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Vim.wasm

vim.wasm is a full port of the Vim editor compiled to WebAssembly that runs entirely in a browser tab. It provides a complete code editing experience with syntax highlighting, text objects, and all standard Vim features, executing natively in the browser through Emscripten compilation.

The editor integrates deeply with browser capabilities, including drag-and-drop file opening, system clipboard synchronization for cross-application copy and paste, and IndexedDB-based persistent storage that preserves user configuration and edited files across browser sessions. Files can be loaded from URLs via query parameters, and the current buffer can be exported as a downloadable file.

Additional capabilities include an interactive vimtutor tutorial runner for learning editor commands, the ability to execute JavaScript code from within the editor buffer, and terminal emulator canvas rendering that draws the text interface onto an HTML5 Canvas element. The project provides a complete file management workflow within the browser, supporting loading, saving, and managing files without requiring a server backend.

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Features

  • Browser-Based Vim Ports - A full port of the Vim editor compiled to WebAssembly that runs entirely in a browser tab.
  • Browser-Based Editors - Provides a complete Vim editor compiled to WebAssembly that runs natively in the browser.
  • Editor - A full Vim editor compiled to WebAssembly that runs in a browser tab with syntax highlighting and text editing capabilities.
  • In-Browser Code Editing - Provides full-featured code editing directly within a web browser via a WebAssembly port.
  • Code Editors - A code editor that runs in the browser via WebAssembly with syntax highlighting and text editing capabilities.
  • Terminal Canvas Renderers - Renders the editor's text interface by drawing characters onto an HTML5 Canvas element.
  • Emscripten Support - Compiles the entire Vim C source code to WebAssembly using Emscripten for browser execution.
  • WebAssembly-Powered Editors - Ports the full Vim editor to WebAssembly, enabling native-like code editing with syntax highlighting in the browser.
  • Clipboard Synchronization - Synchronizes the editor's clipboard register with the system clipboard for cross-application copy and paste.
  • Browser Storage Persistence - Stores user configuration and files in IndexedDB so they survive page reloads.
  • Interactive Tutorials - Ships an interactive vimtutor tutorial that runs directly inside the editor for learning commands.
  • Browser File Management - Loads, saves, and manages files within the browser using IndexedDB and download capabilities.
  • Clipboard Integrations - Shares text between the editor's clipboard and the system clipboard for seamless copy and paste.
  • Drag-and-Drop File Upload - Accepts files dragged onto the browser tab and loads them directly into the editor buffer.
  • Browser Clipboard Bridges - Bridges the editor's internal clipboard register with the browser's system clipboard for cross-application copy and paste.
  • IndexedDB Offline Storage - Stores user configuration and edited buffers in IndexedDB for persistence across browser sessions.
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Frequently asked questions

What does rhysd/vim.wasm do?

vim.wasm is a full port of the Vim editor compiled to WebAssembly that runs entirely in a browser tab. It provides a complete code editing experience with syntax highlighting, text objects, and all standard Vim features, executing natively in the browser through Emscripten compilation.

What are the main features of rhysd/vim.wasm?

The main features of rhysd/vim.wasm are: Browser-Based Vim Ports, Browser-Based Editors, Editor, In-Browser Code Editing, Code Editors, Terminal Canvas Renderers, Emscripten Support, WebAssembly-Powered Editors.

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