default-new-file.nvim

default-new-file.nvim is a Neovim plugin that automatically inserts a predefined template into newly created files based on their file type. It also provides commands for managing and editing templates.

Features

• Automatically apply templates to new files based on their file type.
• Skip template application if the file already exists.
• Manage templates with a built-in command for editing them.
• Customizable patterns for file matching and template locations.

Installation

Using Lazy.nvim

{
  'goropikari/default-new-file.nvim',
  opts = {
    -- default config
    pattern = { '*' }, -- Match all file types by default
    template_path = vim.fn.stdpath('data') .. '/default-new-file.nvim', -- Default template storage
  },
}

Usage

Setup

To initialize the plugin, call the setup function:

require('default-new-file').setup({
  pattern = { '*.md', '*.lua' }, -- Specify patterns for files
  template_path = vim.fn.stdpath('data') .. '/custom-template-path',
})

Creating a New File

When you create a new file (e.g., :e new_file.lua), the plugin will:

1. Check the file type of the new file.
2. Look for a corresponding template in the specified template_path.
3. If a matching template exists, its content will be inserted into the new file.

Managing Templates

Use the :DefaultNewFile command to create or edit templates for specific file types.

Command Example:

:DefaultNewFile lua

• This opens the template file for lua file types.
• If the template file does not exist, a new one will be created at the configured template_path.

License

This plugin is distributed under the MIT License.