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[Requests and ideas] It would be great if there was a vim mode in the app.

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Description

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**Category:** Requests and ideas

It would be great if there was a vim mode in the app. Both for the text inputs and for general navigation through the app.

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 1.0.13 |
| OS | Ubuntu 26.4.0 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Day 1 |

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the /chat entry point and identifying the text-input and general-navigation surfaces named in the request. Before implementation, define the supported Vim behaviors and acceptance criteria for both input editing and app navigation, since no files or tests are specified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
vim
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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