I've been using Vim for a long time and finally switched to Neovim. The initial thought of switching came after the author of VIM passed away in August 2023, as I didn’t have the time to try other editors. After a year, “vibe coding” grew up, so I started thinking how to integrate AI into my editor and surveying how to use AI in Vim, which led to this journey. TOC Main differences Tab vs. Buffer: ref: https://www.reddit.com/r/neovim/comments/13iy0p0/why_some_people_use_buffers_for_tabs_and_not_vim/ In vim, I used vsp or tabnew to open or edit a file and mapped tabprevious command with Tab key to navigate between tabs. However, in Neovim, I used buffer instead of tabs and mapped BufferLineCyclePrev with Shift + h for switching buffers. coc vs. native lsp: I configured many coc settings to support TypeScript and JavaScript language servers, including linting and Prettier on save, go-to definition or reference, and codelens. After using Neovim, I converted all of these settings to nvim-lspconfig and mason, among others. Lua supports: Although I’m not familiar with Lua, it allows me to write more readable configuration files using modules, functions, and tables (objects) for Neovim. AI supports: Vibe coding! I found many plugins to integrate LLMs and finally selected three to use: avante.nvim Let your Neovim be a Cursor AI IDE – it's undergoing rapid iterations and many exciting features will be added successively; it updates almost every day! CodeCompanion CodeCompanion can customize workflows and prompts, and its Action Palette is a really useful tool. gp.nvim GP means GPT Prompt, and it's an Neovim AI plugin. It helps me write prompts through Neovim's cmdline. I usually switch between these plugins, and I'm still thinking about my 'vibe-way' to use them. Because of supporting Ollama LLM, all of them can be used offline. For now, I've used Neovim for three months, and got to know Neovim. In my experience, Neovim is really more productive than vim. Reference AI in Neovim How to set up Neovim for coding React ZazenCodes Neovim Rewrite by Avante + Ollama gemma3:4b ------ For a long time, I relied on Vim for my coding. However, after Bram Moolenaar’s passing in August 2023 – a significant influence in the Vim community – I decided it was time for a change. I began exploring alternative editors, ultimately settling on Neovim. This journey wasn’t just about switching editors; it was about integrating AI into my workflow and redefining my coding experience. Key Differences: Tabs vs. Buffers One of the first things I noticed was the shift from tabs to buffers in Neovim. In Vim, I frequently used vsp or tabnew to open or edit files, navigating between tabs with the Tab key and Tabprevious command. Neovim, however, utilizes buffers, offering a more streamlined approach. I configured BufferLineCyclePrev with Shift + h for seamless buffer switching, alongside nvim-tree/nvim-web-devicons and akinsho/bufferline.nvim. Leveraging Language Servers with coc and nvim-lspconfig I configured many coc settings to support TypeScript and JavaScript language servers, including linting and Prettier on save, go-to definition or reference, and codelens. Recognizing the power of language servers, I then converted all of these settings to nvim-lspconfig and mason.nvim, streamlining my development environment. Lua Configuration for Readability Although I’m relatively new to Lua, it allows me to write more readable configuration files using modules, functions, and tables (objects) for Neovim. Here’s a snippet of my configuration: AI-Powered Productivity with avante.nvim, CodeCompanion, and gp.nvim To truly elevate my coding experience, I integrated several AI plugins. I selected: avante.nvim**: This plugin transforms Neovim into a Cursor AI IDE, undergoing rapid iterations and adding exciting new features daily. CodeCompanion**: This plugin allows for customizable workflows and prompts, with a particularly useful Action Palette. gp.nvim**: (GPT Prompt) – This plugin helps me write prompts through Neovim’s command line interface, leveraging folke/noice.nvim. Because of supporting Ollama LLM, all of these plugins can be used offline. I’m still experimenting with how to best utilize these plugins – a “vibe-way” to coding! Resources for Further Exploration AI in Neovim How to set up Neovim for coding React ZazenCodes Neovim
終於把我的部落格改成Astro了...雖然這是我2024的代辦事項。遷移完以後就要開始來補文章了。好，雖然有點晚，但還是來review一下2024： 開始了一個新的AI side project，選擇用第一次接觸的Python Fastapi + Nextjs實作，前期也真是熬了一陣子，不過是真的滿有意思的 幫客戶上線了一個新的服務，同時也不落掉維護、更新既有產品線 從2024開始把部落個從Hexo改寫成Astro，後來忙（懶）了一陣子，一直到最近才完成 學會用n8n來處理一些自動化任務，同時用它來為我的github PR做code review。為什麼不直接串Github Copilot? 因為不用錢啊 從10月開始我每週有更多時間了，也因此可以找更多Part time or case來做。 完成了一次家庭旅遊，放下工作全家人一起去大阪跟京都玩。 再來2025應該會是個更忙碌的一年，過個農曆年先來好好調適一下！ Finally, I’ve migrated my blog to Astro… although this was one of the tasks for 2024. After finishing the migration, I need to start writing more blogs on it. Good, although it’s a little late, I still want to review my 2024: I started a new AI side project, choosing to implement it with Python FastAPI + Next.js, which was a pretty long and tiring period at the beginning, but it was really interesting. I launched a new service for a client, while also maintaining and updating existing product lines. I started migrating my blog from Hexo to Astro, although I finished it in 2025. I learned how to use n8n to handle some automation tasks, and I used it to implement AI code review for my GitHub pull requests (because it’s free!). Since October, I’ve had more time each week, so I can look for more part-time or case work. I completed a family trip to Osaka and Kyoto! Looking ahead to 2025, it’s going to be a much busier year! Let’s take a good rest before the Lunar New Year!
