Vimium
What is Vimium?
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NOTE Google does not allow Vimium to run on this Chrome Web Store page and the Chrome New Tab page, by design. Sorry about that!
NOTE Chrome has some alarmist messaging around the permissions that Vimium needs to run. Really all it's asking for is that Vimium's javascript be loaded into every page. Don't be alarmed. Vimium never talks to any servers and does absolutely nothing with your data. Read the open source code if you're curious.
For more information about rebinding your keys and how to use many of Vimium's features, see here: https://github.com/philc/vimium/blob/master/README.md
Modifier keys are specified as <c-x>, <m-x>, <a-x> for ctrl+x, meta+x, and alt+x respectively.
Navigating the current page:
? show the help dialog for a list of all available keys
h scroll left
j scroll down
k scroll up
l scroll right
User reviews
- Significantly speeds up workflow and improves productivity.
- Eliminates the need for a mouse on many tasks.
- Responsive and functional keyboard shortcuts.
- Useful features like tab switching and bookmark finding.
- User-friendly for those familiar with Vim.
- Some features do not work on certain pages.
- New tabs cannot be modified.
- Issues reported with functionality on specific OS (e.g., Chrome on Ubuntu).
- Limited customization for focusing on input areas.
- Improves productivity.
- Saves time by reducing mouse usage.
- Responsive and effective keyboard shortcuts.
- Desire for additional features like input unfocus command.
- Interest in investing in user base expansions.
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Risk impact
Vimium is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Vimium if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Vimium has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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