VIM typer

Name: VIM typer
Rating: 3.29 (7 reviews)
Author: sculpt0r

Use VIM keys in browser

As of May 2026, VIM typer has 206 users and a 3.29/5 rating from 7 reviews in the Accessibility category.

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Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+34.6%

206

Rating0%

3.29

7 reviews

Reviews0%

Version

1.1.1

Manifest V3

History

3 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	153	3.29	7	1.1.1
Apr 29, 2026	167	3.29	7	1.1.1
May 27, 2026	156	3.29	7	1.1.1
Now	206	3.29	7	1.1.1

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About

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`
- `w` has early support
- more are planned