VIM typer

Use VIM keys in browser
What is VIM typer?
VIM typer is a Chrome extension that enables the use of VIM keys while typing in input fields on your browser. It provides support for various VIM keys, allowing for efficient and streamlined text editing.

Extension stats

By: sculpt0r
Users: 172 ▲ 4
Rating: 4.00 (4)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-19)
Creation date: 2021-06-01
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 7.00K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.
Chrome-Stats extension

Extension summary

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
See more

User reviews

It doesn't do anything and doesn't even appear in chrome://extensions/shortcuts
by Nimrod Weinberg, 2024-01-17

It's really great, thank you! Could you please think about adding the "b" support? And also it would be super useful to have it working in the url address bar as well. Anyway thank you for the tool!
by Tobiasz B, 2023-12-29

This extension is amazing can't wait for it to get more features
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

VIM typer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

VIM typer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to VIM typer: