GUIDE_46 / Browser Extensions
Browse the Web Without Touching Your Mouse
Install Vimium and use keyboard shortcuts to open links, scroll pages, and move through browser history faster.
Quick Read
What This Guide Does
This is the fast setup path for Vimium. Use it to get the tool running without hunting through tabs, comments, or docs. Open the link in Step 01, follow the steps in order, and copy any terminal commands shown directly under the step that needs them.
Setup Steps
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Step 01
Install Vimium from the Chrome Web Store.
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Step 02
Open any webpage with links on it.
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Step 03
Press F to show keyboard shortcuts over every visible link.
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Step 04
Type the letters shown on a link to open it without using your mouse.
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Step 05
Use Shift + H to go back and Shift + L to go forward.
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Step 06
Use J to scroll down and K to scroll up.
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Step 07
Practice for a few minutes until mouse-free browsing starts to feel normal.