Customize LunarVim Start Menu: Unleash the Power of Your Code Editor

Welcome to the world of LunarVim, where the boundaries of coding meet the limitless possibilities of customization! As a coder, you know how important it is to have a start menu that reflects your workflow, productivity, and personal style. In this article, we’ll embark on a journey to customize the LunarVim start menu, making it an extension of your coding soul.

What is LunarVim?

If you’re new to the world of LunarVim, let’s take a brief detour to explore what makes it so amazing. LunarVim is a free, open-source, and highly customizable code editor built on top of Neovim. It’s designed to be fast, efficient, and incredibly flexible, making it a favorite among developers and coders worldwide.

Why Customize the LunarVim Start Menu?

The default LunarVim start menu is already impressive, but why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Customizing the start menu allows you to:

• Streamline your workflow by adding frequently used commands and plugins
• Personalize your coding experience with custom colors, fonts, and layouts
• Create a menu that reflects your coding style and preferences
• Boost your productivity by reducing mouse usage and increasing keyboard shortcuts

Preparation is Key

cd ~/.vim/

touch lunarvim.lua

vim.lunarvim = {
  -- Configuration options go here
}

vim.lunarvim = {
  start_menu = {
    -- Menu items go here
  }
}

vim.lunarvim = {
  start_menu = {
    {
      category = "Editing",
      items = {
        {
          label = "New File",
          command = ":enew",
        },
        {
          label = "Open File",
          command = ":edit",
        },
      },
    },
    {
      category = "Navigation",
      items = {
        {
          label = "Jump to Definition",
          command = ":lua require('lspsaga.provider').lsp_finder({ 'definition' })",
        },
        {
          label = "Go Back",
          command = ":history -",
        },
      },
    },
    {
      category = "Plugins",
      items = {
        {
          label = "Toggle Prettier",
          command = ":PrettierToggle",
        },
        {
          label = "Toggle Linter",
          command = ":LinterToggle",
        },
      },
    },
  },
}

vim.lunarvim = {
  start_menu = {
    -- ...
    options = {
      header = "LunarVim Start Menu",
      border = "single",
      width = 30,
    },
  },
}

:lua Reload_Vim()