Question 1

How to install sad.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

While the README covers Plug and Packer, for lazy.nvim, add it to your config with dependencies like guihua.lua. Ensure sad, fzf, and delta are installed separately for full functionality.

Question 2

sad.nvim vs nvim-spectre which is better?

Accepted Answer

sad.nvim uses sad and fzf for interactive selection with delta previews, while nvim-spectre uses rg and sed. Choose sad.nvim for a visual, fzf-driven workflow, but nvim-spectre might suit those preferring tighter Lua integration.

Question 3

Does sad.nvim support multi-file find and replace?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's designed for project-wide operations using fd or git ls-files to list files, as mentioned in the README for targeting entire folders or specific file types.

Question 4

How to use git ls-files instead of fd in sad.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Configure the ls_file option in setup to 'git ls-files', allowing you to use git for file listing instead of fd, as specified in the configuration examples.

Question 5

Why is sad.nvim not showing previews?

Accepted Answer

Ensure delta or another diff tool is installed and set in the diff configuration option. Enable debug mode in setup to check for errors with external dependencies.

Question 6

Can sad.nvim handle regex patterns?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports regex capture groups and multi-line patterns, with examples in the README for complex replacements like 'Sad "(\d+)" '🌈$1🌈'.

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