Question 1

nvim-hardline vs lualine which is better?

Accepted Answer

nvim-hardline is lighter and more minimal, focusing on essential features with less overhead, while lualine offers more built-in components and themes. Choose hardline for peak performance, lualine for richer out-of-the-box functionality.

Question 2

How to add a custom part to nvim-hardline?

Accepted Answer

Define a Lua function that returns a string and add it to the sections table in setup. For example, create a function for custom text and reference it in the item attribute of a section, similar to the provided parts like filename or git.

Question 3

Does nvim-hardline support tabline?

Accepted Answer

No, nvim-hardline only provides a statusline and an optional bufferline for open buffers. For tabline functionality to manage tabs, you would need a separate plugin dedicated to that purpose.

Question 4

How to change the theme in nvim-hardline?

Accepted Answer

Set the theme option in setup, but note that only a default theme is provided; custom themes require defining color classes in your Lua configuration, as there are no pre-packaged alternatives.

Question 5

nvim-hardline git status not showing

Accepted Answer

Ensure you have a compatible git plugin installed, such as vim-gitgutter or gitsigns.nvim, and that it's properly configured. The git part in hardline relies on these external tools to fetch and display status information.

Question 6

How to hide sections in nvim-hardline based on window width?

Accepted Answer

Use the hide attribute in section definitions, which specifies a character threshold below which the section is hidden. For instance, set hide = 100 to conceal a section when the window is less than 100 characters wide.

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