add config option for osc52 clipboard

.config/nvim/lua/config/options.lua

@@ -45,6 +45,10 @@ vim.opt.signcolumn = "yes" -- always show the signcolumn to minimize distraction
 -- vim.cmd(":autocmd InsertLeave * set cul") -- Turn color back on when exiting insert mode
 -- vim.cmd("set guicursor=i:block") -- Always use block cursor. In some terminals and fonts (like iTerm), it can be hard to see the cursor when it changes to a line.
 
+-- Forces the OSC 52 clipboard provider. Needs a terminal emulator that
+-- supports it (like iTerm, Alacritty). See :help clipboard-osc52 for details
+vim.g.clipboard = 'osc52'
+
 -- Copy all yanked/deleted lines to the "+" buffer. Useful when you want to use
 -- the OS clipboard.
 vim.cmd("set clipboard=unnamedplus")

docs/changelog.rst

@@ -1,12 +1,16 @@
 Changelog
 =========
+
 2026-05-07
 ----------
 
 **vim**
 
-Color the cursorline in toggleterm terminal when it's not in insert mode. Gives
-a visual reminder of when typing won't do what you expect.
+- Color the cursorline in toggleterm terminal when it's not in insert mode.
+  Gives a visual reminder of when typing won't do what you expect.
+- Configure OSC 52 globally in nvim so that yanked text goes to the system
+  clipboard, even on remote systems.
+
 
 **setup**