llm.vim

Asynchronous Vim plugin for Ollama LLMs.

Features

• Code Completion & Refactoring (<leader>l): Replaces or appends code using the File Skeleton and Local Context as prompts.
• Conversational Questions (<leader>k): Opens a vertical right-split scratch buffer (ft=markdown) for queries.
• Model Management (:LLMModel): Command with tab-completion for switching g:llm_model based on local Ollama tags.
• Asynchronous Execution: Uses Vim 8 jobs and temporary files for non-blocking I/O.
• Indentation Aware: Uses Vim's = operator on inserted code.

Installation

Plug 'mitjafelicijan/llm.vim'

Configuration

Override defaults in your .vimrc:

Check for available models https://ollama.com/search.

let g:llm_model = 'granite4.1:3b'
let g:llm_url = 'http://127.0.0.1:11434'

Custom Mappings

To disable default mappings and define your own, set g:llm_disable_mappings and use the following functions:

let g:llm_disable_mappings = 1

" Normal mode question
nnoremap <C-k> :call llm#AskQuestion(0)<CR>
" Visual mode question
xnoremap <C-k> :<C-u>call llm#AskQuestion(1)<CR>
" Visual mode completion
xnoremap <C-l> :<C-u>call llm#RequestCompletion(1)<CR>

Mappings & Commands (Defaults)

• <leader>l (Visual): Refactor or replace selection.
• <leader>k (Normal/Visual): Open [LLM Answer] buffer on the right.
• :LLMModel: Switch g:llm_model. Supports <Tab> completion via Ollama API.