nvim/Q/Is lazy.nvim the same thing as LazyVim?

• Is lazy.nvim the same thing as nvim/Distro/LazyVim?

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      • Short answer: No — lazy.nvim is a plugin manager; nvim/Distro/LazyVim is a full Neovim distribution built on top of it.
      • lazy.nvim — a standalone plugin manager for nvim (by Folke Lemaitre). Handles plugin installation, lazy-loading on events/filetypes/keymaps, caching, and bytecode compilation. Can be dropped into any config.
      • nvim/Distro/LazyVim — an opinionated Neovim distribution (also by Folke) built on top of lazy.nvim. Ships pre-wired with LSP, Treesitter, formatters, and keymaps so it works on first launch.
      • The naming is a frequent source of confusion: both projects are by the same author and the distro name is a play on the plugin manager name.
      • Sources: lazy.nvim on GitHub · LazyVim docs · Hacker News thread on the distinction