Learn Vim the Fun Way
Vim is a powerful editor, but it has a steep learning curve. If you've struggled to get comfortable with Vim’s modal editing and commands, VimMaster is here to help!
What is VimMaster?
VimMaster is a lightweight, browser-based game that teaches the essential Vim motions and editing commands through short, focused levels. No installs or complex setup—just open index.html in your favorite desktop browser and start practicing.
Built with plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (using Tailwind CSS for styling), VimMaster offers:
- Normal and Insert modes with on-screen status bars
- Real-time command logs showing your keystrokes
- Levels that verify the outcome of your commands, not just the keys pressed
- Core Vim commands including: cursor movements (
h j k l,w,b,e), editing (dd,cw,yy,p), search functionality (/,?,n,N), and numeric counts (e.g.,3w) - Undo/Redo with
uandCtrl+r - Completion celebrations with confetti and badges for accomplishment
- A challenge mode to test your speed and accuracy under pressure
Why Use VimMaster?
- Interactive learning: Practice commands in a game-like environment that guides your progress
- Immediate feedback: Levels check your command results to reinforce correct usage
- No barriers: Works in any modern desktop browser, instantly accessible
- Gamification: Earn badges and celebrate milestones to stay motivated
How to Get Started?
- Clone or download the repository from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/renzorlive/vimmaster.git
cd vimmaster
- Open
index.htmlin your web browser. - Start learning and mastering Vim commands with fun, bite-sized lessons!
Get Involved
The project is open source and welcomes contributions, issues, and feature requests. Whether you want to help improve lessons, add new commands, or suggest UX improvements, your input counts!
Unlock the full power of Vim at your own pace with VimMaster. Check it out, start playing, and let the journey to Vim mastery begin!
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