diff --git a/lua/plugins/common.lua b/lua/plugins/common.lua
index 07f365e..1acd82d 100644
--- a/lua/plugins/common.lua
+++ b/lua/plugins/common.lua
@@ -105,6 +105,22 @@ return {
     end,
   },
 
+  { -- file tree
+    "nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim",
+    version = "*",
+    dependencies = {
+      "nvim-lua/plenary.nvim",
+      "nvim-tree/nvim-web-devicons", -- not strictly required, but recommended
+      "MunifTanjim/nui.nvim",
+    },
+    config = function ()
+      -- Unless you are still migrating, remove the deprecated commands from v1.x
+      vim.cmd([[ let g:neo_tree_remove_legacy_commands = 1 ]])
+
+      require('neo-tree').setup {}
+    end,
+  },
+
   -- NOTE: Finally, themes
   -- FIX: figure out how to switch between themes more easily