Question 1

How to install starry.nvim with Packer?

Accepted Answer

Add 'use {\'ray-x/starry.nvim\'}' to your Packer configuration, then call require('starry').setup() with your options. The README provides a detailed Lua example for setting up features like italics and contrast.

Question 2

Starry.nvim vs tokyonight.nvim: which has better theme variety?

Accepted Answer

Starry.nvim includes a wider range of themes in one plugin, from Material to Dracula and custom variants, while tokyonight focuses on a single aesthetic. Choose Starry if you want multiple options without installing separate plugins.

Question 3

Can I use a transparent background with starry.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, enable it by setting 'disable.background = true' in the configuration. The README shows examples in transparent mode for themes like moonlight, making it easy to achieve a cleaner editor look.

Question 4

How to change themes randomly in Neovim with starry?

Accepted Answer

Use the command ':colorscheme starry' to load a random theme from the collection. You can also call require('starry.functions').toggle_style() in Lua for more control over the switching process.

Question 5

Does starry.nvim support LSP diagnostics highlighting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it tracks LSP highlight updates, including groups like LspReferenceRead/Write, ensuring that diagnostics and code references are properly colored based on the selected theme.

Question 6

How to customize highlight groups like LineNr in starry.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'custom_highlights' table in your setup—for example, set 'LineNr = { fg = \'#777777\' }' to change the line number color. The README provides a comprehensive snippet for overriding various highlight groups.

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