Lookup of nifty vim commands

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Version
0.8.1
Update
June 14, 2022
Size
834KiB
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Users
1,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
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Vim what? Extension

This is a learning plugin for Vim. Keep your hands on the keyboard, focus on coding and increase your editing flexibility with Vim .... what?

We all forget command or just wish the :help docs were closer at hand. Now the link to docs are a click or two away.

Learning a complex and powerful tool like Vim should be taken in steps. This plugin allows just that, with 7 levels to move through. Starting with movement, basics of editing and traversing up to recording macros for complex functions.

Cheat sheets are a great tool. This plugin has digitized:
http://www.viemu.com/a_vi_vim_graphical_cheat_sheet_tutorial.html
(Thank you Jon)

Now you can save your own mappings for those customized commands.

This plugin is open-source and under constant development. I welcome your bug reports, pull requests and new ideas.
https://github.com/shadoath/vim-what

Help guide the future of this extension by leaving reviews here or on GitHub.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Vim what?", "description": "Lookup of nifty vim commands", "version": "0.8.1", "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_icon": "images/vim-what128.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Vim what?" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "icons": { "16": "images/vim-what16.png", "48": "images/vim-what48.png", "128": "images/vim-what128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Vim what? extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Vim what? extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Vim what? extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Vim what? extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Vim what? extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Vim what? extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Vim what? Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Vim what? extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Vim what? extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Vim what? extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Vim what? extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Vim what? extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Vim what? extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Vim what? extension file

Select and download the Vim what? extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Vim what? extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Vim what? extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Vim what? extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Vim what? extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Rumply Stiltskin (ID: 000000eaa2d0d0eb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/01/2021 I love this extension. It is a great way to visually and quickly see all the Vim commands and get more information if desired.

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Bill West (ID: 0000003304b89e1a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/16/2017 This is great! I have vim console app on a Chrombook. vi is my favorite time=wasting toy. But What can I do to title a new vim file?

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Michael Smith (ID: 000000bf211ad902) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/08/2017 This extension has great potential. It's really useful for learning those extra Vim commands that you never knew. It's great that it supports multiple keyboard layouts as well. I hope to be a Vim expert with this tool at my disposal.