From 6f9ed9c7a7c7c3e83a8b746b7598698c83d49abb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Barrett Ruth Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:43:58 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] fix(doc): remove `A:` from q&a section --- README.md | 8 ++------ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c9422ad..636c8ff 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ Replace your `setup()` call with a `vim.g.oil` assignment. For example, with **Q: Why "oil"?** -**A:** From the [vim-vinegar](https://github.com/tpope/vim-vinegar) README, a quote by Drew Neil: +From the [vim-vinegar](https://github.com/tpope/vim-vinegar) README, a quote by Drew Neil: > Split windows and the project drawer go together like oil and vinegar @@ -223,8 +223,6 @@ Plus, I think it's pretty slick ;) **Q: Why would I want to use oil vs any other plugin?** -**A:** - - You like to use a netrw-like view to browse directories (as opposed to a file tree) - AND you want to be able to edit your filesystem like a buffer - AND you want to perform cross-directory actions. AFAIK there is no other plugin that does this. (update: [mini.files](https://github.com/nvim-mini/mini.nvim/blob/main/readmes/mini-files.md) also offers this functionality) @@ -233,12 +231,10 @@ If you don't need those features specifically, check out the alternatives listed **Q: Can oil display files as a tree view?** -**A:** No. A tree view would require a completely different methodology, necessitating a complete rewrite. +No. A tree view would require a completely different methodology, necessitating a complete rewrite. **Q: What are some alternatives?** -**A:** - - [the original](https://github.com/stevearc/oil.nvim): the lesser-maintained but official `oil.nvim` - [mini.files](https://github.com/nvim-mini/mini.nvim/blob/main/readmes/mini-files.md): Also supports cross-directory filesystem-as-buffer edits with a column view.