Question 1

How to install vim-hcl in Vim?

Accepted Answer

Install using Vim's built-in package support by cloning the repository into the ~/.vim/pack/jvirtanen/start directory. Run 'git clone https://github.com/jvirtanen/vim-hcl.git' from that directory, and it should be automatically loaded, as per the README instructions.

Question 2

Does vim-hcl support Terraform 1.0?

Accepted Answer

The plugin was last updated in 2018, so it might not fully support Terraform 1.0 or HCL 2.0 syntax. It's best to check the GitHub repository for recent updates or test it with your configuration files to ensure compatibility.

Question 3

vim-hcl vs vim-terraform plugin

Accepted Answer

vim-hcl focuses on general HCL syntax for multiple HashiCorp tools, while vim-terraform might offer Terraform-specific features like resource highlighting. If you only work with Terraform, vim-terraform could be more tailored, but vim-hcl provides broader tool support for Consul, Nomad, etc.

Question 4

How to customize syntax highlighting colors in vim-hcl?

Accepted Answer

You can customize colors by overriding Vim's syntax highlighting groups in your vimrc file. For example, use ':highlight hclKeyword guifg=blue' to change keyword colors, adjusting based on your color scheme preferences.

Question 5

Is vim-hcl compatible with NeoVim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since NeoVim is largely compatible with Vim, vim-hcl should work in NeoVim. Install it in the appropriate NeoVim configuration directory, such as ~/.config/nvim/pack/, following similar git clone steps for seamless integration.

Question 6

What HCL versions does vim-hcl support?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify HCL versions, but given its 2018 copyright, it likely supports HCL 1.0 or earlier. For HCL 2.0, used in modern Terraform, you might encounter incomplete highlighting, so verify with sample files.

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