Uninstall Plugin

Uninstall Plugin Skill

Remove a Neovim plugin cleanly, including plugin files, related configuration, and docs.

Input Format

/uninstall-plugin <plugin-name|github-url|owner/repo>

Examples:

• /uninstall-plugin flash.nvim
• /uninstall-plugin folke/flash.nvim
• /uninstall-plugin https://github.com/folke/flash.nvim

Workflow

Step 1: Resolve Plugin Identity

Normalize input to these identifiers:

• owner/repo (if available)
• repo (for example flash.nvim)
• plugin_name (strip .nvim or .vim, for example flash)

Step 2: Locate Plugin Spec File(s)

Find candidate files under ./lua/plugins/:

# Direct repo match in specs
rg -n '"owner/repo"' lua/plugins

# Fallback by filename patterns
rg --files lua/plugins | rg 'plugin-name|repo|short-name'

If multiple candidates match, stop and ask the user which one to remove.

Step 3: Scan Related References Before Deleting

Scan for references in code and docs:

rg -n 'owner/repo|repo-name|plugin_name|require\("module"\)' lua lsp README.md init.lua

Classify matches into:

• plugin spec files to delete
• keymaps to remove
• plugin-specific setup blocks to remove
• README entries to remove
• external tools notes to remove (only if no other plugin needs them)

Step 4: Delete Plugin Files

Delete plugin-owned files only:

• ./lua/plugins/<plugin>.lua
• plugin-specific support files (if clearly dedicated), for example:
  • ./lsp/<plugin-related>.lua
  • ./lua/dev/<plugin-related>/

Do not delete shared files unless only plugin-owned sections are removed.

Step 5: Remove Plugin Config and Keymaps

Edit remaining files to remove plugin-specific blocks:

• keymaps in ./lua/keymap.lua or other plugin specs
• plugin integration hooks in ./lua/*.lua
• plugin-specific commands/autocmds/options

Rules:

1. Keep unrelated config untouched.
2. Preserve file style and formatting.
3. Prefer removing the smallest safe block.

Step 6: Remove Documentation

Update ./README.md and remove plugin-related content:

• key mapping rows introduced by the plugin
• plugin bullets in category sections
• command examples tied to the plugin
• required external tools only used by that plugin

If a section becomes empty, collapse or clean it.

Step 7: Validate Cleanup

Run post-removal checks:

# Ensure no stale references remain
rg -n 'owner/repo|repo-name|plugin_name' lua lsp README.md init.lua

# Formatting and tests (required by this repository)
stylua --indent-type Spaces .
make test

# Markdown lint when docs changed
markdownlint-cli2 "**/*.md"

Do not manually edit lazy-lock.json; it is generated and should be updated by the plugin manager workflow.

Output Format

After removal, report:

✅ Removed plugin: <owner/repo or plugin>

Deleted files:
- <path>

Updated files:
- <path>: removed <what>

Verification:
- stylua: <pass/fail>
- make test: <pass/fail>
- markdownlint: <pass/fail or skipped>

Notes:
- <dependency or tool cleanup decisions>

Safety Rules

1. Do not remove shared dependencies still referenced by other plugins.
2. If ownership is unclear, ask user before deleting.
3. Prefer precise edits over broad search/replace.
4. Keep changes reversible and reviewable.

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