Question 1

How do I set up Zen Mode to increase font size in Kitty terminal?

Accepted Answer

Enable the kitty plugin in config, set 'font' to a value like '+4', and ensure Kitty options allow remote control via socket. This requires editing both Zen Mode's Lua config and Kitty's configuration file for it to work.

Question 2

Zen Mode vs using the :only command in Neovim: what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Zen Mode opens a buffer in a floating window without altering other splits, preserving your layout, while :only closes all other windows, which can disrupt your workspace. Zen Mode is better for temporary focus without losing context.

Question 3

Can I use Zen Mode with multiple buffers open at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Zen Mode isolates the current buffer in a floating window, but you can't view multiple buffers simultaneously within it. However, you can toggle it on and off quickly to switch between focused and normal views.

Question 4

How to keep the number column visible in Zen Mode?

Accepted Answer

In the configuration, set 'options.number' to true in the window section. By default, it's commented out, so you need to uncomment and adjust it to maintain the number column while in Zen Mode.

Question 5

Does Zen Mode support iTerm2 or other unsupported terminals?

Accepted Answer

No, Zen Mode only has built-in integrations for Kitty, Alacritty, Wezterm, and Neovide. For iTerm2 or others, you'd need to write custom Lua callbacks or use external scripts to achieve similar effects.

Question 6

How to automatically start Zen Mode when opening markdown files?

Accepted Answer

Use Neovim autocommands in your init.lua to call require('zen-mode').toggle() on BufEnter for markdown files. This leverages Zen Mode's Lua API for programmatic control based on file type.

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