VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Support `s` mapping for EasyMotion to any surrounding word

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FEATURE REQUEST (choose one):

Environment:

  • VSCode Version: 1.12.2
  • VsCodeVim Version: .7.1
  • OS: MacOS
    Request:

I would REALLY like to map my s key to search forward AND backwards. I should be able to jump to any word and LINE BREAKS (please start including \n like normal EasyMotion does) with two-three characters.

I am currently using easymotion with VIM and this is a huge deal for me and a lot of people I know.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing EasyMotion implementation and the key-mapping entry point for s in VSCodeVim. Check how forward and backward searches currently work, including whether line breaks are considered. Done means s can search in both directions and jump to any surrounding word or line break using two or three characters.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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