capslock-escape-with-vim-mode.conf

# NOTE: to use this, rename this file to default.conf and put in /etc/keyd/

# Advanced use of capslock as a triple function key:
#
# - when 'capslock' is tapped (pressed + released), it behaves as ESC key
#
# - when 'capslock' is held, and used in combination with another key, it
#   behaves like a 'ctrl' key modifier (just like xcape)
#
# - when 'capslock' is held, and the 'space' key is tapped, we enter a 3rd
#   state for "VIM mode" where hjkl keys become arrow keys until capslock
#   is released.
#
[ids]
*

[main]

capslock = overload(ctrl_vim, esc)

# ctrl_vim modifier layer; inherits from 'Ctrl' modifier layer

[ctrl_vim:C]

space = swap(vim_mode)

# vim_mode modifier layer; also inherits from 'Ctrl' modifier layer

[vim_mode:C]

h = left
j = down
k = up
l = right
# forward word
w = C-right
# backward word
b = C-left