Vim Keys for Firefox by Frederik
Vim-style keyboard navigation for Firefox with hjkl scrolling, link hints, and tab management.
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About this extension
Navigate Firefox like a pro with Vim-style keyboard shortcuts. This lightweight extension brings the power of Vim keybindings to your browser, letting you browse entirely with your keyboard.
Key Features:
Smooth scrolling with hjkl keys (up, down, left, right)
Link hints mode - press 'f' to show hints, type letters to click any link
Fast tab switching with Shift+J and Shift+K (works on all Firefox pages)
Browser history navigation with Shift+H (back) and Shift+L (forward)
Global keyboard shortcuts that work even on about:config and other internal Firefox pages
Automatic popup dismissal for common annoyances like "Sign in to Google" prompts
Smart detection - automatically disabled in text fields, re-enable with Escape
Privacy First:
This extension collects NO data. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Keybindings:
j/k - scroll down/up
h/l - scroll left/right
d/u - half-page scroll
f - link hints mode
Shift+J/K - switch tabs (works everywhere)
Ctrl+Shift+J/K - alternative tab switching
Shift+H/L - back/forward in history
r - reload page
i - insert mode
Esc - return to normal mode
Perfect for keyboard enthusiasts, developers, and anyone who wants to browse faster without touching the mouse!
Key Features:
Smooth scrolling with hjkl keys (up, down, left, right)
Link hints mode - press 'f' to show hints, type letters to click any link
Fast tab switching with Shift+J and Shift+K (works on all Firefox pages)
Browser history navigation with Shift+H (back) and Shift+L (forward)
Global keyboard shortcuts that work even on about:config and other internal Firefox pages
Automatic popup dismissal for common annoyances like "Sign in to Google" prompts
Smart detection - automatically disabled in text fields, re-enable with Escape
Privacy First:
This extension collects NO data. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Keybindings:
j/k - scroll down/up
h/l - scroll left/right
d/u - half-page scroll
f - link hints mode
Shift+J/K - switch tabs (works everywhere)
Ctrl+Shift+J/K - alternative tab switching
Shift+H/L - back/forward in history
r - reload page
i - insert mode
Esc - return to normal mode
Perfect for keyboard enthusiasts, developers, and anyone who wants to browse faster without touching the mouse!
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Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Access browser tabs
- Access your data for all websites
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
More information
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- Version
- 1.0.0
- Size
- 21.69 KB
- Last updated
- 7 days ago (Jan 31, 2026)
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- All Rights Reserved
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