Vimari review
A free, open-source Safari extension for keyboard-first browsing on Mac.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Vimari is an open-source Safari extension that adds Vim-style keyboard controls to web browsing. It is aimed at Mac users who prefer navigating pages, links, tabs, and browser history with a keyboard rather than a mouse or trackpad. Its feature set centers on keyboard scrolling and page navigation, link hinting, tab commands, and history shortcuts, making it a specialized navigation tool rather than a general-purpose extension suite.
The project is distributed publicly on GitHub, where its shortcuts and installation are documented. Vimari has no cost and the published project describes no commercial plans or subscription tiers, so there is no paid upgrade path to weigh against its keyboard features. That makes it a practical fit for solo users and small teams seeking keyboard-driven Safari browsing without a subscription. Buyers looking for a broader range of extension capabilities should consider a different kind of tool.
Its ecosystem fit is narrow by design: Vimari supports Safari on macOS, and the listed deployment is a browser extension. Support channels are documentation and community, rather than a stated commercial support offering. Choose Vimari if keyboard control of Safari navigation is the specific need; skip it if you browse on another platform or need an extension for tasks beyond navigation. The project's public GitHub availability also makes its open-source nature part of the offering.
Vimari pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Navigate pages, links, tabs, and history with keyboard commands
- Link hinting lets you open links from the keyboard
- Open-source and available at no cost
- Where it doesn't
- Supports macOS only
- Focused on navigation rather than broader extension tasks
- Documentation and community are the listed support channels
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