spamguard.nvim
A Neovim plugin that detects excessive key spamming and suggests more efficient motion alternatives.
Overview
spamguard.nvim is a minimal Neovim plugin designed to improve editing efficiency by detecting repetitive key presses and offering smarter alternatives. It helps users break the habit of inefficient navigation by providing real-time feedback and usage statistics.
Key Features
- Spam Detection — Monitors keys like
j,k,h,l, andwfor excessive repetition. - Smart Suggestions — Displays context-aware recommendations (e.g., "use 10j") when spam is detected.
- Usage Tracking — Records daily and weekly key usage statistics accessible via
:SpamStats. - Customizable Configuration — Allows adjustment of thresholds and suggestion messages per key.
- Context Awareness — Automatically ignores common file explorers and can be disabled per-buffer.
Philosophy
The plugin emphasizes minimalism and user education, aiming to subtly guide users toward more efficient Vim motions without being intrusive.
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