A zero-dependency Neovim plugin for GhostText that enables editing browser text areas directly in Neovim.
nvim-ghost.nvim is a Neovim plugin that connects to the GhostText browser extension, enabling users to edit text from web pages directly in Neovim. It solves the problem of context switching between browser and editor by providing a seamless editing experience for online text areas. The plugin is designed to be lightweight with zero dependencies and supports various operating systems including WSL.
Neovim users who frequently edit text in web browsers, such as developers writing documentation, comments, or form content, and want a more powerful editing environment.
Developers choose nvim-ghost.nvim for its simplicity, zero-dependency design, and robust cross-platform support, offering a reliable and configurable alternative to other GhostText integrations without the overhead of external tools.
:ghost: GhostText plugin for Neovim with zero dependencies :tada: Supports neovim running inside WSL too! :partying_face: Windows/Linux/macOS supported out-of-the-box! :smile: (Other OSes need python3.6+ installed)
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The plugin uses pre-packaged binaries for major OSes, eliminating the need for Python or additional installations, as highlighted in the README's emphasis on simplicity.
Explicitly supports Neovim inside Windows Subsystem for Linux, making it a reliable choice for Windows-based developers, as noted in the features.
Works out-of-the-box on Windows, Linux, and macOS with fallback scripts for other OSes, ensuring broad accessibility, as detailed in the customization section.
Allows setting autocommands per domain for actions like filetype setting, enabling tailored workflows for different websites, as explained in the README examples.
Users on non-standard operating systems must manually install Python and configure the plugin, adding complexity and potential for errors, as admitted in the 'Other Operating Systems' section.
Manual start options are labeled as experimental and not thoroughly tested, which could lead to reliability issues in production use, as warned in the README.
The plugin's functionality is entirely tied to the GhostText browser extension, making it vulnerable to extension bugs, discontinuation, or compatibility changes outside its control.