Question 1

How do I lazy load a plugin with pckr.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'cond' key in the plugin spec with helper functions like cmd() or keys(). For example, {'plugin', cond = cmd('Command')} loads the plugin when the command is first invoked, as shown in the README examples.

Question 2

Is pckr.nvim better than lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

pckr.nvim excels with lockfile support and declarative config without compilation, ideal for reproducible setups. lazy.nvim focuses on ultra-fast lazy loading; choose pckr.nvim if version pinning is critical, but lazy.nvim might offer more granular loading options.

Question 3

How to migrate from packer.nvim to pckr.nvim?

Accepted Answer

The syntax is similar since pckr.nvim is a spiritual successor. You can often adapt your packer.nvim config by removing compilation steps and adjusting to pckr.nvim's API, but check the README for differences like lockfile commands.

Question 4

What are post-install hooks in pckr.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Post-install hooks are specified with the 'run' key, which can be a shell command, Neovim command, or Lua function. For instance, { 'plugin', run = 'yarn install' } runs a shell command in the plugin directory after installation.

Question 5

How to handle plugin dependencies in pckr.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'requires' key in the plugin spec to list dependencies, which are automatically installed and cleaned up when unused. The README explains this with examples, though note the 'TODO' for more details.

Question 6

Does pckr.nvim work with Vim?

Accepted Answer

No, pckr.nvim is exclusively for Neovim v0.9 or newer, leveraging Neovim-specific APIs and features, so it's incompatible with standard Vim.

Question 7

How to use lockfiles for version control in pckr.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Run :Pckr lock to generate a lockfile with current plugin commits, and :Pckr restore to revert to those versions. This ensures reproducible environments, as highlighted in the features section.

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