Less is more

Meow is yet another modal editing mode for Emacs.

Meow aims to blend modal editing into Emacs with minimal interference with its original key-bindings, avoiding most of the hassle introduced by key-binding conflicts. This leads to lower necessary configuration and better integration. More is achieved with fewer commands to remember.

Key features compared to existing solutions:

• Minimal configuration – build your own modal editing system
• No third-party dependencies (try it without touching your configuration)
• Doesn’t occupy too many keys
  • Much easier to remember for people trying modal editing
  • More keys available for your own key-bindings
  • Most of the time, you don’t even need to hold shift!
• Lightning fast (unlike Evil)
• Minimizes modifier usage (e.g. SPC x f for C-x C-f) inspired by god-mode
• Better workflow for kmacro application at multiple locations
• Interactive selection manipulation and expansion inspired by avy
• Selection as top-tier object, and keybindings built around selection
• Compatible with the vanilla Emacs keymap (or any other keymap from any package)
• Effortless uniform keymaps across modes
• Key-binding conflict handling made easy

Please feel free to ask questions and share ideas at

Get started - Installation and configuration

Tutorial - Learn Meow in 15 minutes

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Commands - Documentation for commands

Customizations - Helper functions and variables

Explanation - Ideas and concepts behind Meow

Changelog - Changes, releases, and news

Licensed under GPLv3.