fix working directory issues

lua/netrw-config.lua

@@ -20,7 +20,9 @@ vim.g.netrw_alto = 0
 -- 50% split when pressing 'p'
 vim.g.netrw_winsize = 50
 
-vim.g.netrw_keepdir = 0
+-- Keep working directory unchanged when browsing (1 = don't change directory)
+-- Setting to 1 prevents netrw from changing vim's working directory
+vim.g.netrw_keepdir = 1
 
 -- Open files in the same window (replace netrw buffer)
 -- Options: 0=same window, 1=horizontal split, 2=vertical split, 3=new tab, 4=previous window

lua/plugins/telescope.lua

@@ -19,6 +19,9 @@ return {
 
       telescope.setup({
         defaults = {
+          -- Always search from project root (where Neovim was opened)
+          cwd = vim.g.project_root,
+          
           -- Minimal UI, keep it clean
           prompt_prefix = '> ',
           selection_caret = '> ',

lua/settings.lua

@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@ vim.g.loaded_node_provider = 0
 -- Used by netrw navigation to return to project root after following symlinks
 vim.g.project_root = vim.fn.getcwd()
 
+-- Prevent automatic directory changes when switching files
+vim.opt.autochdir = false -- Keep working directory at project root
+
 -- Enable project-local configuration files
 vim.opt.exrc = true -- Load .nvim.lua from project root
 vim.opt.secure = true -- Prompt before loading untrusted files