Question 1

How to set up other.nvim for a React project?

Accepted Answer

Add 'react' to the mappings array in the setup function. The built-in mappings handle associations between components and tests or styles, but you may need custom mappings for non-standard structures using regex patterns.

Question 2

other.nvim vs vim-projectionist: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

other.nvim is Neovim-specific with modern Lua configuration and hooks, while vim-projectionist is Vim-compatible and more established. Choose other.nvim for tighter Neovim integration and customization, but vim-projectionist if you need broader editor support.

Question 3

Can other.nvim create new files on the fly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, enable showMissingFiles in config to display non-existing files in the picker. Selecting them creates the file, and you can use the onOpenFile hook to populate templates or integrate with other plugins.

Question 4

How to bind other.nvim commands to key shortcuts?

Accepted Answer

Use vim.api.nvim_set_keymap in your init.lua, as shown in the README. For example, map '<leader>ll' to :Other for quick navigation, and similar binds for splits or tabs.

Question 5

Does other.nvim work with monorepos or complex nested folders?

Accepted Answer

It can, but requires careful regex patterns in mappings to handle deep or variable structures. Function-based patterns in Lua offer more flexibility, but setup becomes more involved compared to simple projects.

Question 6

What happens if multiple mappings match the same file?

Accepted Answer

The plugin opens a file picker to let you choose, and it remembers your selection if rememberBuffers is enabled. Use contexts like :Other test to narrow down mappings for specific file types.

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