Analysis updated 2026-06-21
Browse the web entirely with keyboard shortcuts, eliminating the need for a mouse or trackpad.
Jump to any link on a page instantly by pressing F and typing the label that appears.
Search and switch between open browser tabs without reaching for the mouse.
Copy the current page URL to your clipboard with a two-key shortcut.
| philc/vimium | rstacruz/nprogress | badges/shields | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 26,467 | 26,411 | 26,556 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | easy | easy | easy |
| Complexity | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Audience | developer | vibe coder | vibe coder |
Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.
Install from the browser extension store in under 30 seconds, no configuration required to start using it.
Vimium is a browser extension for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox that lets you control your entire web browser using only keyboard shortcuts, no mouse required. It's inspired by Vim, a text editor beloved by programmers for its keyboard-first philosophy where your hands never need to leave the home row. Once installed, you can scroll pages up and down with J and K keys, open links by pressing F (which puts a letter label on every clickable link on the page so you can jump to any of them instantly), switch between tabs, search your browser history, and navigate forward and back, all without touching your mouse or trackpad. For a vibe coder or power user who spends a lot of time in the browser, Vimium dramatically speeds up web navigation. Instead of reaching for the mouse to click a link or switch tabs, everything becomes a quick keypress. There's a searchable list of open tabs (press T), instant URL editing (press ge), and even the ability to copy the current page's URL to your clipboard with two keys. Installing is as simple as adding any browser extension from the Chrome Web Store, Edge Add-ons, or Firefox Add-ons, it takes about 30 seconds and requires no configuration to start using. You can type ? at any time to see all available shortcuts. This is a pure usability tool, no coding required to use it, and it doesn't change how websites look or work for others. It's purely about making your own browsing faster and keeping your hands on the keyboard.
A browser extension that lets you control Chrome, Edge, and Firefox entirely with keyboard shortcuts, scroll, click links, switch tabs, and navigate without ever touching your mouse.
Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript.
Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.
Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.
Mainly developer.
This repo across BitVibe Labs
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