nvim-treesitter-textobjects

nvim-treesitter-textobjects is a Neovim plugin that leverages Tree-sitter's parsing capabilities to define and manipulate text objects based on the abstract syntax tree (AST) of your code. It enables precise, language-aware editing operations, moving beyond simple regex-based text objects to understand the actual structure of programming languages.

Key Features

• Syntax-Aware Selection — Define custom text objects (like @function.inner or @class.outer) for precise selection within syntactic structures.
• Intelligent Movement — Jump between text objects (e.g., functions, classes, loops) with mappings that understand code hierarchy.
• Node Swapping — Swap adjacent syntactic nodes (like parameters or arguments) with simple commands.
• Repeatable Actions — Make movements repeatable with ; and , for efficient navigation.
• Extensible Queries — Override or extend built-in textobjects by adding custom Tree-sitter query files.
• Multiple Modes — Support for charwise, linewise, and blockwise selection modes per text object.

Philosophy

The plugin embraces Tree-sitter's accuracy to provide text objects that are deeply integrated with the language's syntax, offering a more reliable and intuitive editing experience compared to traditional pattern-based approaches.