Question 1

How do I install Treehopper with packer.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Add 'use mfussenegger/nvim-treehopper' to your packer.nvim configuration and run PackerSync. Ensure Neovim 0.7.2+ and any required parsers or LSP are set up first.

Question 2

What languages work best with Treehopper?

Accepted Answer

Languages with mature tree-sitter parsers, like Python, JavaScript, or Go, offer the best experience. For others, it relies on LSP fallback, which may be less accurate.

Question 3

Treehopper vs traditional Vim text objects for selecting code?

Accepted Answer

Treehopper provides syntax-aware precision for complex structures, while traditional text objects are faster for simple selections but less accurate. Choose based on your need for AST-level control.

Question 4

How to change the hint keys in Treehopper?

Accepted Answer

Configure hint_keys in your init.lua: require('tsht').config.hint_keys = {'h','j','f','d'}. The README explains that the first N characters are used, then it cycles through a-zA-Z.

Question 5

Does Treehopper work without installing tree-sitter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can fall back to Neovim's LSP client using selectionRange, but this may be slower or less precise than tree-sitter, and requires LSP to be properly configured.

Question 6

How to move to the end of a syntax node with Treehopper?

Accepted Answer

Use require('tsht').move({ side = 'end' }) after installing hop.nvim. The side parameter defaults to 'start', and movement depends on hop.nvim integration.

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