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GodotVim

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GodotVim

Vim emulation for Godot's built-in script editor.Restart the Editor (required for full initialization)Upgrading from v0.x? See README for migration steps.CORE VIM: - Modal Editing: Normal, Insert, Visual, Visual Line/Block, Replace - Motions: h/j/k/l, w/b/e, gg/G, %, {}, f/t, /, ?, n/N, *, # - Operators: d, c, y, >, <, =, gu, gU, g~, J - Text Objects: iw, aw, i", a", i(, a{, it, ip, is, etc. - Registers & Macros: q/@ recording, named registers - Marks & Jumps: m/'/`, Ctrl-O/Ctrl-I jumplist - Ex Commands: :w, :q, :s, :g, :reg, :%s/find/replace/gGODOT INTEGRATION: - Dock Navigation: Space+e (FileSystem), Space+o (Scene), Space+i (Inspector) - Scene Control: Space+r (run), Space+R (run current), Space+S (stop) - Debugging: Space+db (breakpoint), Space+dc/dn/di/do (step controls) - Code Intel: gd (go to definition), K (documentation) - Window Nav: Ctrl+h/j/k/lCUSTOMIZATION: - Custom cursor with per-mode colors and smooth animation - Live search highlighting with - .godot-vimrc config file for key mappings and presets - All settings configurable in Editor Settings

Supported Engine Version
4.5
Version String
1.3.0
License Version
MIT
Support Level
community
Modified Date
3 days ago
Git URL
Link to Git URL
Issue URL
Link to Issues URL

GodotVim

Vim emulation for Godot's built-in script editor.

Installation

  1. Open Godot Editor
  2. Go to AssetLib tab
  3. Search for "GodotVim"
  4. Click Download and Install

Manual Installation

  1. Download the latest release from Releases
  2. Extract the addons/godot_vim folder into your project's addons/ directory
  3. Enable the plugin in Project → Project Settings → Plugins

Features

  • Normal Mode: Navigate and edit with Vim motions (h, j, k, l, w, b, e, etc.)
  • Insert Mode: Standard text editing with i, a, o, O, etc.
  • Visual Mode: Select text with v, V (linewise), Ctrl+v (block)
  • Command Mode: Execute commands with : (:w, :q, :s, etc.)
  • Operators: d (delete), c (change), y (yank), > / < (indent)
  • Text Objects: iw, aw, i", a", i(, a(, etc.
  • Macros: Record with q{register}, replay with @{register}
  • Marks: Set with m{letter}, jump with '{letter} or `{letter}
  • Search: /pattern, n, N, *, #
  • Custom Mappings: Configure in Project Settings

Configuration

Settings are available in Project → Project Settings → GodotVim:

  • Enabled: Toggle Vim mode on/off
  • Cursor Colors: Customize cursor color per mode
  • Key Mappings: Add custom key mappings
  • Key Passthrough List: Keys that bypass Vim and go to Godot

Supported Godot Versions

  • Godot 4.2+

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

Vim emulation for Godot's built-in script editor.

Restart the Editor (required for full initialization)

Upgrading from v0.x? See README for migration steps.

CORE VIM:
- Modal Editing: Normal, Insert, Visual, Visual Line/Block, Replace
- Motions: h/j/k/l, w/b/e, gg/G, %, {}, f/t, /, ?, n/N, *, #
- Operators: d, c, y, >, <, =, gu, gU, g~, J
- Text Objects: iw, aw, i", a", i(, a{, it, ip, is, etc.
- Registers & Macros: q/@ recording, named registers
- Marks & Jumps: m/'/`, Ctrl-O/Ctrl-I jumplist
- Ex Commands: :w, :q, :s, :g, :reg, :%s/find/replace/g

GODOT INTEGRATION:
- Dock Navigation: Space+e (FileSystem), Space+o (Scene), Space+i (Inspector)
- Scene Control: Space+r (run), Space+R (run current), Space+S (stop)
- Debugging: Space+db (breakpoint), Space+dc/dn/di/do (step controls)
- Code Intel: gd (go to definition), K (documentation)
- Window Nav: Ctrl+h/j/k/l

CUSTOMIZATION:
- Custom cursor with per-mode colors and smooth animation
- Live search highlighting with
- .godot-vimrc config file for key mappings and presets
- All settings configurable in Editor Settings

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GodotVim

Vim emulation for Godot's built-in script editor.Restart the Editor (required for full initialization)Upgrading from v0.x? See README for migration steps.CORE VIM: - Modal Editing: Normal, Insert, Visual, Visual Line/Block, Replace - Motions: h/j/k/l, w/b/e, gg/G, %, {}, f/t, /, ?, n/N, *, # - Operators: d, c, y, >, <, =, gu, gU, g~, J - Text Objects: iw, aw, i", a", i(, a{, it, ip, is, etc. - Registers & Macros: q/@ recording, named registers - Marks & Jumps: m/'/`, Ctrl-O/Ctrl-I jumplist - Ex Commands: :w, :q, :s, :g, :reg, :%s/find/replace/gGODOT INTEGRATION: - Dock Navigation: Space+e (FileSystem), Space+o (Scene), Space+i (Inspector) - Scene Control: Space+r (run), Space+R (run current), Space+S (stop) - Debugging: Space+db (breakpoint), Space+dc/dn/di/do (step controls) - Code Intel: gd (go to definition), K (documentation) - Window Nav: Ctrl+h/j/k/lCUSTOMIZATION: - Custom cursor with per-mode colors and smooth animation - Live search highlighting with - .godot-vimrc config file for key mappings and presets - All settings configurable in Editor Settings

Supported Engine Version
4.5
Version String
1.3.0
License Version
MIT
Support Level
community
Modified Date
3 days ago
Git URL
Link to Git URL
Issue URL
Link to Issues URL

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