nvim-lsp-endhints
A Neovim plugin that displays LSP inlay hints at the end of lines instead of within them for better editing flow.
What is nvim-lsp-endhints?
nvim-lsp-endhints is a Neovim plugin that repositions LSP inlay hints—such as type annotations and parameter names—to the end of lines instead of within the code. It solves the problem of inline hints disrupting vim motions and cluttering code, particularly for languages with verbose type systems. The plugin integrates seamlessly with Neovim's built-in LSP capabilities.
Neovim users who work with LSP-supported languages (e.g., TypeScript, Go, Lua, C++) and find inline inlay hints intrusive to their editing workflow. It's especially useful for developers who rely heavily on vim motions and prefer cleaner line-based displays.
Unlike other inlay hint plugins, nvim-lsp-endhints is extremely lightweight (~250 LOC) and focuses solely on repositioning hints without extra bloat. It offers a simple toggle between end-of-line and default inline hints, giving users flexibility while maintaining compatibility with Neovim's native LSP functions.
Overview
Display LSP inlay hints at the end of the line, rather than within the line.
Use Cases
Best For
- TypeScript developers dealing with long type annotations inline
- Vim/Neovim users who want inlay hints without breaking cursor navigation
- Go programmers using gopls for parameter and type hints
- Lua developers leveraging lua-ls for code insights
- C++ coders working with clangd inlay hints
- Anyone preferring minimal, non-intrusive LSP hint displays
Not Ideal For
- Developers who need inlay hints displayed only for the current line, as the plugin lacks native support and requires custom code
- Users running multiple plugins that modify inlay hints, due to handler override risks and compatibility issues
- Teams on Neovim versions below 0.10, since it has a strict version requirement
- Projects requiring advanced, interactive hint displays beyond static end-of-line positioning
Pros & Cons
Pros
Moves hints to line ends to prevent disruption to cursor navigation and editing flow, specifically addressing issues with long type hints in languages like TypeScript as noted in the background section.
Implements only ~250 lines of code by overriding Neovim's built-in handler, making it simpler than archived alternatives like nvim-inlayhints.
Provides enable, disable, and toggle functions to seamlessly switch between end-of-line and default inline hints, integrating with Neovim's native LSP commands.
Offers hintFormatFunc for tailoring hint display per filetype or LSP, with practical examples in the FAQ for specific use cases like rust_analyzer.
Cons
Lacks built-in support for displaying hints only on the current line, a limitation admitted in the FAQ that forces users to implement custom snippets.
Overrides Neovim's textDocument/inlayHint handler, which can incompatibility with other inlay hint plugins, requiring workarounds as warned in the compatibility FAQ.
Requires manual enablement of inlay hints for each LSP server (e.g., TypeScript, gopls), adding setup complexity beyond the plugin's own configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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