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init.lua

@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ vim.g.have_nerd_font = false
 vim.opt.number = true
 -- You can also add relative line numbers, to help with jumping.
 --  Experiment for yourself to see if you like it!
--- vim.opt.relativenumber = true
+vim.opt.relativenumber = true
 
 -- Enable mouse mode, can be useful for resizing splits for example!
 vim.opt.mouse = 'a'
@@ -166,7 +166,9 @@ vim.opt.confirm = true
 
 -- Clear highlights on search when pressing <Esc> in normal mode
 --  See `:help hlsearch`
-vim.keymap.set('n', '<Esc>', '<cmd>nohlsearch<CR>')
+-- vim.keymap.set('n', '<Esc>', '<cmd>nohlsearch<CR>')
+-- Replaced with a better approach that doesn't override Escape's normal function
+vim.keymap.set('n', '<leader>/', '<cmd>nohlsearch<CR>', { desc = 'Clear search highlights' })
 
 -- Diagnostic keymaps
 vim.keymap.set('n', '<leader>q', vim.diagnostic.setloclist, { desc = 'Open diagnostic [Q]uickfix list' })
@@ -177,7 +179,7 @@ vim.keymap.set('n', '<leader>q', vim.diagnostic.setloclist, { desc = 'Open diagn
 --
 -- NOTE: This won't work in all terminal emulators/tmux/etc. Try your own mapping
 -- or just use <C-\><C-n> to exit terminal mode
-vim.keymap.set('t', '<Esc><Esc>', '<C-\\><C-n>', { desc = 'Exit terminal mode' })
+vim.keymap.set('t', '<Esc>', '<C-\\><C-n>', { desc = 'Exit terminal mode' })
 
 -- TIP: Disable arrow keys in normal mode
 -- vim.keymap.set('n', '<left>', '<cmd>echo "Use h to move!!"<CR>')
@@ -965,18 +967,18 @@ require('lazy').setup({
   --  Here are some example plugins that I've included in the Kickstart repository.
   --  Uncomment any of the lines below to enable them (you will need to restart nvim).
   --
-  -- require 'kickstart.plugins.debug',
-  -- require 'kickstart.plugins.indent_line',
-  -- require 'kickstart.plugins.lint',
-  -- require 'kickstart.plugins.autopairs',
-  -- require 'kickstart.plugins.neo-tree',
-  -- require 'kickstart.plugins.gitsigns', -- adds gitsigns recommend keymaps
+  require 'kickstart.plugins.debug',
+  require 'kickstart.plugins.indent_line',
+  require 'kickstart.plugins.lint',
+  require 'kickstart.plugins.autopairs',
+  require 'kickstart.plugins.neo-tree',
+  require 'kickstart.plugins.gitsigns', -- adds gitsigns recommend keymaps
 
   -- NOTE: The import below can automatically add your own plugins, configuration, etc from `lua/custom/plugins/*.lua`
   --    This is the easiest way to modularize your config.
   --
   --  Uncomment the following line and add your plugins to `lua/custom/plugins/*.lua` to get going.
-  -- { import = 'custom.plugins' },
+  { import = 'custom.plugins' },
   --
   -- For additional information with loading, sourcing and examples see `:help lazy.nvim-🔌-plugin-spec`
   -- Or use telescope!

kickstart.nvim

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Subproject commit d350db2449da40df003c40d440f909d74e2d4e70

lua/custom/plugins/copilot.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+-- GitHub Copilot configuration
+-- https://github.com/github/copilot.vim
+
+return {
+  "github/copilot.vim",
+  event = "InsertEnter",
+  config = function()
+    -- Disable default mappings
+    vim.g.copilot_no_maps = true
+    
+    -- Key mappings
+    vim.keymap.set('i', '<C-j>', 'copilot#Accept("<CR>")', {
+      expr = true,
+      replace_keycodes = false,
+      silent = true,
+    })
+    
+    -- Additional keymaps for Copilot
+    vim.keymap.set('i', '<C-l>', '<Plug>(copilot-accept-word)', { silent = true })
+    vim.keymap.set('i', '<C-]>', '<Plug>(copilot-next)', { silent = true })
+    -- Changed from <C-[> to <M-[> (Alt+[) to avoid conflicting with Escape
+    vim.keymap.set('i', '<M-[>', '<Plug>(copilot-previous)', { silent = true })
+    vim.keymap.set('i', '<C-\\>', '<Plug>(copilot-dismiss)', { silent = true })
+    
+    -- Additional settings
+    vim.g.copilot_filetypes = {
+      ["*"] = true,
+      ["markdown"] = true,
+      ["help"] = false,
+    }
+  end,
+}

lua/custom/plugins/init.lua

@@ -2,4 +2,6 @@
 --  I promise not to create any merge conflicts in this directory :)
 --
 -- See the kickstart.nvim README for more information
-return {}
+return {
+  -- Load all plugin files in the custom/plugins directory
+}

lua/custom/plugins/tab_keymaps.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+-- Tab management keymaps
+-- These provide VS Code-like tab navigation and management
+
+-- Create a new empty tab
+vim.keymap.set('n', '<leader>tn', ':tabnew<CR>', { desc = 'New tab' })
+
+-- Create a new tab and open Telescope file finder
+vim.keymap.set('n', '<leader>to', ':tabnew<CR>:Telescope find_files<CR>', { desc = 'New tab with file' })
+
+-- Close the current tab
+vim.keymap.set('n', '<leader>tc', ':tabclose<CR>', { desc = 'Close tab' })
+
+-- Navigate to next tab (similar to VS Code)
+vim.keymap.set('n', '<C-PgDn>', 'gt', { desc = 'Next tab' })
+
+-- Navigate to previous tab (similar to VS Code)
+vim.keymap.set('n', '<C-PgUp>', 'gT', { desc = 'Previous tab' })
+
+-- Add this keymap group to Which-key if you're using it
+-- (the plugin will automatically pick this up on next restart)
+return {}

lua/custom/plugins/toggleterm.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+-- toggleterm.lua
+-- A plugin that helps manage multiple terminal windows in Neovim
+-- Github: https://github.com/akinsho/toggleterm.nvim
+
+return {
+  -- The repository on GitHub
+  'akinsho/toggleterm.nvim',
+  
+  -- Use the latest stable version
+  version = "*",
+  
+  -- Configuration options for the plugin
+  opts = {
+    -- Ctrl+\ will toggle the terminal visibility
+    open_mapping = [[<c-\>]],
+    
+    -- Terminal appears as a floating window by default
+    direction = 'float',
+    
+    -- How the floating window should look
+    float_opts = {
+      -- Curved borders for a nicer appearance
+      border = 'curved',
+    },
+    
+    -- Slightly dim the terminal background
+    shade_terminals = true,
+    
+    -- How much to dim the terminal (0-100)
+    shading_factor = 2,
+    
+    -- Function to determine size based on terminal direction
+    size = function(term)
+      if term.direction == "horizontal" then
+        -- 15 lines height for horizontal terminals
+        return 15
+      elseif term.direction == "vertical" then
+        -- 40% of window width for vertical terminals
+        return vim.o.columns * 0.4
+      end
+    end,
+  },
+  
+  -- Extra key mappings for different terminal layouts
+  keys = {
+    -- Leader+th opens a horizontal terminal at the bottom
+    { "<leader>th", "<cmd>ToggleTerm direction=horizontal<cr>", desc = "Terminal Horizontal" },
+    
+    -- Leader+tv opens a vertical terminal at the side
+    { "<leader>tv", "<cmd>ToggleTerm direction=vertical<cr>", desc = "Terminal Vertical" },
+    
+    -- Leader+tf opens a floating terminal (alternative to Ctrl+\)
+    { "<leader>tf", "<cmd>ToggleTerm direction=float<cr>", desc = "Terminal Float" },
+    
+    -- Leader+tt opens a new terminal tab
+    { "<leader>tt", "<cmd>ToggleTerm direction=tab<cr>", desc = "Terminal Tab" },
+  },
+}

lua/kickstart/plugins/lint.lua

@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@ return {
     config = function()
       local lint = require 'lint'
       lint.linters_by_ft = {
-        markdown = { 'markdownlint' },
+        -- Commenting out markdownlint to prevent errors
+        -- markdown = { 'markdownlint' },
       }
 
       -- To allow other plugins to add linters to require('lint').linters_by_ft,