Modeless Keyboard Navigation

Modeless keyboard navigation based on Vimium.
What is Modeless Keyboard Navigation?
"Modeless Keyboard Navigation" is a Chrome extension based on Vimium that allows you to navigate the web using keyboard shortcuts at any time. It uses modifier keys for default bindings, similar to Emacs. Browse the web faster with this efficient tool.

Extension stats

Users: 36 ▼ -1
Rating: 3.67 (3)
Version: 2.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-05-02)
Creation date: 2019-04-13
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • bookmarks
  • history
  • storage
  • sessions
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • favicon
  • webNavigation
  • search
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 365.57K

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Extension summary

Based on Vimium by Phil Crosby and Ilya Sukhar (see https://github.com/philc/vimium). Unlike Vimium, the keyboard shortcuts can be used at any time, and the default bindings use modifier keys (think Emacs, not Vim). Github: https://github.com/wolfmanstout/vimium

User reviews

Sorry but I really dislike that it doesn't have keybindings out of the box. It should already have the keybindings programmed in, but instead it has nothing and I have to program all the keybindings. I like the idea of emacs or vim-like keyboard navigation but I don't have time to program all the keys.

This extension works very well! It allows me to use Vimium's wonderful keyboard navigation without the overhead of vim mode switching getting in the way. And it can often get in the way!!...for example with the vimium extension I had to press "if" do do what the "f" key does normally on netflix and youtube sites (to make videos fullscreen). ...Plus aren't we all already accustomed to the default browser (non-modal) shortcuts for closing and opening tabs, selecting the address bar, navigating between tabs...etc? This (Modeless Keyboard Navigation) extension's default keybindings were: Control+Comma and Control+Dot (which unfortunately was not in the extension description). Keybindings are viewable under "show available commands" in the extensions options (see the next paragraph if you don't know how to get there). While the extension uses number keys for navigation, for me the home row (asdfghjkl;) characters work better for faster navigation. The default "Characters used for link hints" are easily changeable: Click on the puzzle piece in chrome's upper right corner > select "manage extensions" > select the "details" button for the "Modeless Keyboard Navigation" extension > select "Extension Options"> "show advanced options" at the bottom > then (finally!!) customize: "Characters used for link hints" Enjoy!!
by Matthias Toepp, 2020-09-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Modeless Keyboard Navigation requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Modeless Keyboard Navigation is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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