# telescope.nvim [![Gitter](https://badges.gitter.im/nvim-telescope/community.svg)](https://gitter.im/nvim-telescope/community?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=badge&utm_campaign=pr-badge) Gaze deeply into unknown regions using the power of the moon. ## What Is Telescope? `telescope.nvim` is a highly extendable fuzzy finder over lists. Built on the latest awesome features from `neovim` core. Telescope is centered around modularity, allowing for easy customization. Community driven built-in [pickers](#pickers), [sorters](#sorters) and [previewers](#previewers). ### Built-in Support: - [Vim](#vim-pickers) - [Files](#file-pickers) - [Git](#git-pickers) - [LSP](#lsp-pickers) - [Treesitter](#treesitter-picker) ![Preview](https://i.imgur.com/TTTja6t.gif) For more showcases of Telescope, please visit the [Showcase section](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim/wiki/Showcase) in the Telescope Wiki ## Telescope Table of Contents - [Getting Started](#getting-started) - [Usage](#usage) - [Customization](#customization) - [Mappings](#mappings) - [Pickers](#pickers) - [Sorters](#sorters) - [Previewers](#previewers) - [Themes](#themes) - [Extensions](#extensions) - [API](#api) - [Media](#media) - [Gallery](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim/wiki/Gallery) - [FAQ](#faq) - [Configuration recipes](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim/wiki/Configuration-Recipes) - [Contributing](#contributing) ## Getting Started This section should guide to run your first built-in pickers :smile:. [Neovim Nightly (0.5)](https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases/tag/nightly) is required for `telescope.nvim` to work. ### Optional dependences - [sharkdp/bat](https://github.com/sharkdp/bat) (preview) - [sharkdp/fd](https://github.com/sharkdp/fd) (finder) - [BurntSushi/ripgrep](https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep) (finder) - [nvim-treesitter/nvim-treesitter](https://github.com/nvim-treesitter/nvim-treesitter) (finder/preview) - [neovim LSP]( https://neovim.io/doc/user/lsp.html) (picker) - [devicons](https://github.com/kyazdani42/nvim-web-devicons) (icons) ### Installation Using [vim-plug](https://github.com/junegunn/vim-plug) ```viml Plug 'nvim-lua/popup.nvim' Plug 'nvim-lua/plenary.nvim' Plug 'nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim' ``` Using [dein](https://github.com/Shougo/dein.vim) ```viml call dein#add('nvim-lua/popup.nvim') call dein#add('nvim-lua/plenary.nvim') call dein#add('nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim') ``` Using [packer.nvim](https://github.com/wbthomason/packer.nvim) ```lua use { 'nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim', requires = {{'nvim-lua/popup.nvim'}, {'nvim-lua/plenary.nvim'}} } ``` ## Usage Try the command `:Telescope find_files` to see if `telescope.nvim` is installed correctly. ```viml " Find files using Telescope command-line sugar. nnoremap ff Telescope find_files nnoremap fg Telescope live_grep nnoremap fb Telescope buffers nnoremap fh Telescope help_tags " Using lua functions nnoremap ff lua require('telescope.builtin').find_files() nnoremap fg lua require('telescope.builtin').live_grep() nnoremap fb lua require('telescope.builtin').buffers() nnoremap fh lua require('telescope.builtin').help_tags() ``` See [built-in pickers](#pickers) for the list of all built-in functions. ## Customization This section should help you explore available options to configure and customize your `telescope.nvim`. Unlike most vim plugins, `telescope.nvim` can be customized either by applying customizations globally or individual per picker. - **Global Customization** affecting all pickers can be done through the main `setup()` method (see defaults below) - **Individual Customization** affecting a single picker through passing `opts` built-in pickers (e.g. `builtin.fd(opts)`) see [Configuration recipes](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim/wiki/Configuration-Recipes) wiki page for ideas. ### Telescope Defaults As an example of using the `setup()` method, the following code configures `telescope.nvim` to its default settings. ```lua require('telescope').setup{ defaults = { vimgrep_arguments = { 'rg', '--color=never', '--no-heading', '--with-filename', '--line-number', '--column', '--smart-case' }, prompt_position = "bottom", prompt_prefix = "> ", selection_caret = "> ", entry_prefix = " ", initial_mode = "insert", selection_strategy = "reset", sorting_strategy = "descending", layout_strategy = "horizontal", layout_defaults = { horizontal = { mirror = false, }, vertical = { mirror = false, }, }, file_sorter = require'telescope.sorters'.get_fuzzy_file, file_ignore_patterns = {}, generic_sorter = require'telescope.sorters'.get_generic_fuzzy_sorter, shorten_path = true, winblend = 0, width = 0.75, preview_cutoff = 120, results_height = 1, results_width = 0.8, border = {}, borderchars = { '─', '│', '─', '│', '╭', '╮', '╯', '╰' }, color_devicons = true, use_less = true, set_env = { ['COLORTERM'] = 'truecolor' }, -- default = nil, file_previewer = require'telescope.previewers'.vim_buffer_cat.new, grep_previewer = require'telescope.previewers'.vim_buffer_vimgrep.new, qflist_previewer = require'telescope.previewers'.vim_buffer_qflist.new, -- Developer configurations: Not meant for general override buffer_previewer_maker = require'telescope.previewers'.buffer_previewer_maker } } ``` To embed the above code snippet in a `.vim` file (for example in `after/plugin/telescope.nvim.vim`), wrap it in `lua << EOF code-snippet EOF`: ```lua lua << EOF require('telescope').setup{ -- ... } EOF ``` ### Options affecting Presentation | Keys | Description | Options | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------| | `prompt_position` | Where the prompt should be located. | top/bottom | | `prompt_prefix` | What should the prompt prefix be. | string | | `selection_caret` | What should the selection caret be. | string | | `entry_prefix` | What should be shown in front of every entry. (current selection excluded) | string| | `initial_mode` | The initial mode when a prompt is opened. | insert/normal | | `sorting_strategy` | Where first selection should be located. | descending/ascending | | `layout_strategy` | How the telescope is drawn. | [supported layouts](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim/wiki/Layouts) | | `winblend` | How transparent is the telescope window should be. | NUM | | `layout_defaults` | Extra settings for fine-tuning how your layout looks | [supported settings](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim/wiki/Layouts#layout-defaults) | | `width` | TODO | NUM | | `preview_cutoff` | TODO | NUM | | `results_height` | TODO | NUM | | `results_width` | TODO | NUM | | `borderchars` | The border chars, it gives border telescope window | dict | | `color_devicons` | Whether to color devicons or not | boolean | | `use_less` | Whether to use less with bat or less/cat if bat not installed | boolean | | `set_env` | Set environment variables for previewer | dict | | `scroll_strategy` | How to behave when the when there are no more item next/prev | cycle, nil | | `file_previewer` | What telescope previewer to use for files. | [Previewers](#previewers) | | `grep_previewer` | What telescope previewer to use for grep and similar | [Previewers](#previewers) | | `qflist_previewer` | What telescope previewer to use for qflist | [Previewers](#previewers) | ### Options for extension developers | Keys | Description | Options | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------| | `buffer_previewer_maker` | How a file gets loaded and which highlighter will be used. Extensions will change it | function | ### Options affecting Sorting | Keys | Description | Options | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------| | `file_sorter` | The sorter for file lists. | [Sorters](#sorters) | | `generic_sorter` | The sorter for everything else. | [Sorters](#sorters) | | `vimgrep_arguments` | The command line argument for grep search ... TODO. | dict | | `selection_strategy` | What happens to the selection if the list changes. | follow/reset/row | | `file_ignore_patterns` | Pattern to be ignored `{ "scratch/.*", "%.env" }` | dict | | `shorten_path` | Whether to shorten paths or not. | boolean | ## Mappings Mappings are fully customizable. Many familiar mapping patterns are setup as defaults. | Mappings | Action | |----------------|----------------------------------| | `/` | Next item | | `/` | Previous item | | `j/k` | Next/previous (in normal mode) | | `` | Confirm selection | | `` | go to file selection as a split | | `` | go to file selection as a vsplit | | `` | go to a file in a new tab | | `` | scroll up in preview window | | `` | scroll down in preview window | | `` | close telescope | | `` | close telescope (in normal mode) | To see the full list of mappings, check out `lua/telescope/mappings.lua` and the `default_mappings` table. Much like [built-in pickers](#pickers), there are a number of [actions](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim/blob/master/lua/telescope/actions/init.lua) you can pick from to remap your telescope buffer mappings or create a new custom action: ```lua -- Built-in actions local transform_mod = require('telescope.actions.mt').transform_mod -- or create your custom action local my_cool_custom_action = transform_mod({ x = function() print("This function ran after another action. Prompt_bufnr: " .. prompt_bufnr) -- Enter your function logic here. You can take inspiration from lua/telescope/actions.lua end, }) ``` To remap telescope mappings and make them apply to all pickers: ```lua local actions = require('telescope.actions') -- Global remapping ------------------------------ require('telescope').setup{ defaults = { mappings = { i = { -- To disable a keymap, put [map] = false -- So, to not map "", just put [""] = false, -- Otherwise, just set the mapping to the function that you want it to be. [""] = actions.select_horizontal, -- Add up multiple actions [""] = actions.select_default + actions.center, -- You can perform as many actions in a row as you like [""] = actions.select_default + actions.center + my_cool_custom_action, }, n = { [""] = actions.close, [""] = my_cool_custom_action, }, }, } } ``` For a [picker](#pickers) specific remapping, it can be done by setting its `attach_mappings` key to a function, like this ```lua local actions = require('telescope.actions') local action_set = require('telescope.actions.set') -- Picker specific remapping ------------------------------ require('telescope.builtin').fd({ -- or new custom picker's attach_mappings field: attach_mappings = function(prompt_bufnr) -- This will replace select no mather on which key it is mapped by default action_set.select:replace(function(prompt_bufnr, type) local entry = action_state.get_selected_entry() actions.close(prompt_bufnr) print(vim.inspect(entry)) -- Code here end) -- You can also enhance an action with pre and post action which will run before of after an action action_set.select:enhance({ pre = function() -- Will run before actions.select_default end, post = function() -- Will run after actions.select_default end, }) -- Or replace for all commands: default, horizontal, vertical, tab action_set.select:replace(function(_, type) print(cmd) -- Will print edit, new, vnew or tab depending on your keystroke end) return true end, }) ------------------------------ -- More practical example of adding a new mapping require'telescope.builtin'.git_branches({ attach_mappings = function(_, map) map('i', '', actions.git_delete_branch) -- this action already exist map('n', '', actions.git_delete_branch) -- this action already exist -- for more actions look at lua/telescope/actions/init.lua return true end}) ``` For more info, see [./developers.md](./developers.md) ## Pickers Built-in functions. Ready to be bound to any key you like. :smile: ```vim :lua require'telescope.builtin'.planets{} :nnoremap pp :lua require'telescope.builtin'.planets{} ``` ### File Pickers | Functions | Description | |-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | `builtin.find_files` | Lists Files in current directory. | | `builtin.git_files` | Lists Git files in current directory. | | `builtin.grep_string` | Searches for a string under the cursor in current directory. | | `builtin.live_grep` | Searches in current directory files. (respecting .gitignore) | | `builtin.file_browser` | Ivy-like file explorer. Creates files by typing in filename and pressing ``. Press `` without prompt for more info | #### Options for builtin.live_grep | Keys | Description | Options | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | `grep_open_files` | Restrict live_grep to currently open files, mutually exclusive with `search_dirs` | boolean | | `search_dirs` | List of directories to search in, mutually exclusive with `grep_open_files` | list | ### Vim Pickers | Functions | Description | |-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | `builtin.buffers` | Lists Open buffers in the current vim instance. | | `builtin.oldfiles` | Lists Previously open files. | | `builtin.commands` | Lists Available plugin/user commands and run it. | | `builtin.tags` | Lists Tags in current directory with preview (ctags -R). | | `builtin.tagstack` | Lists Tagstack entries. | | `builtin.command_history` | Lists Commands previously ran and run it on enter. | | `builtin.search_history` | Lists Searches previously ran and run it on enter. | | `builtin.help_tags` | Lists Available help tags and open help document. | | `builtin.man_pages` | Lists Man entries. | | `builtin.marks` | Lists Markers and their value. | | `builtin.colorscheme` | Lists Colorscheme and switch to it on enter. | | `builtin.quickfix` | Lists items from quickfix. | | `builtin.loclist` | Lists items from current window's location list. | | `builtin.jumplist` | Lists Jump List entries. | | `builtin.vim_options` | Lists vim options and on enter edit the options value. | | `builtin.registers` | Lists vim registers and edit or paste selection. | | `builtin.autocommands` | Lists vim autocommands and go to their declaration. | | `builtin.spell_suggest` | Lists spelling suggestions for . | | `builtin.keymaps` | Lists normal-mode mappings. | | `builtin.filetypes` | Lists all filetypes. | | `builtin.highlights` | Lists all highlights. | | `builtin.current_buffer_fuzzy_find` | Searches in current buffer lines. | | `builtin.current_buffer_tags` | Lists Tags in current buffer. | ### LSP Pickers | Functions | Description | |-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | `builtin.lsp_references` | Searches in LSP references. | | `builtin.lsp_document_symbols` | Searches in LSP Document Symbols in the current document. | | `builtin.lsp_workspace_symbols` | Searches in LSP all workspace symbols. | | `builtin.lsp_code_actions` | Lists LSP action to be trigged on enter. | | `builtin.lsp_range_code_actions` | Lists LSP range code action to be trigged on enter. | | `builtin.lsp_document_diagnostics` | Lists LSP Diagnostics in the current document. | | `builtin.lsp_workspace_diagnostics` | Lists LSP Diagnostics in the workspace if supported and otherwise open buffers. | | `builtin.lsp_definitions` | Goto definition if there is only one. If there are multiple, open them up in telescope | ### Git Pickers | Functions | Description | |-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | `builtin.git_commits` | Lists git commits with diff preview and on enter checkout the commit. | | `builtin.git_bcommits` | Lists buffer's git commits with diff preview and checkouts it out on enter. | | `builtin.git_branches` | Lists all branches with log preview, checkout action (), track action () and rebase action(). | | `builtin.git_status` | Lists current changes per file with diff preview and add action. (Multi-selection still WIP) | ### Treesitter Picker | Functions | Description | |-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | `builtin.treesitter` | Lists Function names, variables, from Treesitter! | ### Lists Picker | Functions | Description | |-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | `builtin.planets` | Use the telescope. | | `builtin.builtin` | Lists Built-in pickers and run them on enter. | | `builtin.reloader` | Lists lua modules and reload them on enter. | | `builtin.symbols` | Lists symbols inside a file `data/telescope-sources/*.json` found in your rtp. More info and symbol sources can be found [here](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope-symbols.nvim) | ## Previewers | Previewers | Description | |------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | `previewers.vim_buffer_cat.new` | Default previewer for files. Uses vim buffers | | `previewers.vim_buffer_vimgrep.new`| Default previewer for grep and similar. Uses vim buffers | | `previewers.vim_buffer_qflist.new` | Default previewer for qflist. Uses vim buffers | | `previewers.cat.new` | Deprecated previewer for files. Uses `cat`/`bat` | | `previewers.vimgrep.new` | Deprecated previewer for grep and similar. Uses `cat`/`bat` | | `previewers.qflist.new` | Deprecated previewer for qflist. Uses `cat`/`bat` | The default previewers are from now on `vim_buffer_` previewers. They use vim buffers for displaying files and use tree-sitter or regex for file highlighting. These previewers are guessing the filetype of the selected file, so there might be cases where it misses, thus leading to wrong highlights. This is because we can't determine the filetype in the traditional way (we don't do `bufload`. We read the file async with `vim.loop.fs_` and attach only a highlighter), because we can't execute autocommands, otherwise the speed of the previewer would slow down considerably. If you want to configure more filetypes take a look at [plenary wiki](https://github.com/nvim-lua/plenary.nvim#plenaryfiletype). If you want to configure the `vim_buffer_` previewer, e.g. you want the line to wrap do this: ```vim autocmd User TelescopePreviewerLoaded setlocal wrap ``` ## Sorters | Sorters | Description | |------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | `sorters.get_fuzzy_file` | Telescope's default sorter for files | | `sorters.get_generic_fuzzy_sorter` | Telescope's default sorter for everything else | | `sorters.get_levenshtein_sorter` | Using Levenshtein distance algorithm (don't use :D) | | `sorters.get_fzy_sorter` | Using fzy algorithm | | `sorters.fuzzy_with_index_bias` | Used to list stuff with consideration to when the item is added | A `Sorter` is called by the `Picker` on each item returned by the `Finder`. It returns a number, which is equivalent to the "distance" between the current `prompt` and the `entry` returned by a `finder`. ## Themes Common groups of settings can be set up to allow for themes. We have some built in themes but are looking for more cool options. ![dropdown](https://i.imgur.com/SorAcXv.png) | Themes | Description | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | `themes.get_dropdown` | A list like centered list. [dropdown](https://i.imgur.com/SorAcXv.png)| To use a theme, simply append it to a built-in function: ```vim nnoremap f :lua require'telescope.builtin'.find_files(require('telescope.themes').get_dropdown({})) " Change an option nnoremap f :lua require'telescope.builtin'.find_files(require('telescope.themes').get_dropdown({ winblend = 10 })) ``` or use with command: ```vim Telescope find_files theme=get_dropdown ``` Themes should work with every `telescope.builtin` function. If you wish to make a theme, check out `lua/telescope/themes.lua`. ## Autocmds Telescope user autocmds: | Event | Description | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | `User TelescopeFindPre` | Do it before Telescope creates all the floating windows | | `User TelescopePreviewerLoaded` | Do it after Telescope previewer window is created | ## Extensions Telescope provides the capabilities to create & register extensions, which improve telescope in a variety of ways. Some extensions provide integration with external tools, outside of the scope of `builtins`. Others provide performance enhancements by using compiled C and interfacing directly with Lua. ### Loading extensions To load an extension, use the `load_extension` function as shown in the example below: ```lua -- This will load fzy_native and have it override the default file sorter require('telescope').load_extension('fzy_native') ``` You may skip explicitly loading extensions (they will then be lazy-loaded), but tab completions will not be available right away. ### Accessing pickers from extensions Pickers from extensions are added to the `:Telescope` command under their respective name. For example: ```viml " Run the `configurations` picker from nvim-dap :Telescope dap configurations ``` They can also be called directly from lua: ```lua -- Run the `configurations` picker from nvim-dap require('telescope').extensions.dap.configurations() ``` ### Community Extensions For a list of community extensions, please consult the wiki: [Extensions](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim/wiki/Extensions) ## API ### Finders ```lua -- lua/telescope/finders.lua Finder:new{ entry_maker = function(line) end, fn_command = function() { command = "", args = { "ls-files" } } end, static = false, maximum_results = false } ``` ### Picker This section is an overview of how custom pickers can be created any configured. ```lua -- lua/telescope/pickers.lua Picker:new{ prompt_title = "", -- REQUIRED finder = FUNCTION, -- see lua/telescope/finder.lua sorter = FUNCTION, -- see lua/telescope/sorter.lua previewer = FUNCTION, -- see lua/telescope/previewer.lua selection_strategy = "reset", -- follow, reset, row border = {}, borderchars = {"─", "│", "─", "│", "┌", "┐", "┘", "└"}, preview_cutoff = 120, default_selection_index = 1, -- Change the index of the initial selection row } ``` To override only *some* of the default mappings, you can use the `attach_mappings` key in the `setup` table. For example: ```lua function my_custom_picker(results) pickers.new(opts, { prompt_title = 'Custom Picker', finder = finders.new_table(results), sorter = sorters.fuzzy_with_index_bias(), attach_mappings = function(_, map) -- Map "" in insert mode to the function, actions.set_command_line map('i', '', actions.set_command_line) -- If the return value of `attach_mappings` is true, then the other -- default mappings are still applies. -- -- Return false if you don't want any other mappings applied. -- -- A return value _must_ be returned. It is an error to not return anything. return true end, }):find() end ``` ### Layout (display) `Resolvable`: 1. 0 <= number < 1: - This means total height as a percentage 2. 1 <= number: - This means total height as a fixed number 3. function(picker, columns, lines): - returns one of the above options - `return max.min(110, max_rows * .5)` ```lua layout_strategies.horizontal = function(self, max_columns, max_lines) local layout_config = validate_layout_config(self.layout_config or {}, { width_padding = "How many cells to pad the width", height_padding = "How many cells to pad the height", preview_width = "(Resolvable): Determine preview width", }) ... end ``` ## Vim Commands All `telescope.nvim` functions are wrapped in `vim` commands for easy access, its supports tab completions and settings options. ```viml " Show all builtin pickers :Telescope " Tab completion :Telescope | :Telescope find_files " Setting options :Telescope find_files prompt_prefix=🔍 " If option is table type in lua code ,you can use `,` connect each command string eg: " find_command,vimgrep_arguments they are both table type. so config it in commandline like :Telescope find_files find_command=rg,--ignore,--hidden,--files prompt_prefix=🔍 ``` ## Media - [What is Telescope? (Video)](https://www.twitch.tv/teej_dv/clip/RichDistinctPlumberPastaThat) - [More advanced configuration (Video)](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/756229115) - [Example video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65AVwHZflsU) ## FAQ ### How to change some defaults in built-in functions? All options available from the setup function (see [Configuration options](#customization) and some other functions can be easily changed in custom pickers or built-in functions. ```lua -- Disable preview for find files nnoremap ff :lua require('telescope.builtin').find_files({previewer = false}) -- Change change prompt prefix for find_files builtin function: nnoremap fg :lua require('telescope.builtin').live_grep({ prompt_prefix=🔍 }) nnoremap fg :Telescope live_grep prompt_prefix=🔍 ``` ### How to change Telescope Highlights group? There are 10 highlight groups you can play around with in order to meet your needs: ```viml highlight TelescopeSelection guifg=#D79921 gui=bold " selected item highlight TelescopeSelectionCaret guifg=#CC241D " selection caret highlight TelescopeMultiSelection guifg=#928374 " multisections highlight TelescopeNormal guibg=#00000 " floating windows created by telescope. " Border highlight groups. highlight TelescopeBorder guifg=#ffffff highlight TelescopePromptBorder guifg=#ffffff highlight TelescopeResultsBorder guifg=#ffffff highlight TelescopePreviewBorder guifg=#ffffff " Used for highlighting characters that you match. highlight TelescopeMatching guifg=blue " Used for the prompt prefix highlight TelescopePromptPrefix guifg=red ``` To checkout the default values of the highlight groups, checkout `plugin/telescope.vim` ### How to add autocmds to telescope prompt ? `TelescopePrompt` is the prompt Filetype. You can customize the Filetype as you would normally. ## Contributing All contributions are welcome! Just open a pull request. Please read [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md)