Barrett Ruth
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Problem: oil.nvim only recognizes mini.icons and nvim-web-devicons as
icon providers. nonicons.nvim works when paired with devicons (via its
apply() monkey-patch), but has no standalone support.
Solution: add a nonicons.nvim fallback in get_icon_provider(), placed
after devicons so the patched devicons path is preferred when both are
installed. The standalone path handles directories via
nonicons.get('file-directory'), files via filetype/extension lookup with
a generic file icon fallback.
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oil.nvim
A file explorer that lets you edit your filesystem like a buffer
Browse directories as normal Neovim buffers, then create, rename, move, copy, and delete files by editing the listing and saving. Cross-directory operations work seamlessly across local, SSH, S3, and trash adapters.
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/506791/209727111-6b4a11f4-634a-4efa-9461-80e9717cea94.mp4
Features
- Edit directory listings as normal buffers — mutations are derived by diffing
- Cross-directory move, copy, and rename across any adapter
- Adapters for local filesystem, SSH, S3, and OS trash
- File preview in split or floating window
- Configurable columns (icon, size, permissions, timestamps)
- Executable file highlighting and filetype-aware icons
- Floating window and split layouts
Requirements
- Neovim 0.10+
- Optional: mini.icons, nvim-web-devicons, or nonicons.nvim for file icons
Installation
Install with your package manager of choice or via luarocks:
luarocks install oil.nvim
Documentation
:help oil.nvim
FAQ
Q: How do I migrate from stevearc/oil.nvim?
Change the plugin source and replace setup() with vim.g.oil in init. The
configuration table is identical — only the entry point changes. For example,
with lazy.nvim:
Before (stevearc/oil.nvim):
{
'stevearc/oil.nvim',
opts = { ... },
config = function(_, opts)
require('oil').setup(opts)
end,
}
After (barrettruth/oil.nvim):
{
'barrettruth/oil.nvim',
init = function()
vim.g.oil = { ... }
end,
}
init runs before the plugin loads; config runs after. oil.nvim reads
vim.g.oil at load time, so init is the correct hook. Do not use config,
opts, or lazy — oil.nvim loads itself when you open a directory.
Q: Why "oil"?
From the vim-vinegar README, a quote by Drew Neil:
Split windows and the project drawer go together like oil and vinegar
Q: What are some alternatives?
- stevearc/oil.nvim: the original oil.nvim
- mini.files: cross-directory filesystem-as-buffer with a column view
- vim-vinegar: the granddaddy of single-directory file browsing
- dirbuf.nvim: filesystem as buffer without cross-directory edits
- lir.nvim: vim-vinegar style with Neovim integration
- vim-dirvish: stable, simple directory browser
Acknowledgements
oil.nvim was created by Steven Arcangeli. This fork is maintained by Barrett Ruth.