Neovim Debugging
Debug Neovim Lua code directly within your editor using this tool's interactive breakpoints and variable inspection.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add neovim-debugging npx -- -y @trustedskills/neovim-debugging
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"neovim-debugging": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/neovim-debugging"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides debugging capabilities within Neovim. It allows users to attach a debugger (likely using debug.lua) and step through code, inspect variables, and set breakpoints directly from within the Neovim editor. This streamlines the development workflow for Lua developers working in Neovim environments.
When to use it
- When debugging a custom Neovim plugin written in Lua.
- While troubleshooting issues with your personal Neovim configuration files.
- To step through and understand complex Lua code snippets within Neovim.
- For developers who prefer an integrated debugging experience without leaving the editor.
Key capabilities
- Integration with
debug.luafor debugging functionality. - Provides a debugging environment directly within Neovim.
- Allows stepping through code execution.
- Enables inspection of variables during debugging.
- Supports setting breakpoints in Lua code.
Example prompts
- "Debug this file:
my_plugin.lua." - "Step into the next line of code."
- "Print the value of variable 'x'."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires a working Neovim installation and familiarity with Lua debugging concepts.
- The specific debugger used (e.g.,
debug.lua) might require additional configuration or setup.
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