VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

saving macros

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Description

Is there a way to save the macros to a file that are stored in registers during the session

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating how macros stored in registers are represented during a session, then investigate the extension's persistence mechanisms and determine the intended file format, save trigger, and restore behavior; done means macros can be saved and restored across sessions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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