Question 1

How to set up telescope-alternate with fzf-lua instead of Telescope?

Accepted Answer

Set the picker option to 'fzf-lua' in your configuration, ensure fzf-lua is installed, and use the Lua function require('telescope-alternate').alternate_file() to invoke it, as detailed in the README's usage section for fzf-lua.

Question 2

telescope-alternate vs vim-projectionist for file navigation?

Accepted Answer

telescope-alternate uses regex-based patterns with support for multiple pickers and file creation, while vim-projectionist relies on declarative templates. Choose telescope-alternate for flexible regex mappings and dual-picker options, or vim-projectionist for simpler, template-driven workflows without regex complexity.

Question 3

How to create a custom transformer like pluralization in telescope-alternate?

Accepted Answer

Define a function in the transformers table of your setup, e.g., my_pluralize = function(text) return text .. 's' end, and reference it in patterns using [1:my_pluralize], as explained in the custom transformers section with examples.

Question 4

Does telescope-alternate work with Vim or only Neovim?

Accepted Answer

It is designed specifically for Neovim due to its Lua implementation and dependencies on Neovim plugins like Telescope, so it is not compatible with standard Vim and requires Neovim for full functionality.

Question 5

How to map between source files and test files in a JavaScript project?

Accepted Answer

Use a regex pattern like 'src/(.*).js' to 'test/[1].test.js' in your mappings, leveraging capture groups and optionally transformers for naming conventions, similar to the Rails and RSpec examples provided.

Question 6

Can telescope-alternate handle multiple alternate files for a single source file?

Accepted Answer

Yes, each pattern can have multiple destination targets, and when invoked, the picker displays all possible alternates, allowing selection from existing files or creation of new ones, as shown in the configuration examples with multiple targets.

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