Neovim plugin installation and configuration are managed by lazy.nvim.
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packer.nvim manages Neovim plugins using native packages and Lua configuration.
About packer.nvim
packer.nvim is a plugin manager for Neovim that uses native packages and is written and configured in Lua. It supports declarative plugin specifications, dependencies including Luarocks dependencies, lazy-loading with compiled loader code, post-install and update hooks, async installation, and git tags, branches, revisions, submodules, and local plugins.
The repository is marked as currently unmaintained as of August 2023, with lazy.nvim and pckr.nvim suggested as alternatives. It requires Neovim v0.5.0 or newer.
Key features
- Declarative plugin specification configured in Lua
- Lazy-loading by command, event, filetype, or condition
- Compiles lazy-loading code to improve startup time
- Post-install and update hooks for plugins
- Supports git tags, branches, revisions, and submodules
- Supports local plugins and Luarocks dependencies
Best for: Neovim users who manage plugins with Lua configuration and native packages.
Good for
- Uses Neovim native packages
- Written and configured in Lua
- Installs asynchronously using jobs
Watch out for
- Marked as currently unmaintained as of August 2023
- Requires Neovim v0.5.0 or newer
- Local plugins on Windows 10 require developer mode enabled
packer.nvim at a glance
- Category
- Development › Code Editors & IDEs
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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packer.nvim FAQ
Is packer.nvim maintained?
No. The repository notice states it is currently unmaintained as of August 2023 and suggests lazy.nvim or pckr.nvim instead.
What Neovim version is required?
Neovim v0.5.0 or newer is required.
What is needed for local plugins on Windows 10?
Developer mode must be enabled to allow creation of symbolic links for local plugins.
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