ChloeLiang / VSCodeVim-workshop

VSCodeVim Workshop

Installation

In VS Code, install extension Vim and reload.

To enable key-repeating execute the following in your Terminal and restart VS Code:

defaults write com.microsoft.VSCode ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false         # For VS Code
defaults write com.microsoft.VSCodeInsiders ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false # For VS Code Insider
defaults write com.visualstudio.code.oss ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false    # For VS Codium
defaults delete -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled                                      # If necessary, reset global default

Open System Preferences > Keyboard, Set Key Repeat to Fast, and Delay Until Repeat to Short. This is to ensure we can move around quickly by holding down the navigation key.

In VSCode, press Cmd-Shift-P. Search and open Preferences: Open Settings (JSON). In the settings JSON file, add the following:

{
  "vim.useSystemClipboard": true
}

useSystemClipboard allows us to copy text outside of VSCode and paste it into VSCode editor using Vim command.

Optional Settings:

{
  "vim.insertModeKeyBindings": [
    {
      "before": ["j", "j"],
      "after": ["<Esc>"]
    }
  ]
}

insertModeKeyBindings allows us change the key bindings in INSERT mode. This setting allows us to press jj to return to normal mode.

Getting Started

Head to the first workshop to start learning!

You can also find the Vim command reference under doc folder.