[FEATURE]: Built-in Vim mode instead of relying on external editors #4034

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opened 2026-02-16 17:42:22 -05:00 by yindo · 1 comment
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Originally created by @sepsol on GitHub (Dec 31, 2025).

Originally assigned to: @rekram1-node on GitHub.

Feature hasn't been suggested before.

  • I have verified this feature I'm about to request hasn't been suggested before.

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The reason is some of the built-in autocomplete features such as referencing files by using @ doesn't work quite as well as in the OpenCode's prompt box. Therefore, it'd be much better if the prompt box itself had a built-in Vim mode, just like Claude Code's TUI.

Originally created by @sepsol on GitHub (Dec 31, 2025). Originally assigned to: @rekram1-node on GitHub. ### Feature hasn't been suggested before. - [x] I have verified this feature I'm about to request hasn't been suggested before. ### Describe the enhancement you want to request The reason is some of the built-in autocomplete features such as referencing files by using `@` doesn't work quite as well as in the OpenCode's prompt box. Therefore, it'd be much better if the prompt box itself had a built-in Vim mode, just like Claude Code's TUI.
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yindo closed this issue 2026-02-16 17:42:22 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Dec 31, 2025):

This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

  • #1764: Feature request: edit mode vim (directly requests Vim keyboard shortcuts in prompt, with references to Claude Code's implementation)
  • #4092: [FEATURE]: better navigation of output, alternative vim mode and non-blocking agent permission requests (proposes Vim modes with normal/insert/ex modes for the prompt area)
  • #4938: Keyboard shortcuts to edit prompts suck so much! (addresses general keyboard navigation and editing in the prompt box)

Also, for keybind-related issues, please check our pinned keybinds documentation: #4997

Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Dec 31, 2025): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #1764: Feature request: edit mode vim (directly requests Vim keyboard shortcuts in prompt, with references to Claude Code's implementation) - #4092: [FEATURE]: better navigation of output, alternative vim mode and non-blocking agent permission requests (proposes Vim modes with normal/insert/ex modes for the prompt area) - #4938: Keyboard shortcuts to edit prompts suck so much! (addresses general keyboard navigation and editing in the prompt box) Also, for keybind-related issues, please check our pinned keybinds documentation: #4997 Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#4034