Best Keyboard-First Browser Extension

The best keyboard-first browser extension depends on what you mean by keyboard-first. If you want to move through web pages, use a Vim-style tool. If you want to open saved work and run browser actions from a command bar, use SuperCommands.

Quick Picks

Tool	Best for	Why
SuperCommands	Command-first browser work	Search links, sessions, notes, snippets, screenshots, exports, and commands
Vimium	No-mouse browsing	Link hints, scrolling, tab movement, bookmarks, history, and tab search
Surfingkeys	Advanced keyboard workflows	Scriptable mappings, omnibar, sessions, and commands
Vimium C	Configurable Vim-style browsing	More tuning than basic Vimium
Shortkeys	Custom shortcuts	Macros, JavaScript, and site-specific shortcuts

Best for Saved Browser Work: SuperCommands

SuperCommands is the best keyboard-first extension if your main goal is finding and launching browser work quickly. Press Alt + S, search what you saved, and act: open links, restore sessions, paste snippets, find notes, take screenshots, export tables, download images, or run browser commands.

It is open-source, and existing core features are 100% free forever with unlimited current usage.

Best for No-Mouse Browsing: Vimium

Vimium is the better pick if you want to control webpages without a mouse. Its GitHub project describes keyboard shortcuts for navigation, link hints, and an in-page help dialog. It also includes the Vomnibar for opening bookmarks, history, and tabs.

Surfingkeys is the stronger option for advanced users who want scriptable control. Shortkeys is better if you want custom shortcuts for specific browser actions.

How to Choose

Need	Best choice
Browse pages without a mouse	Vimium or Vimium C
Script your own keyboard workflows	Surfingkeys
Create custom browser shortcuts	Shortkeys
Search saved browser work from a command bar	SuperCommands