VSCode

VS Code Config (HHKB Type-S Optimised)

Pro-level VS Code setup with PyCharm Darcula theme, JetBrains Mono font, and keybindings fully optimised for the HHKB Type-S — zero F-keys, zero arrow keys, everything reachable without Fn.

Quick Setup

bash setup.sh

Installs all extensions, copies settings & keybindings, and installs JetBrains Mono. Works on macOS and Linux.

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HHKB DIP Switch (Recommended)

For macOS, set your HHKB DIP switches:

• SW1: OFF (default Delete key behaviour)
• SW2: ON (Mac mode — diamond keys become Cmd)

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Complete Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet

Every shortcut avoids F-keys and arrow keys. All designed around the HHKB layout where Control is at the Caps Lock position.

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Editing

Shortcut	Action
Cmd + D	Duplicate line (no selection) / Add next match to selection
Cmd + Backspace	Delete line
Ctrl + Shift + K	Move line up
Ctrl + Shift + J	Move line down
Cmd + /	Toggle line comment
Cmd + Alt + /	Toggle block comment
Cmd + Z	Undo
Cmd + Shift + Z	Redo
Cmd + X	Cut line (empty selection cuts whole line)
Cmd + C	Copy line (empty selection copies whole line)

Multi-Cursor & Selection

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + Alt + K	Add cursor above (no arrows needed)
Ctrl + Alt + J	Add cursor below (no arrows needed)
Cmd + D	Add next occurrence to selection (multi-cursor one-by-one)
Cmd + Shift + L	Select ALL occurrences of current word
Alt + Click	Place additional cursor anywhere
Cmd + L	Select current line
Ctrl + Shift + E	Expand selection (word > quotes > brackets > block > file)
Ctrl + Shift + W	Shrink selection
Cmd + A	Select all

Autocomplete & List Navigation

Navigate suggestions and menus without arrow keys:

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + J	Next suggestion / next item in list
Ctrl + K	Previous suggestion / previous item in list
Ctrl + Space	Trigger suggestions manually
Ctrl + Shift + Space	Show parameter hints
Tab / Enter	Accept suggestion
Escape	Dismiss

Find & Replace

Shortcut	Action
Cmd + F	Find in file
Cmd + Alt + F	Find and replace in file
Cmd + Shift + F	Search across all files
Cmd + Shift + H	Replace across all files
Cmd + G	Find next match
Cmd + Shift + G	Find previous match

Navigation

Shortcut	Action
Cmd + B	Go to definition
Cmd + Alt + B	Peek definition (inline popup)
Ctrl + Shift + U	Find all references / usages
Cmd + [	Navigate back
Cmd + ]	Navigate forward
Cmd + P	Quick open file
Cmd + Shift + O	Go to symbol in file
Ctrl + G	Go to line number
Cmd + Shift + P	Command palette

Code Folding

Shortcut	Action
Cmd + Alt + [	Fold current region
Cmd + Alt + ]	Unfold current region
Cmd + K Cmd + 0	Fold all
Cmd + K Cmd + J	Unfold all

Refactoring

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + Shift + R	Rename symbol
Alt + Enter	Quick fix / auto-import
Cmd + Alt + L	Reformat / format document

AI / Copilot (Vibe Coding)

Shortcut	Action
Cmd + I	Trigger inline AI suggestion
Tab	Accept AI suggestion
Escape	Dismiss AI suggestion
Alt + ]	Next AI suggestion
Alt + [	Previous AI suggestion
Cmd + Shift + I	Open Copilot chat panel

Vibe coding tip: Type a comment describing what you want, press Enter, and Copilot will suggest the implementation. Use Alt + ] / Alt + [ to cycle through alternatives.

Panels & UI

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + `	Toggle terminal
Ctrl + Shift + `	New terminal
Cmd + 1	Toggle sidebar
Cmd + Shift + M	Toggle problems panel
Cmd + Shift + E	Explorer panel
Cmd + Shift + X	Extensions panel
Cmd + W	Close tab
Cmd + \	Split editor
Cmd + K Cmd + Z	Zen mode (distraction-free)
Ctrl + Tab	Switch between open tabs
Cmd + ,	Settings
Cmd + K Cmd + S	Keyboard shortcuts editor

Run & Debug

All debug shortcuts avoid F5/F10/F11 — fully HHKB native:

Shortcut	Action
Cmd + R	Run without debugging
Cmd + Shift + D	Start / continue debugging
Ctrl + Shift + O	Step over (when debugging)
Ctrl + Shift + I	Step into (when debugging)
Ctrl + Shift + T	Step out (when debugging)
Cmd + Shift + Q	Stop debugging
Cmd + Shift + B	Toggle breakpoint

Git (built-in + GitLens)

Shortcut	Action
Cmd + Shift + G	Open source control panel
Ctrl + Shift + G	GitLens: toggle file blame

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HHKB Type-S Notes

• Control is where Caps Lock normally is — all Ctrl+ combos are natural and ergonomic
• Backtick is a native key (top-right) — Ctrl+` for terminal works perfectly
• Move line uses Ctrl+Shift+J/K (vim-style j=down, k=up) instead of arrow keys
• Multi-cursor uses Ctrl+Alt+J/K instead of Cmd+Alt+Up/Down arrows
• Autocomplete uses Ctrl+J/K instead of arrow keys
• AI suggestions cycle with Alt+[/] — both native HHKB keys
• Debug stepping uses Ctrl+Shift+O/I/T instead of F10/F11/Shift+F11
• No shortcut requires Fn — every binding uses native HHKB keys only
• Vim extension is installed — h/j/k/l replaces arrow keys in the editor

Theme & Appearance

• Theme: Darcula (PyCharm port)
• Icons: Seti (muted, minimal)
• Font: JetBrains Mono with ligatures
• Rulers: 80 and 120 columns

Extensions

Extension	Purpose
Darcula Theme	PyCharm colour scheme
Material Icon Theme	File icons (backup, Seti active)
Vim	Vim keybindings
GitLens	Inline git blame & history
Error Lens	Inline errors & warnings
Python + Pylance	Full Python IDE
Prettier	Auto-format on save
ESLint	JS/TS linting
Path Intellisense	File path autocomplete
Project Manager	Quick project switching
TODO Highlight	Highlights TODO/FIXME
Spell Checker	Catches typos