onivim/oni

enhancement: bind h,j,k,l to scroll the browser split

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#1,952 opened on Mar 27, 2018

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Description

Because of the amazing sneakability already available one of my first thoughts was to try and figure out how to scroll the browser without having to move my mouse.

I wonder if it'd be possible to bind the vim navigation keys to scrolling left right up and down, not sure if the webview api gives access to that sort of functionality

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Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
TypeScript knowledgeOni codebase familiarityWebview API concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Start by exploring the Oni key binding configuration, likely in `src/` or `config/` directories. Look for how existing key bindings are defined (e.g., for movement). Investigate the webview API used for the browser split, possibly in files like `webview.ts` or `BrowserSplit.ts`. Check if there's an existing scroll mechanism. Also review any comments or linked issues for additional context. Consider adding new bindings for `h`, `j`, `k`, `l` that call `webview.scroll()` or similar.