AlignEm.nvim

A lightweight Neovim plugin for quickly aligning code using multiple cursors

AlignEmDemo.mp4

AlignEm.nvim provides a simple way to place multiple cursors and align text across lines, inspired by the convenience of multiple-cursor selections and easy-align functionality.

How to use

Lazy

{ "superNGA/AlignEm.nvim" }

Setup

local AlignEm = require("AlignEm")

AlignEm.setup()

-- Recommended keymaps
vim.keymap.set("n", "<Esc>", AlignEm.RemoveAllCursors, { desc = "AlignEm: Remove all cursors" })
vim.keymap.set("n", "<C-0>", AlignEm.AddCursor,        { desc = "AlignEm: Add cursor" })
vim.keymap.set("n", "<C-m>", AlignEm.AlignAllCursors,  { desc = "AlignEm: Align all cursors" })

Usage

• Switch to Normal mode
• Place the cursor on the desired line and press to add an alignment cursor.
• Use normal Noevim motions to move all plugins at once.
• Press to align all marked cursors.
• Press to clear all alignment cursors when finished.