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Life & fun · January 5, 2023

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Vim online editor using WebAssembly, storing files using IndexedDB

Vim online editor using WebAssembly, storing files using IndexedDB launched on January 5, 2023 with 316 votes, #69 of 3,901 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

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In plain words

Vim online editor is a browser-based version of the Vim text editor built with WebAssembly. It allows users to edit files directly in their web browser, with data stored locally in IndexedDB so files persist between sessions. The editor is for developers and power users who prefer Vim's keyboard-driven interface and want to work without installing software. It runs entirely in the browser without requiring a backend server.

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From the sources

Vim Online Editor is brought to you by programmerhat.com . Is there a feature or service you're willing to pay for? Got a feature request? We'd love to hear it! Email [email protected] . NOTE that this is downloading 2 MB, so give it a second for it to fully download. To open a file, you can drag & drop file into the canvas/vim frame, and it will open. I'm working on adding a "Open From Computer" button. "github.com/rhysd/vim.wasm" is a great starting point. However we plan on adding a lot more features to make this as good as the vim you're used to. This is our TODO list. Yes, this is a "Vi Online Editor", or "Vi Editor Online" if you prefer that order. This web app is a direct…from vimonlineeditor.com

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