| Windows (powershell)| `$env:LOCALAPPDATA\nvim\` |
| Windows (cmd)| `%localappdata%\nvim\` |
| Windows (powershell)| `$env:LOCALAPPDATA\nvim\` |
#### Recommended Step
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> [!NOTE]
> For more information about a particular plugin check its repository's documentation.
### Getting Started
### Getting Startedplugins out there, however most rely on a browser window to get the preview. This is definitely the correct thing to do to get all the features out of Markdown but I wanted something to
[The Only Video You Need to Get Started with Neovim](https://youtu.be/m8C0Cq9Uv9o)
### FAQ
* What should I do if I already have a pre-existing Neovim configuration?
* You should back it up and then delete all associated files.
* This includes your existing init.lua and the Neovim files in `~/.local`
- What should I do if I already have a pre-existing Neovim configuration?
- You should back it up and then delete all associated files.
- This includes your existing init.lua and the Neovim files in `~/.local`
which can be deleted with `rm -rf ~/.local/share/nvim/`
* Can I keep my existing configuration in parallel to kickstart?
* Yes! You can use [NVIM_APPNAME](https://neovim.io/doc/user/starting.html#%24NVIM_APPNAME)`=nvim-NAME`
- Can I keep my existing configuration in parallel to kickstart?
- Yes! You can use [NVIM_APPNAME](https://neovim.io/doc/user/starting.html#%24NVIM_APPNAME)`=nvim-NAME`
to maintain multiple configurations. For example, you can install the kickstart
configuration in `~/.config/nvim-kickstart` and create an alias:
```
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config directory and the matching local directory
`~/.local/share/nvim-kickstart`. You can apply this approach to any Neovim
distribution that you would like to try out.
* What if I want to "uninstall" this configuration:
* See [lazy.nvim uninstall](https://lazy.folke.io/usage#-uninstalling) information
* Why is the kickstart `init.lua` a single file? Wouldn't it make sense to split it into multiple files?
* The main purpose of kickstart is to serve as a teaching tool and a reference
- What if I want to "uninstall" this configuration:
- See [lazy.nvim uninstall](https://lazy.folke.io/usage#-uninstalling) information
- Why is the kickstart `init.lua` a single file? Wouldn't it make sense to split it into multiple files?
- The main purpose of kickstart is to serve as a teaching tool and a reference
configuration that someone can easily use to `git clone` as a basis for their own.
As you progress in learning Neovim and Lua, you might consider splitting `init.lua`
into smaller parts. A fork of kickstart that does this while maintaining the