Vimium

The Hacker's Browser. Vimium provides keyboard shortcuts for navigation and control in the spirit of Vim.
What is Vimium?
"Vimium" is an Edge browser extension that transforms web navigation by introducing keyboard-based commands inspired by the Vim text editor. It allows users to navigate pages, manage tabs, and operate the browser efficiently without a mouse. Users can scroll, open links, search, and more through quick keystrokes, enhancing productivity and providing a hacker-like browsing experience. Ideal for Vim enthusiasts and those seeking greater keyboard control.

Add-on stats

Users: 8,505
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 2.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-04-04)
Creation date: 2023-11-17
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • bookmarks
  • history
  • storage
  • sessions
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • favicon
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 270.75K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Vimium (v2.1.2)
4.82 (4,464) 500,000
Vimium (v2.1.2)
4.81 (509) 41,042
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Add-on summary

The Hacker's Browser. Vimium provides keyboard shortcuts for navigation and control in the spirit of Vim.

NOTE Edge does not allow Vimium to run on this Addons Store page and the Edge New Tab page, by design. Sorry about that!

NOTE Edge has some alarmist messaging around the permissions that Vimium needs to run. Really all it's asking for is that Vimium's javascript be loaded into every page. Don't be alarmed. Vimium never talks to any servers and does absolutely nothing with your data. Read the open source code if you're curious.

For more information about rebinding your keys and how to use many of Vimium's features, see here: https://github.com/philc/vimium/blob/master/README.md

Modifier keys are specified as <c-x>, <m-x>, <a-x> for ctrl+x, meta+x, and alt+x respectively.

Navigating the current page:

?       show the help dialog for a list of all available keys
h       scroll left
j       scroll down
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User reviews

Really enjoying this a lot. I'm a returning nvim user and this extension is really nice to have to stay in that vim mindset. Thanks
by Nick, 2024-06-13
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Vimium is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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