Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
October 28, 2024
Size
22.01KiB
Developer
Category
Users
34
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
See more
Permissions
See more

DocsKeys Extension

Improve your Google Docs experience with Vim keyboard shortcuts. Edit documents and collaborate with the speed and efficiency of Vim, without leaving your browser.

What is DocKeys?
Transform Google Docs into a Vim-powered text editor. This extension brings the powerful keyboard-driven editing capabilities of Vim to your browser-based document editing, allowing you to maintain your productivity workflow while using Google Docs.

Key Features
✦ Full Vim Navigation: Move through documents using h,j,k,l and all standard Vim motion commands
✦ Multiple Modes: Normal, Insert, Visual, and Visual Line modes
✦ Text Operations: Delete, change, and yank with familiar commands (d, c, y)
✦ Line Manipulation: Add lines above/below (O/o), navigate paragraphs ({/})
✦ Efficient Selection: Visual mode for precise text selection
✦ Document Navigation: Jump to start/end of document (g/G)
✦ Standard Editing: Copy, paste, and undo with Vim commands

Perfect For:
• Vim users who frequently work with Google Docs
• Developers who prefer keyboard-based navigation
• Writers who want editing efficiency
• Anyone looking to speed up their document editing workflow

Privacy & Security
• No data collection
• Works entirely offline
• No external dependencies
• Open source for transparency

The extension seamlessly integrates Vim with Google Docs, requiring no additional setup or configuration.

Support
For bug reports, feature requests, or general feedback, please visit our GitHub repository. We actively maintain this extension and welcome community contributions. https://github.com/tirthd16/dockeys

---

Note: This extension is not affiliated with Google or Vim. It is a community-driven project designed to enhance the Google Docs experience for Vim users.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "DocsKeys", "description": "Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs", "version": "1.1", "icons": { "32": "icons/32.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_icon": "icons/32.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "content.js" ], "matches": [ "https://docs.google.com/*" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "page_script.js" ], "matches": [ "https://docs.google.com/*" ] } ]}
Read more

Similar Extensions

icon

Surfingkeys Extension · Productivity 34 279 ★ 1.2MiB

icon

New Doc Extension · Productivity 34 7 ★ 244KiB

icon

Smooth Key Scroll Extension · Accessibility 34 176 ★ 365KiB

icon

Virtual Keyboard for Google Chrome™ Extension · Productivity 34 154 ★ 178KiB

icon

Rearrange Tabs Extension · Productivity 34 153 ★ 7.41KiB

icon

Keyboard Shortcuts Extension · Productivity 34 18 ★ 120KiB

icon

QuickAnimate for Google Slides™ Extension · Productivity 34 4 ★ 191KiB

icon

DocsAfterDark Extension · Productivity 34 210 ★ 351KiB

icon

Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) Extension · Productivity 34 739 ★ 255KiB

icon

Text to Speech Google Docs Extension · Productivity 34 7 ★ 725KiB

icon

Chrome Notes Extension · Productivity 34 195 ★ 25.89KiB

icon

Create Google Doc Extension · Productivity 34 7 ★ 82.06KiB

icon

Docs Hotkey Extension · Productivity 34 57 ★ 787KiB

icon

Vimium Extension · Productivity 34 4468 ★ 272KiB

icon

Google Docs SplitView Extension · Productivity 34 17 ★ 84.42KiB

icon

Google Search Keyboard Shortcuts Extension · Productivity 34 155 ★ 34.23KiB

icon

Open with Google Docs Extension · Productivity 34 646 ★ 204KiB

icon

Disable YouTube Number Keyboard Shortcuts Extension · Productivity 34 14 ★ 16.41KiB

icon

App Script Editor PRO Extension · Developer Tools 34 1 ★ 279KiB

icon

Multi-language Keyboard for Google Drive™ Extension · Productivity 34 31 ★ 2.92MiB

icon

Stealth Writer Extension · Productivity 34 20 ★ 210KiB

icon

Change Tab Shortcut Extension · Productivity 34 5 ★ 158KiB

icon

Vimmatic Extension · Productivity 34 4 ★ 2.12MiB

icon

Vim for Google Docs™ Extension · Developer Tools 34 26 ★ 943KiB