Question 1

How do I set up reactive.nvim to change cursor color in insert mode?

Accepted Answer

Create a preset with modes.i.hl.Cursor set to your desired colors, and ensure vim.opt.guicursor is adjusted. The README provides an example using a custom highlight group like MyCursor for this purpose.

Question 2

Does reactive.nvim work with popular color themes like tokyonight?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you'll need to create presets that match your theme's colors. Theme developers can also add native support by including reactive.nvim presets, as explained in the Extending Reactive section.

Question 3

reactive.nvim vs vim-highlightedyank or nvim-cursorline: which is better?

Accepted Answer

reactive.nvim is more comprehensive, offering mode-based, operator-based, and window-aware highlights in one plugin, while others focus on specific features. Choose reactive.nvim for all-in-one dynamic feedback, but it requires more configuration.

Question 4

Can I disable reactive.nvim for specific buffers or filetypes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the skip function in your preset to return true based on conditions like buffer type. The README shows an example skipping when buftype is empty, allowing fine-grained control.

Question 5

What's the performance impact of reactive.nvim on Neovim startup?

Accepted Answer

Minimal, as it initializes via events and doesn't monitor input. However, complex presets with many callbacks or heavy init functions might add slight overhead, so keep configurations lean.

Question 6

How to integrate reactive.nvim with other plugins like telescope.nvim?

Accepted Answer

For plugins with custom operators, use set_opfunc in mappings to notify reactive.nvim, then define opfuncs in your preset. The README details this with substitute.nvim as an example.

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