Ideas
idekeyboardproductivity

Keyboard-driven editor plugins

Create modal editing extensions for popular IDEs that bring Vim-like efficiency to modern editors. Serve power users frustrated by bloated UIs.

Why now

As dev tools grow more complex, demand grows for streamlined, keyboard-first workflows.

Who for
Power user developers
Business model
Paid plugins
Effort
A few weeks

Many developers prefer minimalist, keyboard-driven editing but don't want to abandon their modern IDEs.

Build IDE plugins that add modal editing (like Vim) with modern touches - better discoverability, context-aware modes, and integration with other IDE features.

Monetize through paid plugins or a 'pro' version with advanced features.

Start with VS Code support, then expand to JetBrains IDEs.

Risk: Niche audience, and existing Vim plugins already serve much of this market.

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