Vimput v1.3.0 Changelog

New Features

Code Formatter

• Local Formatter Worker: New Python-based formatter service that runs locally
• Download the script directly from extension settings
• Runs as background daemon on localhost:7483
• Auto-installs dependencies (Flask)
• Prompts to install formatters (prettier, black) on first run
• Supported Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, TSX, Python, CSS, HTML, JSON, Markdown, YAML, GraphQL, Bash, SQL, Go, Rust, Java, C, C++
• Commands: :fmt or :format to format current buffer
• Shortcut: <Space>cf in normal mode
• Privacy: 100% local - your code never leaves your machine

Indentation Settings

• Choose between tabs or spaces
• Configurable indent size: 2, 4, or 8 spaces
• Settings apply to both editing and formatting

Ace Editor Support

• Full compatibility with Ace Editor (used by Udemy and other platforms)
• Proper cursor positioning and text synchronization

TypeScript Playground Compatibility

• Fixed compatibility via external page script injection
• Works with Monaco-based editors

Improvements

Cursor Behavior

• Improved cursor rendering and positioning
• Fixed cursor display on empty lines
• Better visual feedback across different editor types

Default Settings

• enterToSaveAndExit: Now enabled by default (press Enter in Normal mode to save and close)
• More intuitive out-of-the-box experience

Internal

• Normalized line endings in vim engine (CRLF → LF)
• Better cross-platform compatibility

Version 1.2.0



New Features

• Enter to Save & Exit
  New setting in Misc tab that allows you to save and close the editor by simply pressing Enter in Normal mode
  Perfect for quick edits - just type your text and hit Enter to save
• Confirm on Backdrop Click
  New setting to control whether a confirmation dialog appears when clicking outside the editor
  When enabled (default): Shows a confirmation if you have unsaved changes
  When disabled: Closes immediately without asking

Improvements

• Added validation pipeline for better code quality
• Fixed compatibility issues with Firefox manifest requirements
• Various internal improvements and bug fixes

First release!!