Dependencies

OPTIONAL DEPENDENCIES: (open whichkey to install them)

Dependencies	Description
homebrew	macos package manager
nix	linux package manager (opengl programs like mpv or wezterm not supported use instead apt or pacman or appimages)
scoop	windows package manager
devour	hides your current window before launching an external program and unhides it after quitting (linux x11 only)
Msys2	unix commands/shell for Windows 10/11
zsh	posix compliant shell with syntax-highlighting + suggestions support
ffmpeg	video previewer
mpv	video/image player (or use vscode player or chrome player) (mpv.appimage doesn't support mpris.so for playerctl)
poppler	yazi pdf previewer
wezterm	terminal with image and multiplexer (tmux-like) support
zathura	pdf viewer (linux only) (or use vscode-pdf or chrome)

RetroNvim is shipped with:

Dependencies	Description	shipped as
vcredist2022	library required by neovim and yazi on Windows 10/11	.dll
file.exe	ope/preview inside yazi if using powershell	binary
neovim,	for mini.completion it requires version >= v0.11	binary
kanata,	create keybinding (e.g. space + key)	binary
pixi,	to install LSP servers for neovim	binary
bat,	to preview fullscreen yazi files	binary
eza,	ls with icons	binary
fzf	search files inside yazi and search history in zsh	binary
git	required if you want to install retronvim from source	binary
lazygit,	git UI in the terminal	binary
less	required by bat to be able to scroll	binary
ripgrep,	search file content using regex pattern for neovim and yazi	binary
starship,	zsh prompt with git support	binary
yazi,	terminal file manager	binary
7zip binaries	for yazi's archive manager (extract, list)	binary
zsh-autosuggestions,	zsh autosuggest history	git-submodules
zsh-fast-syntax-highlighting as git-submodules; and	zsh syntax highlighting	git-submodules
firacode_nerd_font	font ligatures + yazi icons + neovim icons	.ttf

Neovim extensions (shipped as git-submodule inside RetroNvim):

Neovim dependency	Description	only inside
mini.nvim	library of 40+ independent Lua modules
snacks.nvim	fzf + ripgrep + indent markers + file explorer	neovim

Neovim extensions (optional)(open whichkey to install them):

Neovim dependency	Description	only inside
copilot-lsp	copilot-nes which is free and unlimited (<leader>lz to enable it)	neovim
sidekick.nvim	gemini cli which is free and unlimited (<leader>lz to enable it)	neovim
neocodeium	free and unlimited copilot/windsurf/AI (<leader>lw to enable it)	neovim

Modules used which are part of mini.nvim extension

Module	Description	Overview	Details
mini.ai	Extend and create a/i textobjects	README	Help file
mini.align	Align text interactively	README	Help file
mini.base16	Base16 colorscheme creation	README	Help file
mini.bracketed	Go forward/backward with square brackets	README	Help file
mini.clue	Show next key clues	README	Help file
mini.comment	Comment lines	README	Help file
mini.completion	Completion and signature help	README	Help file
mini.cursorword	Autohighlight word under cursor	README	Help file
mini.deps	Plugin manager	README	Help file
mini.diff	Work with diff hunks	README	Help file
mini.extra	Extra 'mini.nvim' functionality	README	Help file
mini.hipatterns	Highlight patterns in text	README	Help file
mini.icons	Icon provider	README	Help file
mini.indentscope	Visualize and work with indent scope	README	Help file
mini.jump	Jump to next/previous single character	README	Help file
mini.misc	Miscellaneous functions	README	Help file
mini.notify	Show notifications	README	Help file
mini.operators	Text edit operators	README	Help file
mini.pairs	Autopairs	README	Help file
mini.snippets	Manage and expand snippets	README	Help file
mini.splitjoin	Split and join arguments	README	Help file
mini.starter	Start screen	README	Help file
mini.statusline	Statusline	README	Help file
mini.surround	Surround actions	README	Help file
mini.tabline	Tabline	README	Help file
mini.trailspace	Trailspace (highlight and remove)	README	Help file

Modules used which are part of snacks.nvim extension

Module	Description	Overview	Details
Snacks.explorer	file explorer with preview/git/lsp support	README	Help file
Snacks.image	image preview for Snacks.explorer	README	Help file
Snacks.indent	show indent level lines	README	Help file
Snacks.input	floating input	README	Help file
Snacks.picker	find (preview) files / text / git hunks ...	README	Help file
Snacks.terminal	open yazi / lazygit / floating terminal	README	Help file

Windows 10/11 Setup

-> open whichkey > +Install dependencies > Install Scoop (Windows 10/11)

-> relaunch vscode

-> reopen whichkey > +Install dependencies > Increase keyboard repeat rate on Windows 10/11 > start touchcursor keyboard layout...

Linux Setup

-> open whichkey > +Install dependencies > install nixpkgs (Linux)

-> relaunch vscode

-> reopen whichkey > +Install dependencies > start touchcursor keyboard layout...

MacOS Setup

-> open whichkey > +Install dependencies > install brew karabiner (MacOS)

-> relaunch vscode

-> reopen whichkey > +Install dependencies > Increase keyboard repeat rate on MacOS > start touchcursor keyboard layout...