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Discover Keybindings with Which-Key Modal

Never forget your custom keybindings with this Vim-inspired helper

shortcuts beginner January 19, 2026 · godruoyi
#vim #keybindings #productivity

The Which-Key Modal is a Vim-inspired feature that displays available keybindings as you type, helping you discover and remember keyboard shortcuts without memorizing them all.

How to Enable

Add this to your settings.json:

{
  "which_key": {
    "enabled": true
  }
}

How It Works

  1. Start typing a keybinding sequence (e.g., press g in Vim mode)
  2. A compact panel appears in the bottom-right showing available continuations
  3. See all possible commands and their keybindings at a glance
  4. Complete your action or discover new shortcuts

This feature is especially valuable when transitioning from Vim or when you have many custom keybindings configured.