Question 1

How do I add my own Neovim configuration to Lazyman?

Accepted Answer

Use the '-C url' and '-N nvimdir' options with the lazyman command to install and initialize custom configurations not in the supported list, as explained in the Custom configurations section of the README.

Question 2

Is Lazyman better than manually managing Neovim configs?

Accepted Answer

Lazyman excels for trying multiple configs quickly, but if you only use one stable setup, manual management avoids the overhead of Lazyman's tools and disk usage. It's a trade-off between convenience and simplicity.

Question 3

Can I use Lazyman on a system with slow internet?

Accepted Answer

Initial setups require downloading large repositories and plugins, which can be slow; you can install only specific configurations to reduce download times, but it's not ideal for bandwidth-limited environments.

Question 4

What happens if a configuration breaks after an update through Lazyman?

Accepted Answer

Lazyman provides update options, but breaking changes in third-party configs are possible; you can use the removal feature ('-r' option) to delete problematic configs and reinstall, though this requires manual intervention.

Question 5

How does Lazyman handle plugin conflicts between different configurations?

Accepted Answer

Each configuration is isolated using the NVIM_APPNAME environment variable, so plugins are managed separately per config, reducing conflicts but increasing overall disk usage and complexity.

Question 6

Is Lazyman good for Neovim beginners?

Accepted Answer

It simplifies trying pre-built configs, but beginners might be overwhelmed by the choices; starting with a single, well-documented starter config like Kickstart might be more approachable without Lazyman's management layer.

Question 7

Can I run Lazyman in a Docker container?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lazyman has Docker workflows mentioned in the README badges and is available as a Kasm workspace, making it suitable for containerized environments, though setup may require additional configuration.

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