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Windsurf: Devin CLI Adds /vim for Vim Editing in the Prompt Box

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Windsurf's Devin CLI (v3000.12.17) added /vim, which turns on Vim editing in the prompt box. Esc enters Normal mode for word navigation and text objects, and Visual mode selects text.

Key Takeaways

  • /vim enables Vim editing.
  • It applies to the prompt box.
  • Esc enters Normal mode.
  • Normal mode supports word navigation and text objects.
  • Visual mode selects text.

Vim Editing in the Prompt

Windsurf added a /vim command to the Devin CLI. It turns on Vim editing in the prompt box. Pressing Esc enters Normal mode, where users can navigate by word and edit text objects. Visual mode lets them select text.