Godmode VSCode Extension

An emacs-inspired modal editing extension for VSCode that provides efficient cursor movement without typing.

Features

• Modal editing mode: Toggle between normal typing and movement-only mode
• Visual feedback: Status bar indicator shows current mode with cursor style changes
• Efficient navigation: Use single keys for cursor movement
• Typing prevention: Automatically prevents typing in godmode
• Cursor styling: Different cursor styles for each mode (block vs line)

Usage

Activating/Deactivating Godmode

• Press Escape to toggle godmode on/off
• The status bar will show:
  • ○ Normal when godmode is off (normal typing) - block cursor
  • ● Godmode when godmode is on (movement only) - line cursor
  • ☑ Select Mode when in select mode - line cursor

Movement Commands (when godmode is active)

• n - Move cursor down
• p - Move cursor up
• f - Move cursor forward (right)
• b - Move cursor backward (left)

Select Mode Behavior

• Press Space to enter select mode while in godmode
• Select mode automatically exits when:
  • You start typing
  • You copy text with Alt+W
  • You press Escape to exit godmode

Setting Up Caps Lock (Optional)

Since VSCode doesn't directly support caps lock binding, you can manually bind the toggle command:

1. Open VSCode settings (Cmd+,)
2. Search for "keyboard shortcuts"
3. Click "Open Keyboard Shortcuts (JSON)"
4. Add this binding:

{
    "key": "capslock",
    "command": "godmode.toggle",
    "when": "editorTextFocus"
}

Note: This may require system-level configuration depending on your OS.

Development

To test the extension:

1. Open this project in VSCode
2. Press F5 to launch Extension Development Host
3. Test the functionality in the new window

Commands

• godmode.toggle - Toggle godmode on/off
• godmode.moveDown - Move cursor down (n)
• godmode.moveUp - Move cursor up (p)
• godmode.moveForward - Move cursor right (f)
• godmode.moveBackward - Move cursor left (b)

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Escape - Toggle godmode
• Space - Toggle select mode (when godmode active)
• n - Move down (when godmode active)
• p - Move up (when godmode active)
• f - Move right (when godmode active)
• b - Move left (when godmode active)
• Alt+W - Copy and exit select mode (when godmode active)

Installation

1. Package the extension: npm run package
2. Install the generated .vsix file in VSCode

Inspired by emacs godmode for efficient modal editing in VSCode.