tiny-code-action.nvim
A Neovim plugin that provides a simple way to run and visualize code actions from language servers with multiple picker and diff backend options.
What is tiny-code-action.nvim?
tiny-code-action.nvim is a Neovim plugin that provides an enhanced interface for viewing and applying Language Server Protocol (LSP) code actions. It solves the problem of blindly executing code fixes or refactors by offering visual diff previews and multiple picker interfaces to safely review changes before applying them.
Neovim users who work with LSP-enabled languages and want a better way to visualize and manage code actions like refactors, quick fixes, and import organization.
Developers choose this plugin for its visual diff previews, support for multiple picker interfaces, and full LSP code action protocol implementation, which provides a safer and more informative code action workflow compared to basic implementations.
Overview
A Neovim plugin that provides a simple way to run and visualize code actions with Telescope.
Use Cases
Best For
- Previewing code changes from language servers before applying them
- Managing refactoring actions in Neovim with visual feedback
- Customizing how code actions are displayed and filtered
- Integrating code action workflows with Telescope or other pickers
- Working with language servers that use partial code actions like Omnisharp
- Adding hotkey-driven code action selection in Neovim buffers
Not Ideal For
- Developers working with language servers not yet tested or supported by the plugin
- Teams that prioritize instant code action execution over visual previews, especially for large-scale refactors
- Users seeking a minimalist Neovim setup without external dependencies like delta or difftastic
Pros & Cons
Pros
Supports Telescope, fzf-lua, snacks.nvim, vim.ui.select, and a built-in buffer picker, enabling seamless workflow integration with existing Neovim setups.
Offers previews using backends like delta, difftastic, or Neovim's built-in diff, allowing safe review of code changes before applying them, as shown in the README examples.
Implements nearly the full LSP code action protocol, making it compatible with any language server, including those using partial code actions like Omnisharp.
Allows custom icons per action kind, formatted titles via a function, and filters by client, kind, or custom logic, providing fine-grained control over code action presentation.
Cons
The delta backend can be slow for big code changes, as noted in the README warning, forcing a trade-off between visual richness and speed unless using the vim backend.
The developer explicitly warns that not all language servers have been tested, which could lead to compatibility issues or bugs in untested environments.
Setup involves multiple dependencies, optional pickers, and extensive options like backend_opts and filters, which may overwhelm users looking for a plug-and-play solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
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