claude-chat.nvim

🥈Silver

A Neovim plugin that integrates Claude Code CLI directly into your editor, automatically sharing file context and selections without modifying Claude's configuration.

2200Updated 4mo ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~480 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/WTFox/claude-chat.nvim.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

claude-chat.nvim is a Neovim plugin that wraps Claude Code CLI, enabling seamless AI-assisted coding workflows directly in your editor. It automatically passes your current file, selections, and custom prompts to Claude while displaying changes in real-time. The plugin supports interactive chat in split or floating windows, visual selection handling, and customizable keybindings. Whether you're debugging code, asking about specific functions, or getting general coding advice, claude-chat.nvim bridges your editor and Claude Code without configuration changes. Built for developers using Neovim 0.7+ who want Claude's capabilities without leaving their workflow.

How to Use

Install via lazy.nvim with `{ 'wtfox/claude-chat.nvim', config = true }`. Map `:ClaudeChat` to a keybinding (e.g., `<leader>cc`) in both normal and visual modes. Press the keybinding with or without a text selection to start chatting—the plugin automatically includes file context.

Use Cases

Ask Claude about the current file or specific code selection

Debug code issues with context automatically shared

Toggle Claude chat window visibility while preserving conversation state

Send direct commands to Claude from Neovim without opening external tools

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/WTFox/claude-chat.nvim

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Create a Neovim plugin that integrates Claude's API for code workflows. The plugin should allow users to send code snippets from their Neovim editor to Claude for analysis, suggestions, or debugging. Include features like syntax highlighting for the code snippets and a sidebar for displaying Claude's responses. The plugin should be compatible with Neovim 0.9 or later. Use the following structure for the plugin: [PLUGIN_NAME], [FEATURES], [COMPATIBILITY].

Example Output

```lua
-- claude-chat.nvim
local M = {}

-- Setup function
function M.setup()
  -- Initialize the plugin
  vim.api.nvim_create_user_command('ClaudeChat', function()
    -- Open a new buffer for the chat
    local buf = vim.api.nvim_create_buf(false, true)
    vim.api.nvim_buf_set_option(buf, 'filetype', 'markdown')
    vim.api.nvim_open_win(buf, true, {
      relative = 'editor',
      width = 80,
      height = 20,
      col = 0,
      row = 0,
      style = 'minimal',
      border = 'rounded'
    })
  end, {})
end

-- Function to send code to Claude
function M.send_to_claude()
  local code = vim.api.nvim_get_current_line()
  -- Here you would integrate with Claude's API
  -- For now, we'll just print the code to the chat buffer
  local buf = vim.api.nvim_get_current_buf()
  vim.api.nvim_buf_set_lines(buf, -1, -1, false, {
    '```lua
',
    code,
    '```'
  })
end

return M
```