Does it cover Neovim?

Mostly — Vim and Neovim share 95% of commands. Neovim-specific (terminal, Lua config) noted separately.

What's the mental model?

Composable commands: {verb}{count}{noun}. Covered clearly — once you grasp the grammar, custom commands compose naturally.

w, b, e, f, t, %, *, n, N, G, gg. Plus how they combine with operators (d, c, y, v).

:q (quit), :q! (force quit), :wq (write and quit), :wqa (write all and quit all). The famous 'how to exit Vim' Stack Overflow moment.

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Example: Vim Cheatsheet

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Input

yank

Output

═══ Matches for "yank" in all Vim modes ═══
5 commands across 2 sections

─── NORMAL · YANKING ───
y                 Yank (copy)
yy                Yank line
yw                Yank word
p                 Paste after

─── VISUAL · OPERATING ───
y                 Yank selection

About Vim Cheatsheet

Vim Cheatsheet preview - Cheatsheets tool

Modal editing essentials — modes, motions, edits, files. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Cheatsheets collection.

Use Cases

Looking up motion commands when editing files on remote servers
Referencing register commands for advanced copy-paste workflows
Finding window split shortcuts for side-by-side file editing
Reviewing macro recording syntax for repetitive editing tasks

Tips

Start with the modes section to understand insert vs normal mode
Learn the motion commands first — they combine with operators
Check the undo section before making large file changes

Fun Facts

Vim was created by Bram Moolenaar in 1991 as an improved clone of Bill Joy's vi editor (1976) — the name stands for 'Vi IMproved.'
Bram Moolenaar maintained Vim for over 30 years until his passing in August 2023; the project is now community-maintained.
The :wq command (write and quit) has been typed billions of times, and 'how to exit vim' remains one of Stack Overflow's most viewed questions with over 3 million views.

FAQ

Does it cover Neovim?: Mostly — Vim and Neovim share 95% of commands. Neovim-specific (terminal, Lua config) noted separately.
What's the mental model?: Composable commands: {verb}{count}{noun}. Covered clearly — once you grasp the grammar, custom commands compose naturally.
Essential motions?: w, b, e, f, t, %, *, n, N, G, gg. Plus how they combine with operators (d, c, y, v).
How do I quit?: :q (quit), :q! (force quit), :wq (write and quit), :wqa (write all and quit all). The famous 'how to exit Vim' Stack Overflow moment.

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