A simple but useful VS Code extension that allows you to jump between lines using relative navigation, inspired by how Vim/NeoVim works with relative line numbers.
I built this extension out of a personal need, cause I wanted to improve my navigation but couldn’t find any extension that supported the j and k keys as operators for moving up and down. So I created my own (will add support to custom keys later, so you don’t have to make your own too).
Features
Relative line jumps using signals:
+ or k → move down
- or j → move up
Jump to an absolute line number by entering a number with no sign
Input validation ensures:
Only one operator is allowed (+, , j, k).
You can’t go outside of the document range.
Helpful error messages when you type an invalid format or try to go out of bounds.
Usage
Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) and Run the command: LineShift: Jump or pressing Alt+G (default keybinding)
Enter:
A number (e.g., 42) → go directly to that line.
A relative input (e.g., +10, 5, j3, k7) → jump up/down from your current line.
