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ideadrop.nvim/doc/ideaDrop.txt
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*ideaDrop.txt* ideaDrop.nvim plugin for Neovim
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INTRODUCTION *ideaDrop-introduction*
ideaDrop.nvim is a powerful Neovim plugin for capturing, organizing, and
managing your ideas with multiple view modes, tagging system, and advanced
search capabilities.
==============================================================================
INSTALLATION *ideaDrop-installation*
Using lazy.nvim:
>lua
{
"CarGDev/ideadrop.nvim",
name = "ideaDrop",
dependencies = {
"nvim-tree/nvim-tree.lua",
"nvim-tree/nvim-web-devicons",
},
config = function()
require("ideaDrop").setup({
idea_dir = "/path/to/your/ideas",
})
end,
}
<
Using packer:
>lua
use {
"CarGDev/ideadrop.nvim",
requires = {
"nvim-tree/nvim-tree.lua",
"nvim-tree/nvim-web-devicons",
},
config = function()
require("ideaDrop").setup({
idea_dir = "/path/to/your/ideas",
})
end,
}
<
==============================================================================
CONFIGURATION *ideaDrop-configuration*
ideaDrop.nvim can be configured by passing a table to the setup function:
>lua
require("ideaDrop").setup({
idea_dir = "/path/to/your/ideas",
})
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OPTIONS *ideaDrop-options*
idea_dir (string) ~
Default: vim.fn.stdpath("data") .. "/ideaDrop"
Directory where your idea files will be stored.
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COMMANDS *ideaDrop-commands*
CORE COMMANDS ~
:Idea *:Idea*
Opens today's idea file in a floating sidebar.
:Idea {name} *:Idea-name*
Opens or creates an idea file with the specified name in floating window.
Example: `:Idea project/vision`
:Idea listAll *:Idea-listAll*
Opens a picker to select from existing ideas.
:IdeaBuffer *:IdeaBuffer*
Opens today's idea file in the current buffer.
:IdeaBuffer {name} *:IdeaBuffer-name*
Opens or creates an idea file in the current buffer.
:IdeaRight *:IdeaRight*
Opens today's idea file in a persistent right-side buffer.
:IdeaRight {name} *:IdeaRight-name*
Opens or creates an idea file in the right-side buffer.
Example: `:IdeaRight meetings/standup`
:IdeaTree *:IdeaTree*
Opens nvim-tree file browser focused on the idea directory.
TAG COMMANDS ~
:IdeaTags *:IdeaTags*
Shows a tag picker to browse all tags and filter files by tag.
:IdeaAddTag {tag} *:IdeaAddTag*
Adds a tag to the current idea file.
Example: `:IdeaAddTag work`
:IdeaRemoveTag {tag} *:IdeaRemoveTag*
Removes a tag from the current idea file.
Example: `:IdeaRemoveTag todo`
:IdeaSearchTag {tag} *:IdeaSearchTag*
Searches for all files containing a specific tag.
Example: `:IdeaSearchTag project`
SEARCH COMMANDS ~
:IdeaSearch {query} *:IdeaSearch*
Fuzzy search through idea titles and content.
Example: `:IdeaSearch machine learning`
:IdeaSearchContent {query} *:IdeaSearchContent*
Search only in idea content (not titles).
Example: `:IdeaSearchContent algorithm`
:IdeaSearchTitle {query} *:IdeaSearchTitle*
Search only in idea file names/titles.
Example: `:IdeaSearchTitle project`
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KEYMAPS *ideaDrop-keymaps*
Buffer-local keymaps (in right-side buffer):
<C-t> Toggle tree view
<C-r> Refresh current file
Suggested global keymaps (add to your config):
>lua
vim.keymap.set("n", "<leader>id", ":IdeaRight<CR>", { desc = "Open today's idea" })
vim.keymap.set("n", "<leader>in", ":IdeaRight ", { desc = "Open named idea" })
vim.keymap.set("n", "<leader>it", ":IdeaTree<CR>", { desc = "Open idea tree" })
vim.keymap.set("n", "<leader>is", ":IdeaSearch ", { desc = "Search ideas" })
vim.keymap.set("n", "<leader>ig", ":IdeaTags<CR>", { desc = "Browse tags" })
vim.keymap.set("n", "<leader>if", ":Idea<CR>", { desc = "Open idea in float" })
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FEATURES *ideaDrop-features*
VIEW MODES ~
1. Floating Window (`:Idea`)
- Opens ideas in a floating window
- Good for quick notes
2. Current Buffer (`:IdeaBuffer`)
- Opens ideas in the current buffer
- Replaces current content
3. Right-Side Buffer (`:IdeaRight`) - Recommended
- Persistent buffer on the right side
- Stays open while you work
4. Tree Browser (`:IdeaTree`)
- Full file tree on the left side
- Uses nvim-tree integration
TAGGING SYSTEM ~
Tags use the `#tag` format in your markdown files:
>markdown
# My Idea Title
This is my idea content.
#work #project-x #feature #todo
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- Tags are automatically detected and indexed
- Filter ideas by tags using `:IdeaTags`
- Add/remove tags with `:IdeaAddTag` and `:IdeaRemoveTag`
SEARCH FEATURES ~
- Fuzzy search through titles and content
- Real-time results as you type
- Jump to specific lines in search results
- Separate content and title search options
AUTO-SAVE ~
All changes are automatically saved when:
- Closing a floating window
- Writing the buffer (`:w`)
- Closing the right-side window
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EXAMPLES *ideaDrop-examples*
1. Open today's idea in right buffer:
>vim
:IdeaRight
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2. Create a nested folder structure:
>vim
:IdeaRight meetings/2024-01-15
:IdeaRight projects/app/features
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3. Add tags to current idea:
>vim
:IdeaAddTag work
:IdeaAddTag todo
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4. Search for ideas:
>vim
:IdeaSearch "machine learning"
:IdeaSearchContent "algorithm"
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5. Browse and filter by tags:
>vim
:IdeaTags
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==============================================================================
TROUBLESHOOTING *ideaDrop-troubleshooting*
Common Issues ~
1. Module not found errors
- Ensure all dependencies are installed (nvim-tree, nvim-web-devicons)
2. Tree not opening
- Make sure nvim-tree is properly configured in your Neovim setup
3. Tags not showing
- Check that your idea directory exists and contains markdown files
- Ensure tags use the `#tag` format
4. Search not working
- Verify your idea directory path is correct
- Check that markdown files exist in the directory
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