Question 1

How do I install nvim-neoclip with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Add it as a dependency in your lazy.nvim setup with require and config function, ensuring Telescope or FZF-Lua is installed, as shown in the installation section. Make sure to call require('neoclip').setup() after dependencies are loaded.

Question 2

nvim-neoclip vs clipmenu: which is better for Neovim?

Accepted Answer

nvim-neoclip is built specifically for Neovim with Lua integration and picker support, while clipmenu is a general CLI tool. nvim-neoclip offers tighter workflow integration but depends on Neovim and plugins like Telescope, whereas clipmenu works system-wide but lacks Neovim-native features.

Question 3

Why isn't my macro history working in nvim-neoclip?

Accepted Answer

This likely means you're not on Neovim nightly; check with :echo exists('##RecordingLeave'). Macro recording requires Neovim nightly for the RecordingLeave event, as specified in the README's macros section.

Question 4

How can I delete entries from nvim-neoclip history?

Accepted Answer

Use the delete keybinding (default <c-d> in insert mode) in the Telescope picker, or call :lua require('neoclip').clear_history() to remove all entries, as detailed in the remove entries section.

Question 5

Does nvim-neoclip sync with the system clipboard?

Accepted Answer

It can populate registers like '*' and '+' for system clipboard integration when configured, but it primarily manages internal yank history. You need to set default_register to include these registers for seamless sync.

Question 6

How to filter out whitespace yanks in nvim-neoclip?

Accepted Answer

Define a custom filter function in setup that checks regcontents, as shown in the tips section. Example code is provided to exclude pure whitespace entries based on vim.fn.match.

Question 7

Is persistent storage slow in nvim-neoclip?

Accepted Answer

It can be if continuous_sync is enabled, as it writes to SQLite on every yank. The README notes potential delays and suggests alternatives like db_pull/db_push for manual syncing to balance performance.

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