cVim Alternatives

cVim has been discontinued. Similar apps include Mousio, which has a free version. Other options are Vimium, Shortcat, Tridactyl and Neru. You're spoiled for choice with Keyboard Navigation Utilities like cVim: we list more than 25 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS and the web.

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  1. Neo Mousekeys enables you to control your mouse cursor with a keyboard. This project started as a complete rewrite of mouseable and tries to replicate its feel, while fixing old bugs and adding new features.

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    • Windows
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  2. VimFx icon
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    VimFx is a Mozilla Firefox extension which introduces Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for browsing and navigation, significantly reducing the use of mouse, and allowing your hands to rest on the home row.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
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  3.  2 likes

    Vim-inspired lightweight browser with webkit engine, designed for efficient keyboard navigation. Offers vim-like keybindings, hinting, SSL validation, shortcut customization, and a read-it-later feature. Ideal for users seeking low memory usage and fast browsing.

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    • Linux
    • openSUSE
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Slackware
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  4. Vimac icon
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    Stop using your clunky trackpad/mouse now. Vimac is a productivity application that revolutionizes the way you navigate macOS.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. NeatMouse icon
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    NeatMouse is a small tool for Windows that allows controlling your mouse cursor via keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Vim Vixen icon
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    Vim Vixen is a Firefox add-on which allows you to navigate with the keyboard on the browser. Firefox started to support WebExtensions API and will stop supporting add-ons using legacy APIs from version 57. For this reason, many legacy add-ons do not work on Firefox 57.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Firefox
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  7. 4vbc icon
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    vb4c adds Vim-like keybindings for search and navigation to any Chrome web browser. This is a fork of the discontinued Chrome extension cVim.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Google Chrome to Phone
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  8.  1 like

    Ask yourself, do you use your mouse frequently (or at all) during programming? Is it really necessary? I think not. Since, you could very well perform most of the tasks in your workflow using various keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys, and achieve even better productivity and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9.  2 likes

    Vrome is a Vim keybindings extension for Chrome. Designed to provide a more efficient browsing experience, Vrome comes with its own additions that will surprise you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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  10.  1 like

    This software was created to offer you the possibility to control your mouse using the keyboard. It is a very simple application, which can replace your Computer Mouse with normal keystrokes on your keyboard!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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