Question 1

How do I install zsh-autopair with Oh My Zsh?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository into the custom plugins directory (e.g., ~/.oh-my-zsh/custom/plugins) and add 'zsh-autopair' to your plugins list in .zshrc. The README provides step-by-step instructions for a seamless setup with Oh My Zsh.

Question 2

zsh-autopair vs manual typing, is it worth the setup?

Accepted Answer

For heavy Zsh users, zsh-autopair significantly reduces keystrokes and syntax errors by automating delimiter pairs, but it adds plugin overhead and requires configuration. The payoff depends on how often you use brackets and quotes in shell commands.

Question 3

Why does zsh-autopair break Midnight Commander?

Accepted Answer

zsh-autopair's space expansion feature can cause Midnight Commander to hang. The fix is to disable space expansion by unsetting the space pair in AUTOPAIR_PAIRS, as noted in the troubleshooting section of the README.

Question 4

How to add custom pairs like angle brackets in zsh-autopair?

Accepted Answer

Modify the AUTOPAIR_PAIRS associative array before initialization or bind keys manually. For example, add '<' and '>' to AUTOPAIR_PAIRS and bind the key to autopair-insert, ensuring compatibility with isearch by binding in that mode too.

Question 5

Does zsh-autopair work with vi keybindings in Zsh?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it integrates smoothly with built-in vi-mode modules like surround and select-bracketed in Zsh 5.0.8+, enhancing editing for vi users. The README recommends loading it alongside these modules for best results.

Question 6

What Zsh version do I need for zsh-autopair?

Accepted Answer

zsh-autopair is tested for Zsh 5.0.2 and above. It may work on earlier versions, but issues are untested and should be reported, as the README cautions about potential compatibility problems below this threshold.

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