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Vimify Hackernews

by Yukai Huang · yukai.dev · Workflow & Planning
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

A browser extension that adds vim-inspired keyboard shortcuts to hackernews

Users
7
0 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#226K
#189K among extensions
Version
0.1.0
updated 12 Aug 2023

Users

monthly, 3 years
047Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 7 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
001Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Vimify Hackernews

Vimify Hackernews: Ultimate Productivity for Power Users HackerNews stands as a beacon for tech enthusiasts, coders, and startup visionaries. Recognizing the constant thirst for efficiency among its community, Vimify Hackernews promises to redefine your browsing habits. Integrate the best of Vim's keyboard shortcuts with HackerNews and witness a seamless blend of information consumption and classic Vim navigation. **Key Features**: - **Swift Post Navigation**: Glide through posts with the `j` and `k` keys. Instantly jump to the beginning or end using `gg` and `G`. - **Instant Link Access**: Tap `o` to open links, or `O` for a new tab experience. - **Vote Management**: Show your support with `u` or withdraw it using `U`. Keep the mouse at bay! - **Discussion Access**: Plunge into intriguing discussions with `d` or explore them anew with `D`. - **Whole-site Navigation**: Traverse the entirety of HackerNews effortlessly. Keen on the latest tech job? Just hit `gj`. - **Enhanced View Control**: Adjust your reading view with the active post using `zz`, `zt`, or `zb`. - **Historic Navigation**: Traverse your browsing history using `Ctrl+o` and `Ctrl+i`. Caught in a bind? The `?` key reveals a handy modal listing all the available shortcuts for quick reference. Transform your HackerNews browsing. Opt for Vimify Hackernews now!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months+5+250.0%00.00
1 year+6+600.0%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
0.1.011 Aug 2023
0.0.28 Aug 2023

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
8 Aug 2023
Size
66 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
mfbnahmjgjaneipfjhepbdbnfiochcgp

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 1
Site access
https://news.ycombinator.com/*

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