How to install NvChad and Neovim In Ubuntu/Windows (WSL)

This tutorial is simple and direct to the point. I think that using this type of "distros" of Neovim are good for beginners. Or, you're transitioning from VS Code or some IDE to Neovim/Vim.

Why Nvchad?: I think it's a good "distro" to start with Neovim. As usual, You'll have to learn the basic commands of Neovim, etc. But, for beginners, this "distro" does a great job.

Let's get to the point.

Install NvChad and Neovim on Ubuntu/WSL:

First, you will have to install the newest version of Neovim. Or, versions of Neovim that are up to 0.8.0. Else, Nvchad won't work.

Nvim link: https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases

You will have to install the nvim-linux64.tar.gz:

After that, extract it, and put this commands on the terminal:

tar xzvf nvim-linux64.tar.gz

and run it:

./nvim-linux64/bin/nvim

Now, time to install nvchad. Go to the official page of Nvchad: https://nvchad.com/ Make sure to follow the prerequisites the page tell you.

Now, you'll have to put this on the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/NvChad/NvChad ~/.config/nvim --depth 1 && nvim

And follow the steps that Nvchad tell you in the installation.

Install Nvchad and Neovim on Windows:

Install the newest version of Neovim up to 0.8.0: https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases Install the Msi/Windows release.

After you installed the Neovim, we proceed to install Nvchad:

Go to the official page: https://nvchad.com/ and follow the pre-requisites.

After you completed all the requisites, put this command on the CMD o Terminal (Windows 11):

git clone https://github.com/NvChad/NvChad %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\nvim --depth 1 && nvim

Make sure you have git installed. If you don't, install it: https://git-scm.com/

Now, the installer of nvchad will appear, and you would have to follow the steps this indicates.

Thanks for watching this post, It's my first post, so feedback it's welcome!.

Comments

[Santino Pacilio]

Fellas, I have seen that I'd a problem with the links, so here are the links:

Nvim link: github.com/neovim/neovim/blob/mast...

Nvchad: nvchad.com/

git: git-scm.com/