Recommend Plugins

Provide personalized Neovim plugin recommendations based on user workflow or by analyzing existing configuration.

Task

Help user discover plugins that enhance their Neovim experience through either workflow-based questions or configuration analysis.

Workflow

1. Determine Recommendation Approach

If argument provided:

workflow - Ask about user's needs and workflow
config - Analyze existing configuration

If no argument, ask user:

How should I recommend plugins?
- "Ask about my workflow" - Answer questions to get personalized suggestions
- "Analyze my config" - Review installed plugins and suggest improvements
- "Both" - Comprehensive recommendations

Use AskUserQuestion tool.

2. Workflow-Based Recommendations

If workflow approach selected:

Ask Workflow Questions

Use AskUserQuestion with multiple questions:

Question 1: Tech Stack

What languages/frameworks do you primarily work with? (select multiple)
- TypeScript/JavaScript
- Python
- Rust
- Go
- Other (specify)

Question 2: Development Focus

What type of development do you do most?
- Web frontend (React, Vue, etc.)
- Backend/API development
- Systems programming
- Data science/ML
- DevOps/Infrastructure
- General purpose

Question 3: Existing Tools

What tools do you currently use?
- Git (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
- Docker/Kubernetes
- Databases (which ones?)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Testing frameworks

Question 4: Workflow Preferences

What features are most important to you?
- Fast fuzzy finding
- Git integration
- Debugging capabilities
- AI assistance (Copilot, ChatGPT)
- Note-taking/documentation
- Terminal integration

Generate Recommendations

Based on answers, recommend relevant plugins:

For TypeScript/JavaScript:

typescript-tools.nvim (better than tsserver)
package-info.nvim (show package versions)
nvim-ts-autotag (auto-close JSX tags)

For Python:

nvim-dap-python (debugging)
venv-selector.nvim (virtual environment)
neotest-python (testing)

For Rust:

rust-tools.nvim or rustaceanvim
crates.nvim (Cargo.toml management)

For Git workflows:

diffview.nvim (PR reviews)
octo.nvim (GitHub integration)
git-conflict.nvim (merge conflict resolution)

For AI assistance:

copilot.lua + copilot-cmp
ChatGPT.nvim
codeium.nvim (free alternative)

For note-taking:

obsidian.nvim (Obsidian integration)
neorg (Neovim-native)
markdown-preview.nvim

Present recommendations with:

Plugin name and URL
Why it's relevant to their workflow
Installation snippet
Basic configuration example

3. Config-Based Recommendations

If config analysis approach selected:

Locate Configuration

Use same logic as check-config:

Check argument path
Check settings file
Default to ~/.config/nvim

Analyze Installed Plugins

Read lazy.nvim lock file and plugin specs:

# Check lazy-lock.json
cat ~/.config/nvim/lazy-lock.json

Or read plugin files:

-- Read lua/plugins/*.lua files

Use Read and Glob tools.

Identify Plugin Categories

Categorize existing plugins:

Plugin manager: lazy.nvim, packer, etc.
LSP/Completion: lspconfig, cmp, etc.
Syntax: treesitter
UI: lualine, bufferline, etc.
File navigation: telescope, nvim-tree, etc.
Git: gitsigns, fugitive, etc.
Editing: autopairs, surround, etc.

Find Gaps and Improvements

Check for missing categories:

For each installed plugin, check:

Is there a better/more modern alternative?
Is it actively maintained?
Are there complementary plugins?

Delegate to Plugin Advisor Agent

For deep analysis, use Task tool:

Use plugin-advisor agent to:
- Analyze installed plugins
- Check for outdated plugins
- Suggest modern alternatives
- Recommend complementary tools
- Identify unused plugins

Agent has web access to check:

GitHub stars/activity
Latest releases
Community recommendations

4. Present Recommendations

Show results in organized format:

## Plugin Recommendations

### Essential Missing Plugins

**1. nvim-dap (Debugging)**
- Why: You're using TypeScript but have no debugger
- URL: https://github.com/mfussenegger/nvim-dap
- Setup:
  ```lua
  return {
    "mfussenegger/nvim-dap",
    dependencies = {
      "rcarriga/nvim-dap-ui",
      "mxsdev/nvim-dap-vscode-js",
    },
    keys = {
      { "<leader>db", function() require("dap").toggle_breakpoint() end },
    },
  }

2. neotest (Testing)

Why: Run tests directly in Neovim
URL: https://github.com/nvim-neotest/neotest
With: neotest-jest for TypeScript testing

Setup:

return {
  "nvim-neotest/neotest",
  dependencies = {
    "nvim-neotest/neotest-jest",
  },
}

Upgrade Opportunities

1. Replace nvim-tree with oil.nvim

Why: Edit filesystem like a buffer, more intuitive
Current: nvim-tree.lua
Recommended: stevearc/oil.nvim
Migration: Easy, similar keybindings available

2. Add telescope-fzf-native.nvim

Why: 10x faster sorting for telescope
Complement to: Your existing telescope setup

Setup:

{
  "nvim-telescope/telescope-fzf-native.nvim",
  build = "make",
}

Workflow Enhancements

For Git workflow:

diffview.nvim - Better diff viewing
octo.nvim - Manage PRs from Neovim
git-conflict.nvim - Easier merge conflict resolution

For TypeScript development:

typescript-tools.nvim - Better performance than tsserver
package-info.nvim - See package versions inline
nvim-ts-autotag - Auto-close JSX tags

Performance Optimizations

Plugins to lazy-load:

todo-comments.nvim - Add event = "VeryLazy"
gitsigns.nvim - Already optimized ✓
telescope.nvim - Add cmd/keys triggers

Would you like me to:

Install these plugins?
Show detailed setup for any plugin?
Generate a complete installation script?


### 5. Provide Installation Help

If user wants to install, offer options:

How would you like to proceed?

Add one plugin at a time (I'll guide you)
Generate lazy.nvim specs for all recommendations
Create installation script
Just show me the list (I'll install manually)


#### For Interactive Installation

Guide user through adding each plugin:

1. Create plugin file
2. Add configuration
3. Explain setup
4. Test installation

Use Write tool to create files.

#### For Batch Installation

Generate all plugin specs in one file:

```lua
-- lua/plugins/recommended.lua
return {
  -- All recommended plugins
}

6. Load Reference Knowledge

Reference neovim-best-practices skill for:

Plugin recommendation list
Installation patterns
Configuration examples

Advanced Features

Check Plugin Compatibility

For each recommendation, verify:

Neovim version compatibility
No conflicts with existing plugins
Dependencies available

Personalization from Settings

Check .claude/neovim-advisor.local.md:

---
tech_stack:
  - typescript
  - python
plugin_preferences:
  - prefer oil.nvim over nvim-tree
  - use telescope not fzf
---

Respect user preferences in recommendations.

Community Trends

Use WebFetch to check:

awesome-neovim repository
Reddit r/neovim discussions
This Week in Neovim
GitHub trending

Mention trending/new plugins when relevant.

Example Recommendations by Profile

Web Developer Profile

typescript-tools.nvim (LSP)
package-info.nvim (dependencies)
nvim-ts-autotag (JSX)
rest.nvim (API testing)
tailwindcss-colorizer-cmp.nvim

Python Data Scientist

nvim-dap-python (debugging)
jupyter-kernel.nvim (notebooks)
molten-nvim (inline execution)
venv-selector.nvim (environments)

Systems Programmer

rust-tools.nvim or rustaceanvim
go.nvim (Go development)
cmake-tools.nvim (C/C++)
dap configurations for native debugging

DevOps Engineer

kubernetes.nvim
yaml-companion.nvim
helm.nvim
terraform.nvim

Tips

Always explain WHY a plugin is recommended
Show working configuration snippets
Link to official documentation
Mention alternatives for transparency
Consider user's existing setup
Respect performance (don't over-recommend)

Important

Never install plugins without user consent
Verify URLs before sharing
Check plugin is maintained (updated recently)
Warn about experimental/alpha plugins
Suggest trying one plugin at a time

Help users discover tools that genuinely improve their workflow without overwhelming them.

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