philc / philc/vimium

Feature Request: Link-Hint and Normal Hints

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Description

Is it possible to find normal hints with 'f' and be able to find link-hints with another key? both are useful in context. Link hints are particularly useful when you're looking through a familiarly formatted webpage

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Research direction

Start by reviewing Vimium's existing normal-hint and link-hint behavior, including how the f key currently selects hints. Determine the intended separate key behavior and interaction rules before identifying the relevant implementation and tests; done means both hint types can be invoked independently without breaking existing hint navigation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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