1 ## Vim Mode package [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/atom/vim-mode.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/atom/vim-mode)
3 Provides vim modal control for Atom, ideally blending the best of vim
8 Use the Atom package manager, which can be found in the Settings view or
9 run `apm install vim-mode` from the command line.
13 Sizable portions of Vim's command mode work as you'd expect, including
14 many complex combinations. Even so, this package is far from finished (Vim
15 wasn't built in a day).
17 If you want the vim ex line (for `:w`, `:s`, etc.), you can try [ex-mode](https://atom.io/packages/ex-mode)
18 which works in conjuction with this plugin.
20 Currently, vim-mode requires soft line wraps to be disabled, and has some issues
21 with international keyboard layouts.
23 If there's a feature of Vim you're missing, it might just be that you use it
24 more often than other developers. Adding a feature can be quick and easy. Check
25 out the [closed pull requests](https://github.com/atom/vim-mode/pulls?direction=desc&page=1&sort=created&state=closed)
26 to see examples of community contributions. We're looking forward to yours, too.
30 * [Overview](https://github.com/atom/vim-mode/blob/master/docs/overview.md)
31 * [Motions](https://github.com/atom/vim-mode/blob/master/docs/motions.md)
32 * [Operators](https://github.com/atom/vim-mode/blob/master/docs/operators.md)
33 * [Windows](https://github.com/atom/vim-mode/blob/master/docs/windows.md)
34 * [Scrolling](https://github.com/atom/vim-mode/blob/master/docs/scrolling.md)
38 * Create a branch with your feature/fix.
39 * Add a spec (take inspiration from the ones that are already there).
40 * If you're adding a command be sure to update the appropriate file in
44 When in doubt, open a PR earlier rather than later so that you can receive
45 feedback from the community. We want to get your fix or feature included as much
48 See [the contribution guide](https://github.com/atom/vim-mode/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).