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Salesforce NavigatorKeyboard-Driven Salesforce Experience

Vim-inspired navigation and editing for Salesforce Lightning. Navigate faster, edit smarter, work efficiently.

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Navigator Panel

Spotlight-style command palette with Ctrl+Shift+M. Search flows, objects, permission sets, Apex classes, and setup pages instantly with fuzzy search.

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Vim-Like Record Editor

Modal editing with normal, insert, and command modes. Navigate with j/k, edit with i/a, save with :w, and undo with u. Full vim experience in Salesforce.

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Inspector Panel

View and export org, user, object, and record metadata from anywhere. Drag and position anywhere on screen. Works on list views and setup pages.

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SOQL Query Tool

Execute SOQL queries with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and vim navigation. Export as JSON/CSV. Save query templates and use variables.

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Beautiful Dark Theme

Tokyo Night Moon color scheme with smooth transitions. Custom scrollbars, syntax highlighting, and thoughtful visual states for optimal readability.

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Lightning Fast

Pre-loaded data with sessionStorage caching. Instant popup experience. Optimized API calls with debounced search and smart result limiting.

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Secure & Private

Uses your existing Salesforce session. No external servers. All data stays between your browser and Salesforce. Open source for transparency.

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Keyboard-First

Every action accessible via keyboard. Arrow navigation, vim motions, search shortcuts, and command mode. Mouse optional, efficiency maximized.

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Smart Picklists

Interactive picklist selection with Space to toggle, dependent picklist support, and multiselect handling. Navigate values with j/k like vim.

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Lookup Navigation

Click reference field IDs to open related records in new editor tabs. Jump between parent and child records seamlessly. Split-screen editing support.

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Change Tracking

Visual indicators for modified fields with orange borders. Undo/redo with u/U. View previous and current values with Ctrl+K popup.

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Export Capabilities

Export query results as JSON or CSV. Copy field API names, labels, and values. Share session IDs and org IDs for troubleshooting.

Why Salesforce Navigator? ​

Salesforce Lightning is powerful but can be slow to navigate with just a mouse. Clicking through menus, searching for objects, and editing records takes time. Salesforce Navigator brings keyboard-driven efficiency to your workflow.

Inspired by the Best ​

  • Salesforce Inspector Reloaded - Metadata inspection and data export
  • Neovim - Modal editing and keyboard-driven interface design
  • Spotlight/Raycast - Quick command palette navigation

Built for Power Users ​

Whether you're a Salesforce admin managing permissions, a developer writing SOQL queries, or an analyst exporting data - Salesforce Navigator accelerates your most common tasks.

Quick Start ​

  1. Install the Chrome extension (coming soon to Chrome Web Store)
  2. Navigate to any Salesforce Lightning page
  3. Press Ctrl+Shift+M to open the Navigator Panel
  4. Start typing to search for flows, objects, or setup pages
  5. Press Ctrl+Shift+E on a record to edit with vim keybindings

First Time with Vim?

Don't worry! The editor includes a help command (:help) and intuitive modes. Press i to start editing, Esc to exit insert mode, and :wq to save and quit. You'll be navigating like a pro in no time.

Key Features at a Glance ​

FeatureShortcutDescription
Navigator PanelCtrl+Shift+MSearch metadata and navigate to setup pages
Record EditorCtrl+Shift+EVim-like modal editor for records
Inspector PanelCtrl+Shift+IView org, user, and object metadata
SOQL QueryCtrl+Shift+QExecute queries with vim navigation

What's Next? ​

📖 Getting Started Guide ​

Learn the basics and understand core concepts.

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts ​

Master all available shortcuts and commands.

💡 Common Workflows ​

See real-world examples and best practices.

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Inspired by Salesforce Inspector Reloaded and Neovim