[Suggestion] Add option to set default mode (e.g., start in edit mode by default)
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Description
Suggestion: Default Mode Option
It would be very helpful to have a configuration option to set Vimium's default mode on all pages—for example, being able to start in 'edit mode' by default. Currently, some browser shortcuts don't work properly, and it's frustrating to manually switch modes on every page.
Problem
Many browser shortcuts are blocked or do not work as expected unless Vimium is switched to edit mode, and doing this repeatedly for every page is disruptive.
Proposed Solution
Please consider adding a setting to let the user choose the default mode (e.g., edit mode vs. normal mode) so that shortcuts work as intended without switching every time.
Benefits
- Improves usability for users who rely on browser shortcuts.
- Reduces friction and manual toggling between modes.
- More customization for individual workflows.
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Research direction
No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating Vimium's existing mode-switching and settings entry points, then trace how mode state is initialized on each page. Done means a user-selectable default mode is applied consistently without manual toggling, with the existing normal-mode behavior preserved.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- web-dev
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100