Question 1

How do I set up yanky.nvim with Telescope?

Accepted Answer

Load the Telescope extension with `require('telescope').load_extension('yank_history')` and use `:Telescope yank_history` to open the picker. Configure mappings in the telescope section of the setup for custom actions like put or delete.

Question 2

yanky.nvim vs vim-yoink: which is better for Neovim?

Accepted Answer

yanky.nvim is a Lua-native rewrite with more features like advanced put commands and better Neovim integration, while vim-yoink is Vimscript-based and lighter. Choose yanky.nvim if you want modern extensibility and don't mind Lua configuration.

Question 3

Does yanky.nvim sync with the system clipboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can sync with the system clipboard by setting `system_clipboard.sync_with_ring = true` in the configuration. This allows yanks from outside Neovim to be added to the yank history, though it depends on Neovim's focus events.

Question 4

How to clear yank history in yanky.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the `:YankyClearHistory` command to clear all entries from the yank ring. This is documented in the commands section and helps manage storage or reset history for privacy.

Question 5

Can I use yanky.nvim with nvim-cmp for autocompletion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it integrates with nvim-cmp via the cmp_yanky plugin, providing yank history suggestions in insert mode. This requires an additional plugin installation and setup as shown in the integrations section.

Question 6

What are the special put commands and how do I use them?

Accepted Answer

Special puts include linewise puts (e.g., ]p), indent-aware puts (e.g., >p), and filter puts (e.g., =p), which adjust formatting based on context. Map them using Plug mappings like `<Plug>(YankyPutIndentAfterLinewise)` for precise control.

Question 7

How to configure yanky.nvim for Windows WSL to fix ^M characters?

Accepted Answer

Use the `permanent_wrapper` option with `require('yanky.wrappers').remove_carriage_return` in the ring configuration. This wrapper removes carriage returns when pasting from Windows clipboard, as detailed in the integrations section.

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