environments.

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