vi editor for any web page.
Wasavi: Transform TEXTAREA into vi editor - Chrome Extension
The 'wasavi' Chrome extension is a vi editor clone that transforms TEXTAREA elements within webpages. It activates when you focus on a TEXTAREA element and press Ctrl+Enter. The extension supports a multitude of vi commands and ex commands. Additionally, it incorporates functions from vim such as incremental-searching, multi-level undo or redo, and text objects. Want to learn more tips and details? Visit the official website or check its source code on GitHub.
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Risk impact: Very high risk impact
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Manifest version: 2
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Size: 486.40K
Email: ak*****@appsweets.net
URLs: Website
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Extension summary
wasavi is a clone of vi editor and extends a TEXTAREA element. If you focus TEXTAREA element and press Ctrl+Enter, TEXTAREA turns into vi editor.
wasavi supports following vi commands:
- c y d > < gq cc yy dd >> << C Y D gqq
- ^ <home> $ <end> % | comma(,) ; _ / ? ' ` ( ) { } [[ ]] <enter> 0 j k h l ^N ^P ^H <down> <up> <left> <right> <space> w W b B e E gg gj gk g^ g$ G H M L f F t T n N
- ^U ^D ^Y ^E ^B ^F <pageup> <pagedown> z<enter> z. zz z-
- x X <delete> p P J period( . ) u ^R ~ ^L ^G m @ q r R a A i I o O & s S ZZ
- :
wasavi supports following ex commands:
- abbreviate cd chdir copy delete edit file filesystem global join k map mark marks move options print put pwd quit read redo s & ~ set registers to unabbreviate undo unmap version v write wq xit yank > < @ *
In addition, wasavi ported some functions from vim such as incremental-searching, multi level undo/redo, and text objects.
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Pros
- Ability to use Vim keybindings in Chrome
- Great for editing text in web forms and other online platforms
- Provides a similar experience to using Vim
Cons
- Limited support for Vim commands
- Not usable in all online platforms like Notion, Codepen, etc.
Most mentioned
- Life saver
- Great for editing text in Chrome
- Vim keybindings
User reviews
magic, straight magic.
Really enjoying using it.
It would be nice to have an option for a bigger than the text-edit editor window.
Extension safety
Risk impact
wasavi requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
wasavi has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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