Question 1

how to make which-key popup show up faster

Accepted Answer

You can reduce the delay by configuring the `delay` option in the setup; set it to a lower number (e.g., 100ms) or use a function to adjust based on context, as described in the Configuration section under 'delay'.

Question 2

which-key.nvim vs vim-which-key for neovim

Accepted Answer

WhichKey.nvim is a Neovim-specific rewrite with Lua integration, better performance, and more features like Hydra mode and built-in plugins. vim-which-key is the original Vim plugin, which might be preferred for Vim compatibility but lacks Neovim optimizations.

Question 3

how to add custom icons to which-key mappings

Accepted Answer

You can specify icons in the mapping spec using the `icon` attribute, which can be a string or a table with icon, hl, and color fields, as detailed in the Icons section of the README.

Question 4

does which-key work with lazy.nvim out of the box

Accepted Answer

Yes, it includes a lazy.nvim installation snippet in the README, and it automatically integrates with lazy.nvim for event-based loading and keymap descriptions, making setup straightforward.

Question 5

how to disable which-key for specific file types

Accepted Answer

Use the `disable` option in config to exclude certain file types (ft) or buffer types (bt), as shown in the default options under the 'disable' table.

Question 6

can which-key show keybindings for telescope or other plugins

Accepted Answer

Yes, it automatically detects keymaps from plugins with desc attributes, and for lazy.nvim users, some icons are auto-detected; you can also add custom mappings via the spec for full control.

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