VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Support `localleader`

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Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

In addition to the leader, could localleader also be supported? This would be benefit to me as I want to map my existing vim keymap to VSCode.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing leader handling and related tests in the VSCodeVim TypeScript repository. Trace how keymaps are configured and expanded, then confirm the expected localleader behavior with a maintainer; done means existing Vim mappings using localleader work in VS Code.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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