Question 1

How do I install multicursor.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the example config from the README, specifying the branch '1.0' and setting up keymaps in your init.lua. Call mc.setup() and define mappings like for line adding and n for word matching, as shown in the detailed setup.

Question 2

Does multicursor.nvim support undo/redo with multiple cursors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it has integrated undo/redo support, allowing you to revert changes made across all cursors in a single operation, maintaining Vim's native undo history without disruption.

Question 3

What's the difference between multicursor.nvim and vim-multiple-cursors?

Accepted Answer

multicursor.nvim is built specifically for Neovim with deeper API integration, offering advanced features like cursor-specific registers and regex-based splitting, while vim-multiple-cursors is older and may lack these Neovim-specific optimizations and extensibility.

Question 4

How can I add cursors to every match of a regex in multicursor.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the matchAddCursor function with keymaps like n for forward matching or the operator m with regex patterns, as documented in the advanced actions section, allowing precise cursor placement based on regular expressions.

Question 5

Can I use multicursor.nvim with neovim snippets and autocompletion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports snippet expansion via vim.snippet.expand and integrates with Neovim's native autocompletion, enabling intelligent code completion across all cursor positions for efficient editing.

Question 6

How to handle keymap conflicts in multicursor.nvim?

Accepted Answer

The plugin uses keymap layers that only apply when multiple cursors are active, reducing conflicts, but you may need to manually adjust your config to avoid clashes with existing mappings, especially in complex setups.

Question 7

Does multicursor.nvim work with mouse selections?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports mouse-based cursor addition and removal using control + left click mappings, as shown in the example config, making it versatile for both keyboard and mouse-driven workflows.

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