Question 1

How to set up smartcolumn.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Add the plugin to your lazy.nvim configuration with the opts table, as shown in the README: use `{ 'm4xshen/smartcolumn.nvim', opts = {} }` and call setup if opts isn't set. This integrates seamlessly with lazy.nvim's management.

Question 2

Does smartcolumn.nvim work with Vim?

Accepted Answer

No, smartcolumn.nvim is designed exclusively for Neovim and relies on Neovim-specific APIs, so it won't function in traditional Vim. You'd need alternative plugins or configurations for Vim.

Question 3

How to set custom colorcolumn for different filetypes?

Accepted Answer

Use the custom_colorcolumn option in the setup function—for example, set it to `{ ruby = '120', java = { '180', '200' } }` to apply specific limits. The README also allows function-based logic for more complex scenarios.

Question 4

smartcolumn.nvim vs other plugins like vim-colorcolumn?

Accepted Answer

smartcolumn.nvim focuses on dynamically hiding and showing the colorcolumn based on line length, while many alternatives like vim-colorcolumn are static. It offers more intelligent behavior but requires Neovim and configuration.

Question 5

Can I use multiple colorcolumns with smartcolumn.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, set the colorcolumn option to a table like `{ '80', '100' }` to highlight multiple columns. The plugin will show them when lines exceed those limits, as per the dynamic visibility feature.

Question 6

How to disable smartcolumn for specific filetypes?

Accepted Answer

Add the filetypes to the disabled_filetypes table in your config—for instance, `disabled_filetypes = { 'help', 'text', 'markdown' }` will hide the colorcolumn for those, as detailed in the configuration section.

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