Vim-For-Docs
An implementation of Vim motions for Google Docs
As of June 2026, Vim-For-Docs has 584 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 5 reviews in the Functionality & UI category.
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Version
2.7
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 2 version updates.
History
13 snapshotsTracking since Apr 6, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | 513 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.3 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 541 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.3 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 537 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.3 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 542 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.3 |
| May 8, 2026 | 563 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.6 |
| May 12, 2026 | 585 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.6 |
| May 15, 2026 | 584 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.6 |
| May 20, 2026 | 595 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.6 |
| May 24, 2026 | 547 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.6 |
| May 29, 2026 | 583 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.6 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 640 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.7 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 597 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.7 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 581 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.7 |
| Now | 584 | 5.00 | 5 | 2.7 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storage
- Host access
- None declared
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About
Vim-For-Docs: Bring Vim Motions to Google Docs
Tired of using a mouse or clunky arrow keys in Google Docs? Vim-For-Docs brings the power of Vim motions to Google Docs, letting you navigate and edit text efficiently with familiar keybinds.
🚀 Features
✅ Vim-style Navigation – Use h, j, k, and l to move through text like in Vim.
✅ Word & Paragraph Movements – Quickly jump with w, b, {, and }.
✅ Editing Commands – Delete (d), change (c), and copy (y) with motion support.
✅ Insert & Visual Modes – Seamlessly switch between i, a, v, and V modes.
✅ Intuitive Key Mapping – No complex setup, just install and start using Vim motions instantly!
🔧 How It Works
Vim-For-Docs intercepts keystrokes in Google Docs and remaps them to Vim-like motions. This allows for fast, keyboard-driven editing while preserving Google Docs' native behavior.
🎯 Why Use Vim-For-Docs?
🚫 No more mouse navigation
⚡ Faster document editing
🎯 Minimal setup, easy to use
🛠 Installation
Click "Add to Chrome" and enable the extension.
Open Google Docs and start using Vim motions instantly!
📌 Notes
Some Vim commands (like scrolling) are not included due to Google Docs' limitations.
👉 Download now and supercharge Google Docs with Vim! 🚀
Support & Feedback: For any questions or suggestions, contact us at: [email protected]Technical
- Version
- 2.7
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 66.6KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- Yes
Metadata
- ID
- kablhddalgenjgmoaignkfcphgmjnkno
- Developer ID
- ud78f8ec64f76f4823c29b008155e4d15
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Feb 20, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- May 27, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 13, 2026
- Website
- vimfordocs.org
- Privacy Policy
- https://vimfordocs.org/privacy
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