kindavim
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Description:
Use Vim in input fields and non input fields
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 89@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: vim macos productivity keyboard-shortcuts text-editing
Install: brew install --cask kindavim
About:
kindaVim brings Vim keybindings to every text input on macOS, allowing users to navigate and edit text fields system-wide using familiar Vim commands. It operates without requiring browser extensions or app-specific configurations, providing a consistent editing experience across different applications. This tool bridges the gap between modal editing efficiency and standard macOS text input fields.
Key Features:
  • System-wide Vim keybindings for all text inputs
  • No configuration required for most applications
  • Support for common Vim motions and operators
  • Lightweight background operation
Use Cases:
  • Editing text in web forms and native apps without mouse dependency
  • Maintaining Vim workflow consistency across development and non-development tasks
  • Quick text manipulation in messaging and note-taking applications
Alternatives:
  • Vimac – Focuses on keyboard navigation of UI elements rather than text editing
  • TextExpander – Provides snippet expansion rather than modal editing capabilities
Version History
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Mar 17, 2026 1:22am 89 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e0ad5f1
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Oct 23, 2023 4:10pm 2828.59.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b6a6ac51