# DocsKeys

> Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/docskeys](https://chrome-stats.com/d/docskeys)

## Overview

- **ID:** `docskeys`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** teerthx
- **Category:** web-development,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 18
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-02
- **First published:** 2025-02-21
- **Size:** 28 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/docskeys/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/tirthd16/dockeys](https://github.com/tirthd16/dockeys)

## Description

Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs

Improve your Google Docs experience with Vim keyboard shortcuts. Edit documents and collaborate with the speed and efficiency of Vim, without leaving your browser.

What is DocKeys?
Transform Google Docs into a Vim-powered text editor. This extension brings the powerful keyboard-driven editing capabilities of Vim to your browser-based document editing, allowing you to maintain your productivity workflow while using Google Docs.

New Features Added (Jan 2025)
✦ Mode indicator box at bottom of screen
✦ Ctrl+o in insert mode to execute a command

Key Features
✦ Full Vim Navigation: Move through documents using h,j,k,l and all standard Vim motion commands
✦ Multiple Modes: Normal, Insert, Visual, and Visual Line modes
✦ Text Operations: Delete, change, and yank with familiar commands (d, c, y)
✦ Line Manipulation: Add lines above/below (O/o), navigate paragraphs ({/})
✦ Efficient Selection: Visual mode for precise text selection
✦ Document Navigation: Jump to start/end of document (g/G)
✦ Standard Editing: Copy, paste, and undo with Vim commands

Perfect For:
• Vim users who frequently work with Google Docs
• Developers who prefer keyboard-based navigation
• Writers who want editing efficiency
• Anyone looking to speed up their document editing workflow

Privacy &amp; Security
• No data collection
• Works entirely offline
• No external dependencies
• Open source for transparency

The extension seamlessly integrates Vim with Google Docs, requiring no additional setup or configuration.

Support
For bug reports, feature requests, or general feedback, please visit our GitHub repository. We actively maintain this extension and welcome community contributions. <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/7bc548b4d45bddf404442c4ba08f3c2536899578b1aa75e5eaa79523f0c809e0/https%3A//github.com/tirthd16/dockeys" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/tirthd16/dockeys</a>

Note: This extension is not affiliated with Google or Vim. It is a community-driven project designed to enhance the Google Docs experience for Vim users.

## Rankings

- #25,561 — Overall
- #173 — keyboard

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `docs.google.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: google.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/docskeys)
