Who should use IdeaVim?

IdeaVim is a B2B product built for developers who use JetBrains IDEs and prefer Vim editing workflows.

Does IdeaVim have a free plan?

Yes — IdeaVim is free to use.

What platforms does IdeaVim run on?

IdeaVim runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is IdeaVim still maintained?

Unverified. IdeaVim has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to IdeaVim?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include IdeaVimExtension, IdeaVim-EasyMotion, and Vite.

IdeaVim is developed by JetBrains.

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IdeaVim

Name: IdeaVim
Author: JetBrains

jetbrains.comIDEs & code editors

IdeaVim is a plugin that provides Vim emulation inside IntelliJ-based JetBrains IDEs. It supports modal editing, Vim commands, key mappings, and keyboard-driven navigation for developers familiar with Vim.

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Overview

5 features

In the IDEs & code editors space, IdeaVim takes a focused approach. It focuses on using Vim-style commands and keyboard workflows inside JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs. IdeaVim is a B2B product aimed at developers who use JetBrains IDEs and prefer Vim editing workflows. IdeaVim is free to use. It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

JetBrains builds and maintains IdeaVim, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 5 catalogued features are vim emulation, modal editing, and vim commands.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Vim emulation
Modal editing
Vim commands
Key mappings
Keyboard navigation

Built with & integrations

Hosting

AWS

Connectors

vscode

Runs on

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Detected from

AWS: x-amz-cf-id header · x-amz-cf-pop header · via header

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed7 Sept · 02:53 UTC
IdeaVim verified via JetBrains Plugins
Source: JetBrains Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about IdeaVim

What does IdeaVim do?: IdeaVim focuses on using Vim-style commands and keyboard workflows inside JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is catalogued under IDEs & code editors on PulseGate.
Who should use IdeaVim?: IdeaVim is a B2B product built for developers who use JetBrains IDEs and prefer Vim editing workflows.
Does IdeaVim have a free plan?: Yes — IdeaVim is free to use.
What platforms does IdeaVim run on?: IdeaVim runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is IdeaVim still maintained?: Unverified. IdeaVim has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to IdeaVim?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include IdeaVimExtension, IdeaVim-EasyMotion, and Vite.IdeaVimExtension IdeaVim-EasyMotion Vite
Who makes IdeaVim?: IdeaVim is developed by JetBrains.
When did IdeaVim launch?: IdeaVim first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 7 Sept 2026
Built for: developers who use JetBrains IDEs and prefer Vim editing workflows
Model: B2B
Solves: Using Vim-style commands and keyboard workflows inside JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs.

Registered as

JetBrains Marketplace: 164

Developer

JetBrains

Index record

Indexed: 7 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 7 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: ideavim-jetbrains-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 7 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 7 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 7 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/164-ideavim

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