nvim-dap-python VS packer.nvim

Compare nvim-dap-python vs packer.nvim and see what are their differences.

nvim-dap-python

An extension for nvim-dap, providing default configurations for python and methods to debug individual test methods or classes. (by mfussenegger)

packer.nvim

A use-package inspired plugin manager for Neovim. Uses native packages, supports Luarocks dependencies, written in Lua, allows for expressive config (by wbthomason)
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nvim-dap-python

Posts with mentions or reviews of nvim-dap-python. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-07-06.
  • struggling to setup python with nvim dap - module not found on import - need to setup dap root?
    3 projects | /r/neovim | 6 Jul 2023
    I think nvim-dap doesn't (always?) use neovim current working directory as root, which can cause issues like yours. I'd recommend using https://github.com/mfussenegger/nvim-dap-python along with a local .nvim.lua (:h 'exrc') with the following config:
  • How can I debug Python code in neovim!
    3 projects | /r/vim | 1 Jul 2023
    You could use nvim-dap with nvim-dap-python.
  • How to debug python code in neovim
    2 projects | /r/neovim | 1 Jul 2023
    I'd suggest starting with a Neovim distro that makes things work for you and as you get familiar you can transition to a more custom configuration as you see fit. If you want to do it by yourself then the most popular plugin for debugging in Neovim is nvim-dap and there is also an extension for Python to give you a more ready to go config instead of doing it yourself. You should read the docs of those 2 to see how you should customize accordingly your configuration.
  • Need help setting working directory of my debugger for python in neovim
    4 projects | /r/neovim | 29 May 2023
    I figured out a solution btw. I got this plugin and created a .vscode/launch.json file for my project and set the cwd in there
  • Does anyone ever use Neovim to debug PyTorch?
    3 projects | /r/neovim | 17 May 2023
    lmao. I'm asking this because I'm trying to do this. Just want to know whether this is a good idea. I have some basic setup using nvim-dap-python.
  • What has been people's experience with nvim-dap? Or integrating the debugging experience within Neovim itself?
    5 projects | /r/neovim | 23 Apr 2023
    -- Debug adapter plug-in. Debug anything in Neovim { "mfussenegger/nvim-dap", config = function() vim.keymap.set("n", "d", ":DapContinue") vim.keymap.set("n", "dl", ":DapStepInto") vim.keymap.set("n", "dj", ":DapStepOver") vim.keymap.set("n", "dh", ":DapStepOut") vim.keymap.set("n", "dz", ":ZoomWinTabToggle") vim.keymap.set( "n", "dgt", -- dg as in debu[g] [t]race ":lua require('dap').set_log_level('TRACE')" ) vim.keymap.set( "n", "dge", -- dg as in debu[g] [e]dit function() vim.cmd(":edit " .. vim.fn.stdpath('cache') .. "/dap.log") end ) vim.keymap.set("n", "", ":DapStepOut") vim.keymap.set("n", "", ":DapStepOver") vim.keymap.set("n", "", ":DapStepInto") vim.keymap.set( "n", "d-", function() require("dap").restart() end ) vim.keymap.set( "n", "d_", function() require("dap").terminate() require("dapui").close() end ) end, lazy = true, }, -- A default "GUI" front-end for nvim-dap { "rcarriga/nvim-dap-ui", config = function() require("dapui").setup() -- Note: Added this dd duplicate of because somehow the -- mapping keeps getting reset each time I restart nvim-dap. Annoying but whatever. -- vim.keymap.set( "n", "dd", function() require("dapui").open() -- Requires nvim-dap-ui vim.cmd[[DapContinue]] -- Important: This will lazy-load nvim-dap end ) end, dependencies = { "mfussenegger/nvim-dap", "mfussenegger/nvim-dap-python", -- Optional adapter for Python }, }, -- TODO: Make sure that debugpy is installed. Otherwise, disable -- Reference: https://github.com/mfussenegger/nvim-dap-python#installation -- { "mfussenegger/nvim-dap-python", config = function() require("dap-python").setup("/path/to/python/here") -- XXX: Replace this with your preferred Python, if wanted -- An example configuration to launch any Python file, via Houdini -- table.insert( -- require("dap").configurations.python, -- { -- type = "python", -- request = "launch", -- name = "Launch Via hython", -- program = "${file}", -- python = "/opt/hfs19.5.569/bin/hython" -- -- ... more options, see https://github.com/microsoft/debugpy/wiki/Debug-configuration-settings -- } -- ) end, dependencies = { "mfussenegger/nvim-dap", "nvim-treesitter/nvim-treesitter", }, }, -- Remember nvim-dap breakpoints between sessions, ``:PBToggleBreakpoint`` { "Weissle/persistent-breakpoints.nvim", config = function() require("persistent-breakpoints").setup{ load_breakpoints_event = { "BufReadPost" } } vim.keymap.set("n", "db", ":PBToggleBreakpoint") end, }
  • Supercharge Python Development with this Plugin
    2 projects | /r/neovim | 18 Apr 2023
    Oh yes.. I think https://github.com/mfussenegger/nvim-dap-python is what you are looking for. The configuration might not be as simple as the VS code equivalent but seems to serve the same purpose?
  • Finding the right Virtual Envs with Pyright and DAP.
    1 project | /r/neovim | 30 Jan 2023
    But how do specify the same virtual env for Debugging with dap? nvim-dap-python is looking for the env variables VIRTUAL_ENV and CONDA_PREFIX. But that means i cannot open multiple python projects in the same nvim instance.
  • What IDE do you think is best for Python Programming? I currently am using Visual Studio Code but am open to test others...
    9 projects | /r/Python | 17 Dec 2022
    Yes, you can use nvim-dap-ui on top of nvim-dap or just nvim-dap-python (note that I haven‘t used the latter). Both options are able to parse .vscode/launch.json debug configs.
  • How to setup neotest with neotest-python and dap?
    3 projects | /r/neovim | 15 Dec 2022
    Have you installed and configured nvim-dap and nvim-dap-python ?

packer.nvim

Posts with mentions or reviews of packer.nvim. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-10-21.
  • thethethe.nvim - neovim friendly autocorrect plugin
    4 projects | /r/neovim | 21 Oct 2023
    packer
  • Help Enablin Powerline Font for Lightline in Kitty NeoVim
    1 project | /r/neovim | 24 Sep 2023
    -- Check if Packer.nvim is already installed if fn.empty(fn.glob(install_path)) > 0 then -- If not installed, clone it from GitHub fn.system({'git', 'clone', '--depth', '1', 'https://github.com/wbthomason/packer.nvim', install_path}) -- Load Packer.nvim vim.cmd [[packadd packer.nvim]] return true end return false end
  • Installing neovim on windows 10 does not work (no really, it doesn't)
    1 project | /r/neovim | 19 Aug 2023
    local ensure_packer = function() local fn = vim.fn local install_path = fn.stdpath('data')..'/site/pack/packer/start/packer.nvim' if fn.empty(fn.glob(install_path)) > 0 then fn.system({'git', 'clone', '--depth', '1', 'https://github.com/wbthomason/packer.nvim', install_path}) vim.cmd [[packadd packer.nvim]] return true end return false end
  • Issue with treesitter highlights, disappears after 5 seconds each time
    1 project | /r/neovim | 31 Jul 2023
    local fn = vim.fn -- Automatically install packer local install_path = fn.stdpath("data") .. "/site/pack/packer/start/packer.nvim" if fn.empty(fn.glob(install_path)) > 0 then PACKER_BOOTSTRAP = fn.system({ "git", "clone", "--depth", "1", "https://github.com/wbthomason/packer.nvim", install_path, }) print("Installing packer close and reopen Neovim...") vim.cmd([[packadd packer.nvim]]) end -- Autocommand that reloads neovim whenever you save the plugins.lua file vim.cmd([[ augroup packer_user_config autocmd! autocmd BufWritePost plugins.lua source | PackerSync augroup end ]]) -- Use a protected call so we don't error out on first use local status_ok, packer = pcall(require, "packer") if not status_ok then return end -- Have packer use a popup window packer.init({ display = { open_fn = function() return require("packer.util").float({ border = "rounded" }) end, }, }) -- Install your plugins here return packer.startup(function(use) -- My plugins here use({ "wbthomason/packer.nvim" }) -- Have packer manage itself use({ "nvim-lua/plenary.nvim" }) -- Useful lua functions used by lots of plugins use({ "windwp/nvim-autopairs" }) -- Autopairs, integrates with both cmp and treesitter use({ "numToStr/Comment.nvim" }) use({ "JoosepAlviste/nvim-ts-context-commentstring" }) use({ "kyazdani42/nvim-web-devicons" }) use({ "akinsho/bufferline.nvim" }) use({ "moll/vim-bbye" }) use({ "nvim-lualine/lualine.nvim" }) use({ "akinsho/toggleterm.nvim" }) use({ "ahmedkhalf/project.nvim" }) use({ "lewis6991/impatient.nvim" }) use({ "lukas-reineke/indent-blankline.nvim" }) use({ "goolord/alpha-nvim" }) use("folke/which-key.nvim") -- Colorschemes use({ "folke/tokyonight.nvim" }) use("lunarvim/darkplus.nvim") use("bluz71/vim-moonfly-colors") use("fcpg/vim-fahrenheit") use("rainglow/vim") use("wojciechkepka/vim-github-dark") use("gavinok/spaceway.vim") use({"mcchrish/zenbones.nvim", requires = "rktjmp/lush.nvim"}) use({ "ellisonleao/gruvbox.nvim" }) -- Gruvbox theme -- LSP use({ "neovim/nvim-lspconfig" }) -- enable LSP use({ "williamboman/nvim-lsp-installer" }) -- simple to use language server installer use({ "jose-elias-alvarez/null-ls.nvim" }) -- for formatters and linters -- Telescope use({ "nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim" }) -- Treesitter use("nvim-treesitter/nvim-treesitter", {run = ':TSUpdate'}) use("nvim-treesitter/nvim-treesitter-context") use("nvim-treesitter/playground") -- Editor plugins use({ "karb94/neoscroll.nvim" }) -- Git use({ "lewis6991/gitsigns.nvim" }) -- LSP Zero use { 'VonHeikemen/lsp-zero.nvim', requires = { -- LSP Support {'neovim/nvim-lspconfig'}, -- Required {'williamboman/mason.nvim'}, -- Optional {'williamboman/mason-lspconfig.nvim'}, -- Optional -- Autocompletion {'hrsh7th/nvim-cmp'}, -- Required {'hrsh7th/cmp-buffer'}, {'hrsh7th/cmp-path'}, {'hrsh7th/cmp-nvim-lua'}, {'hrsh7th/cmp-nvim-lsp'}, -- Required {'L3MON4D3/LuaSnip'}, -- Required {'rafamadriz/friendly-snippets'}, } } -- Automatically set up your configuration after cloning packer.nvim -- Put this at the end after all plugins if PACKER_BOOTSTRAP then require("packer").sync() end end)
  • Editing init.lua with lua_ls on gives "Undefined global : vim" ?
    3 projects | /r/neovim | 27 Jun 2023
    require('packer').startup(function(use) use 'https://github.com/wbthomason/packer.nvim' use 'https://github.com/neovim/nvim-lspconfig' end)
  • error message whenever I write a file
    2 projects | /r/neovim | 20 Jun 2023
  • [Help] Packer.nvim
    3 projects | /r/neovim | 3 Jun 2023
    git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wbthomason/packer.nvim\ ~/.local/share/nvim/site/pack/packer/start/packer.nvim
  • Pyright Won't Let me Quit Python Files
    3 projects | /r/neovim | 17 May 2023
    ``` vim.g.maplocalleader = " " vim.g.mapleader = " " local ensure_packer = function() local fn = vim.fn local install_path = fn.stdpath("data") .. "/site/pack/packer/start/packer.nvim" if fn.empty(fn.glob(install_path)) > 0 then fn.system({ "git", "clone", "--depth", "1", "https://github.com/wbthomason/packer.nvim", install_path }) vim.cmd([[packadd packer.nvim]]) return true end return false end
  • [Neovim] Gestionnaire de packages basé à Lua
    2 projects | /r/enfrancais | 4 May 2023
    2 projects | /r/enfrancais | 4 May 2023

What are some alternatives?

When comparing nvim-dap-python and packer.nvim you can also consider the following projects:

nvim-dap - Debug Adapter Protocol client implementation for Neovim

vim-plug - :hibiscus: Minimalist Vim Plugin Manager

mason-lspconfig.nvim - Extension to mason.nvim that makes it easier to use lspconfig with mason.nvim.

lazy.nvim - 💤 A modern plugin manager for Neovim

vim-test - Run your tests at the speed of thought

nvim-treesitter - Nvim Treesitter configurations and abstraction layer

vim-ultest - The ultimate testing plugin for (Neo)Vim

nvim-lspconfig - Quickstart configs for Nvim LSP

trouble.nvim - 🚦 A pretty diagnostics, references, telescope results, quickfix and location list to help you solve all the trouble your code is causing.

paq-nvim - 🌚 Neovim package manager

nvim-dap-ui - A UI for nvim-dap

gruvbox.nvim - Lua port of the most famous vim colorscheme