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win-vind
win-vind provides a Windows interface that can be controlled with Vim-style keyboard commands.
About win-vind
win-vind is a Windows tool that lets you control the Windows graphical interface with Vim-style keyboard commands. It combines a CUI and GUI into what the project describes as a lightweight hybrid UI system, and its mode concepts and configuration approach are derived from Vim, so existing Vim users mainly need to learn its macro features and additional modes.
Key features
- Control the Windows GUI with Vim-style keyboard commands and modes
- .vindrc configuration file in .vimrc style for options, mappings and bindings
- Built-in low-level commands that combine into user-defined commands without scripting
- Portable single binary with no dependencies, running with user permissions
- Command-line use for UI operations, e.g. win-vind -c "ggyyGp"
- Built-in actions such as easyclick, gridmove and switch_window
Best for: Windows users familiar with Vim who want to drive the graphical interface using the same keyboard habits and configuration style.
Good for
- Configuration methods and mode concepts are derived from Vim, keeping learning cost low for Vim users
- Many built-in commands mean no complicated scripts or dependencies are required
- Small single binary with no dependencies that runs with user permissions
Watch out for
- Described as a system for Windows; no other operating systems are mentioned
win-vind at a glance
- Website
- pit-ray.github.io/win-vind
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Hardware & Diagnostics
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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win-vind FAQ
What can be configured in the .vindrc file?
It can switch options, set parameters, remap low-level keys and define function bindings, in a .vimrc style.
Can win-vind be used from the command line?
Yes. It is available as a command for UI operations, for example $ win-vind -c "ggyyGp".
What permissions does win-vind require?
It runs with user permissions as a single binary with no dependencies.
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