plugin-research_skill

This skill systematically investigates Neovim plugin issues by cross-referencing local state and GitHub data to identify versions, compatibility, and breaking

Shell

6

GitHub Stars

3

Bundled Files

2 months ago

Catalog Refreshed

4 months ago

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Installation

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Overview

This skill performs systematic research of Neovim plugins to diagnose version, compatibility, and issue risks. It combines local state inspection with GitHub investigation patterns to produce concise, actionable findings. Use it to decide safe upgrades, identify breaking changes, and find alternatives.

How this skill works

It first inspects the local Neovim environment (lock files, plugin directories, loaded modules) to determine what is installed and how it is configured. Next it queries the plugin's GitHub repository for commits, tags, releases, changelogs, and issues to detect breaking changes or known bugs. Finally it compares installed commit/tags against upstream metadata and formats recommendations and remediation steps.

When to use it

Before upgrading a plugin to check for breaking changes
When a plugin fails to load or behaves differently after an update
To map a lazy.nvim commit hash to a release or tag
When investigating plugin conflicts or missing dependencies
To find alternative plugins or migration paths

Best practices

Always gather local state first (lazy-lock.json, plugin files, user config) before drawing conclusions
Prefer GitHub as the authoritative source for releases, changelogs, and issues
Map commit hashes to tags/releases to understand semantic versioning impact
Search GitHub issues and changelogs for breaking-change indicators before upgrading major versions
Document findings as installed vs latest and include concrete upgrade/migration steps

Example use cases

Diagnose why a plugin stopped loading after a Neovim update by checking lazy-lock.json, module load state, and recent commits
Evaluate risk of upgrading from a pinned commit to the latest release by comparing commit/tag, changelog entries, and required Neovim version
Investigate overlapping functionality between two plugins and find one that can be safely disabled or lazy-loaded
Locate GitHub issues reporting regressions introduced in a specific commit or release
Produce a short migration guide when a plugin introduces breaking changes in a major release

FAQ

Start with ~/.config/nvim/lazy-lock.json, the plugin directory under ~/.local/share/nvim/lazy/, and any user config files that reference the plugin.

How do I tell if an update is safe?

Compare installed tag/commit to the latest release and changelog; semantic-major version changes imply high risk and require reading breaking-change notes and testing in a safe environment.