Use VIM keys in browser

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
August 18, 2024
Size
6.84KiB
Developer
Category
Users
165
Rating
3.4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
See more

VIM typer Extension

This extension allows use vim keys for text editing. Other vim plugins allows you to navigate in browser or webpage. This extension allows you to use vim keys while typing in input fields. Currently only `textarea` HTML elements are supported.

Enable vim keys
Plugins functionality can be toggled with special key combination adjustable via `chrome://extensions/shortcuts`:
- `alt` + `v` on windows / linux
- `Command` + `Control` + `v` on macOS

It is because, sometimes you may don't want to `VIM typer` interfere with other vim like plugins.

Please look at the indicator (small red square in top left corner). When it becomes green: the plugin functions are available.

# supported keys
Currently, `vim-typer` supports:
- `h`,`j`,`k`,`l`
- `e`
- `w` has early support
- more are planned
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "VIM typer","version": "1.1.1","description": "Use VIM keys in browser","manifest_version": 3,"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["https://*/*","http://*/*","file://*/*"],"js": ["./plugin.js"],"run_at": "document_start","all_frames": true}],"commands": {"toggle-vim-mode": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Alt+V","mac": "Command+MacCtrl+V"},"description": "Toggle plugin activation."}},"background": {"service_worker": "worker.js","type": "module"}}
Read more

Similar Extensions

User reviews

icon

MarioTHROWSfireBalls untitled (ID: 000000ea69af6bca) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/08/2023 This extension is amazing can't wait for it to get more features

icon

Melvin MacDonald (ID: 000000fc5a3ccc1a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2022 Looking forward to any development of this extension. Editing text fields in Chrome is just so tedious, especially on laptops with poor trackpads.