Custom Vim Configuration

This repository contains my customized Vim configuration, including keyboard shortcuts, plugins, and commands to enhance my workflow.

Prerequisites

Before using this configuration, ensure you have the following installed:

• vundle vim: Plugin manager.

  git clone https://github.com/VundleVim/Vundle.vim.git ~/.vim/bundle/Vundle.vim
  

• clang-format: Used for file formatting.

  sudo apt install clang-format
  

• exuberant-ctags: Required for proper functioning of Taglist.

  sudo apt-get install exuberant-ctags
  

• vim-lsp dependencies: Required for proper functioning of VIM-LSP.

  sudo apt install nodejs npm cargo clangd
  

• c/cpp usages: Required for proper functioning of termdebug.

  sudo apt install gdb
  

• JetBrains Mono Nerd Font: This font (JetBrainsMonoNerdFontMono-Bold.ttf) is required for powerline symbols. Find the font file in the repository and install it.

Setup Instructions

1. Place the .vimrc file in your home directory (~/.vimrc).

2. Place the .vim/ directory at the root of your home directory (~/.vim/).

3. If the .vim/ directory already exists, make sure to place the syntax/ directory inside it, as it contains necessary syntax files for your configuration.

4. After completing these steps, run the following command to install the necessary plugins:

 vim +PluginInstall

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigation

• T Open the terminal in vim and Ctrl + w, N: change the terminal to normal mode.
• Ctrl + t: Activate NERDTree for file navigation (choose a file and press t to open it in a new tab).
• Ctrl + Up/Down Arrow: Change buffer.
• Ctrl + Right/Left Arrow: Change tab.
• Ctrl + g: Open GDB.

Editing

• Ctrl + j: Format all code.
• Select code in visual and =: Format the selected portion of code.
• ,: Comment / uncomment.
• \re: Rename a variable.
• \co: Show error suggestions.

Searching

• Ctrl + k: Find a function (use Ctrl + J/K to navigate between results).
• Ctrl + f: Find a file.
• Ctrl + Click: Go to the declaration of a variable or function.

Utilities

• F5: Enable / disable AutoComplPop.
• F6: Enable / disable the background.
• F8: Open Tagbar.
• :Man <code>: Use man directly in Vim.

Additional Requirements

• Powerline Symbols: Install the provided font (JetBrainsMonoNerdFontMono-Bold.ttf) for proper powerline display.

Note on Plugins

• If no Wakatime API keys are available, comment out the Wakatime plugin to prevent errors.