Vim for Google Docs™

Vim for Google Docs: Supercharge Your Typing With Vim

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Vim for Google Docs™ - Supercharge Your Typing

Vim for Google Docs™ is a Chrome extension that supercharges your typing experience in Google Docs. It allows you to use Vim keybindings to traverse documents at lightning speed, with features such as remapping support, blazing fast performance, availability on multiple devices, effortless navigation, and ongoing support & updates.

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Extension stats

By: Vim for Docs

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 3.85

(27)

0.11

Version: 1.17 (Last updated: 2024-06-09)

Creation date: 2023-06-19

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
clipboardRead
clipboardWrite
management

Size: 965.63K

Email: su*****@vimfordocs.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 23,450 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#269 in Developer Tools

#19 in google docs keyword 47 ▼ 4

#83 in google sheets keyword 16 ▼ 16

#83 in google sheets. keyword 16 ▼ 16

#138 in navigation keyword 17 ▼ 7

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Vim for Google Docs (v1.17)

1.00

(1) 45

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Enhance your editing experience in Google Docs with Vim for the ultimate productivity boost. Many of your favorite Vim keybindings can now be used to traverse documents at lightning speed.

Key Features:

Remapping Support: Remap any key binding and even regular Google Docs shortcuts. Customize and tune the extension to your personal preferences.
Blazing Fast: Enjoy lightning quick text-editing and navigation. Built to be as performant as possible, ensuring a smooth experience.
Available Everywhere: Seamlessly move from device to device, with support for Windows, Mac, Linux, and available on Chrome and Firefox. Take Vim for Docs wherever you go.
Effortless Navigation: Navigate effortlessly with 5 different editing modes and hundreds of commands at your fingers. Become a Google Docs superuser and wizard in an instant.
Support & Updates: Caught on a snag, or have a feature request? We’re happy to help you out at [email protected]. Enjoy software that keeps getting better, with more Vim keybindings and features always being added.

Vim for Google Docs is an independent extension and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Docs. By using the extension, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, which can be found at vimfordocs.com.

User reviews

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Pros

Improves Google Docs editing experience for Vim users
Developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on updates
Core Vim functionality is present and works well
The extension is unique and fills a niche for Vim users in Google Docs

Cons

Incomplete support for many Vim commands
Only offers a 14-day trial before requiring payment
Certain basic functions (like copying to clipboard) are not working as expected
Users report that keybindings do not work consistently

Most mentioned

Incomplete Vim support
Payment required after trial period
Developer's responsiveness
Missing key features and commands
Desire for the extension to be open source

User reviews

temp temp, 2025-01-15

I've never left a bad review in my life. I think the high star ratings are to encourage the developer, because people so desperately would love to have this and want to encourage the developer to continue to make improvements. Another reviewer said "As an instinctive vim user, the incomplete support often creates a train wreck because a sequence of movement and editing commands will yield an unexpected result." THIS! In fact, learning the exceptions to effectively use this plugin will mess up your productivity when you're using VIM for your coding. I can't even get some really basic stuff to work. In NORMAL mode, "dd" indeed deletes the line, but following up with a "p" doesn't paste it. In the "Remap Your Keys" page, there is an option to toggle "Cut Text" for "dd". I'm not exactly sure what that is supposed to do. Having that enabled, "dd" no longer deletes the line, and "p" still doesn't paste anything. I can't get the analogous procedures to work in VISUAL mode either. Clearly, a LOT of work has gone into this. But, don't charge money for something that's not going to be fully supported. I'd be happy to pay 3x what is asked for this app ... if it worked. If it's not going to be fully supported, then make it open source. Using v1.17 in Chrome on Windows 11

Robert Rozak, 2024-12-06

Would be great to also add support for word online. While the core is here and worth using, many common motions are missing which is a shame ({ {#}f{char} etc.