Question 1

How to install nerdy.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Add the plugin configuration to your lazy.nvim setup with dependencies for snacks.nvim, specify keys for keybindings like <leader>in, and set opts such as max_recents and copy_to_clipboard, as detailed in the README's installation example.

Question 2

nerdy.nvim vs nerdicons.nvim which should I use?

Accepted Answer

nerdy.nvim offers auto-updates from official Nerd Font sources and Telescope integration, while nerdicons.nvim might have different foundational code; choose based on your need for latest icons and picker preferences, as nerdy.nvim builds on prior work but adds unique features.

Question 3

How to use nerdy.nvim with Telescope?

Accepted Answer

Load the Telescope extension by adding require('telescope').load_extension('nerdy') to your config, then use commands like :Telescope nerdy or Lua functions to browse icons, with separate functions for recents as shown in the README.

Question 4

Can nerdy.nvim copy icons to clipboard instead of inserting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, configure copy_to_clipboard = true in the opts and set copy_register if needed, allowing glyphs to be copied for use outside Neovim, though this requires additional setup compared to default insertion.

Question 5

Does nerdy.nvim work on Windows or with Vim?

Accepted Answer

It works on any platform where Neovim runs, but ensure your terminal supports Nerd Fonts for display. It does not work with traditional Vim, as it relies on Neovim-specific Lua APIs and modern features.

Question 6

How to update the icon list in nerdy.nvim manually?

Accepted Answer

Run the python scripts/generator.py command to fetch new icons from the official Nerd Font source, updating the glyph database automatically, but this requires Python and manual execution outside Neovim.

Question 7

Is multi-select available without snacks.nvim?

Accepted Answer

No, multi-select support is only available when using the snacks.nvim picker, as mentioned in the README; without it, you're limited to single icon selection via default Neovim UI.

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