Dark Reader
Focus: dark mode and eye strain. Shares browser extension and open source with Vimium. Adds Safari. Same 4.6 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.6Visit
Browser Extension
Vimium
Keyboard shortcuts for browsing the web without reaching for the mouse.
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What is Vimium?
Vimium is a free, open-source browser extension that brings Vim-style keyboard shortcuts to Chrome, Edge and Firefox. You can scroll, open links by typing short hints, switch tabs, search your history and bookmarks, and move around pages quickly, all without touching the mouse.
Pros
- Fast keyboard-only browsing
- Link hints are easy to learn
- Free and open source
Cons
- Shortcuts take time to memorise
- Can clash with some websites' own shortcuts
Who should use Vimium
Keyboard-first users and developers who want to browse faster.
Who may not need it
People who are happy using a mouse or trackpad.
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Free alternatives to Vimium
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Ghostty
Focus: terminal, emulator and gpu. Shares open source with Vimium. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS and Linux. Rated 4.9 (Vimium: 4.6).
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Focus: python, cli and command line. Shares open source with Vimium. A framework, not a browser extension. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.8 (Vimium: 4.6).
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Atuin
Focus: shell history, terminal and command line. Shares open source with Vimium. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS, Linux and Windows. Rated 4.7 (Vimium: 4.6).
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AutoHotkey
Focus: hotkeys, macros and scripting. Shares open source with Vimium. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds Windows and Offline. Rated 4.7 (Vimium: 4.6).
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