View Full Version : Firefox + Vim = Vimperator
Steven Edwards
09-09-2009, 09:27 PM
Vimperator (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4891) is a pretty cool Firefox plugin that puts a new spin on browsing. Anyone familiar with Vim should give it a shot. (Anyone not familiar with Vim (http://www.vim.org) might also like it.)
I like browsing in multiple tabs, so the keyboard shortcuts—gt for next tab, d for close tab—are a huge benefit to me.
It takes a little getting used to, but it seems to be worthwhile after a few days of using it.
:wq
mr_coffee
09-10-2009, 12:56 AM
hah you are a nerd!
:q!
Bondo
09-10-2009, 02:25 AM
Screw that. I have had enough instances of hitting escape, then losing whatever it was that I typed. I think I'm mostly over that now, and this plugin would bring that back with a vengance.
I'll leave vim for programming.
zagam
09-10-2009, 10:53 AM
Makes Bloatzilla work a bit like Lynx, but not EDbrowse.
I just tried it and I got a whole lot of screen back.
Will try it on 800x600 laptop.
Steven Edwards
09-10-2009, 11:17 AM
The first thing I found annoying was opening bookmarks since my Bookmarks are/were optimized for minimal keystrokes, but then I read about QuickMarks and visiting CareCure is now two keystrokes quicker. (goc vs. Alt-B+F+C+C)
Disabling the beep (http://benatkin.com/weblog/2009/01/22/how-to-really-disable-the-bell-in-vimperator/) is also useful, as are the Ctrl-Z and Ctrl-V keys.
Steven Edwards
09-11-2009, 05:05 PM
zagam, have you tried it on your 800x600 laptop?
Cory, did you ever try it?
mr_coffee
09-11-2009, 10:26 PM
Steven,
Nope I just overwrote my linux partition with windows 7 lol.
I'll try it at work.
Steven Edwards
09-12-2009, 09:50 PM
Vimperator works anywhere Firefox does, including Windows 7. :)
zagam
09-22-2009, 11:34 AM
I am a VI user and can use the ':', but it seems to be a bit clunky. Is it the Java?
I am running Debian Iceweasel which uses a free Java implementation.
Fits the old toilet seat (clamshell iBook) SVGA well. SVGA is good size for 12" and X11.
Steven Edwards
09-22-2009, 05:28 PM
I don't think it's Java. The command line mode sluggishness (i.e., tag and bookmark completion) may be due to the Javascript, however.
I prefer the non-command line, non-insert mode—especially since I realized that hint mode allows keyboard access to form controls; f## is a LOT quicker than tabbing through to get to a non-text input form element.
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