DocsKeys

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

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• Apr 28, 2026
  description

  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 (Aug 2025)
  ✦ Number-prefixed motion. Example: 4j, 12w
  
  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 & 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. https://github.com/tirthd16/dockeys
  
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  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.

  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.
  
  Bug Fixes (Apr 2026)
  ✦ Fixed `g` & `G` not working on Mac (fixed by AlxV07)
  ✦ Fixed `e` moving to end of word instead of start of next word (reported by johbuldmann) 
  
  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)
  ✦ Number-prefixed motion. Example: 4j, 12w
  ✦ 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 & 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. https://github.com/tirthd16/dockeys
  
  ---
  
  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.

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