lua-nvim/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to this Neovim configuration will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog.

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[Unreleased]

Added

• Which-Key Group Names: Added organized group names for better keymap discoverability
  • Groups: Buffer, Code/Copilot, Debug, Explorer, Find/Files, Git, LSP, Format, Quickfix, Session, Tab/Terminal, Trouble, Copilot Chat
• Auto-Format on Save: Enabled smart auto-formatting with conform.nvim
  • Skips certain filetypes (sql, markdown)
  • Skips files in node_modules
  • Added :FormatToggle command to enable/disable
• Diagnostic Float on Hover: Diagnostics now appear automatically when cursor holds
• Safe Buffer Close: <leader>bd now prompts for unsaved changes
  • Options: Save & Close, Discard & Close, Cancel
  • <leader>bD for force close without confirmation
• Quickfix Navigation Keymaps:
  • <leader>qn - Next quickfix item
  • <leader>qp - Previous quickfix item
  • <leader>qo - Open quickfix list
  • <leader>qq - Close quickfix list
  • <leader>qf - First quickfix item
  • <leader>ql - Last quickfix item
• Location List Navigation Keymaps:
  • <leader>ln - Next location item
  • <leader>lp - Previous location item
  • <leader>lo - Open location list
  • <leader>lq - Close location list
• Configuration Validation: Startup checks for:
  • Neovim version (0.9+ recommended)
  • Required executables (git, rg, node)
• Plugin Update Notifications: Lazy.nvim now notifies about available updates (daily check)
• CheckConfig Command: Quick access to health checks

Changed

• Session Keymaps: Renamed to avoid conflicts with substitute
  • <leader>ss → <leader>sS (Session Save)
  • <leader>sr → <leader>sR (Session Restore)
• Substitute Keymaps: Reorganized to avoid conflicts
  • <leader>ss → <leader>sl (Substitute Line)
  • <leader>sub remains for substitute with motion
  • <leader>S remains for substitute to end of line
• Keymap Descriptions: Standardized format (e.g., "Session: Save", "Substitute: Line")

Fixed

• Duplicate Window Management Keymaps: Removed duplicates from personal.lua, centralized in window.lua
• Duplicate Resize Keymaps: Removed duplicates, centralized in window.lua
• Redundant Filetype Detection: Now only runs if filetype is not already detected
• Double Function Loading: Functions now load once on VimEnter with flag protection
• Duplicate synmaxcol Setting: Removed duplicate (was 240 then 200), kept 200
• Duplicate foldmethod Setting: Removed duplicate, kept indent (faster than syntax)
• Duplicate foldlevel Setting: Removed duplicate setting
• Environment Variable Validation: IDEA_DIR now validated before Obsidian link setup

Removed

• Temporary Files:
  • kkk - Unknown purpose temporary file
  • cleanup_deprecated_adapters.lua - Cleanup script no longer needed
• IMPROVEMENTS.md: All issues resolved, file removed
• Commented Code:
  • Tmux navigation keymaps from personal.lua
  • Commented x keymap explanation from general.lua
  • Commented project_config bootstrap from init.lua

Performance

• Optimized filetype detection (conditional execution)
• Reduced redundant option settings
• Single function loading instead of double

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Features Present

• Lazy.nvim plugin management
• Full LSP support with Mason
• nvim-cmp completion
• Snacks.nvim + Telescope file navigation
• nvim-tree file explorer
• LazyGit integration
• GitHub Copilot + Copilot Chat
• DAP debugging with UI
• Conform.nvim formatting
• Trouble.nvim diagnostics
• Native auto-wrapping configuration
• Custom lualine theme with word count

Migration History

• Migrated from Telescope to Snacks for primary navigation
• Kept Telescope for git-specific features
• See TELESCOPE_TO_SNACKS_MIGRATION.md for details

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File Changes Summary

Modified Files

File	Changes
lua/cargdev/core/keymaps/personal.lua	Removed duplicates, added quickfix/location keymaps, safe buffer close
lua/cargdev/core/keymaps/plugins.lua	Fixed session/substitute keymap conflicts
lua/cargdev/core/keymaps/general.lua	Added vault_path validation, removed commented code
lua/cargdev/core/keymaps/window.lua	Centralized window management keymaps
lua/cargdev/core/init.lua	Fixed double loading, added diagnostic hover, config validation
lua/cargdev/core/options.lua	Removed duplicate settings (synmaxcol, foldmethod, foldlevel)
lua/cargdev/plugins/which-key.lua	Added group names configuration
lua/cargdev/plugins/formatting.lua	Enabled auto-format on save with smart filtering
lua/cargdev/lazy.lua	Enabled plugin update notifications
README.md	Complete rewrite with proper documentation

Deleted Files

File	Reason
kkk	Temporary file, unknown purpose
cleanup_deprecated_adapters.lua	One-time cleanup script, no longer needed
IMPROVEMENTS.md	All issues resolved

New Files

File	Purpose
CHANGELOG.md	Track configuration changes

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Keymap Reference

New/Changed Keymaps

Keymap	Action	File
<leader>sS	Session: Save	plugins.lua
<leader>sR	Session: Restore	plugins.lua
<leader>sl	Substitute: Line	plugins.lua
<leader>bd	Buffer: Close (safe)	personal.lua
<leader>bD	Buffer: Force close	personal.lua
<leader>qn	Quickfix: Next	personal.lua
<leader>qp	Quickfix: Previous	personal.lua
<leader>qo	Quickfix: Open	personal.lua
<leader>qq	Quickfix: Close	personal.lua
<leader>qf	Quickfix: First	personal.lua
<leader>ql	Quickfix: Last	personal.lua
<leader>ln	Location: Next	personal.lua
<leader>lp	Location: Previous	personal.lua
<leader>lo	Location: Open	personal.lua
<leader>lq	Location: Close	personal.lua

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Last Updated: January 2026