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Extension causes high cpu load

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Description

vscodevim.vim-unresponsive.cpuprofile.txt

  • Issue Type: Performance
  • Extension Name: vim
  • Extension Version: 1.0.1
  • OS Version: Linux x64 4.20.0-arch1-1-ARCH
  • VSCode version: 1.30.2

Find more details here: https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode/wiki/Explain:-extension-causes-high-cpu-load

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the attached vscodevim.vim-unresponsive.cpuprofile.txt and the linked VS Code guidance on extensions causing high CPU load. Use the reported Vim extension version, VS Code version, and Linux environment as the investigation context; done means identifying and addressing the reported CPU-heavy behavior, with evidence that the load is reduced.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
22/100

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