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Mini.ai

Mini.ai is a powerful plugin that enhances Neovim’s text objects with advanced functionality, making text manipulation more efficient and intuitive.

What Problem Does It Solve?

Traditional text objects in Neovim can be:

  • Limited in functionality
  • Hard to remember
  • Not flexible enough
  • Inconsistent across modes
  • Difficult to extend

How It Improves Productivity

  1. Enhanced Text Objects:

    • More intuitive objects
    • Better pattern matching
    • Improved accuracy
    • Extended functionality

  2. Efficient Manipulation:

    • Faster text operations
    • Better selection
    • Improved editing
    • Consistent behavior

  3. Advanced Features:

    • Custom text objects
    • Pattern-based selection
    • Context-aware objects
    • Extended operators

How to Use

Basic Usage

  • Use ai for around inner
  • Use ii for inner inner
  • Use aI for around inner with space
  • Use iI for inner inner with space

Common Objects

  • w for word
  • s for sentence
  • p for paragraph
  • b for balanced pair
  • t for tag
  • q for quote

Advanced Features

  • Custom patterns
  • Extended operators
  • Context-aware selection
  • Pattern-based objects