VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Input freezes on typing

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Description

Vim mode doesn't allow to type text

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behaviour:

  1. Open any file
  2. Switch to insert mode
  3. Type something
  4. VIM mode freeze and don't type anything and it's not possible to exit from input mode

Expected behaviour
Allow to type text

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version:
  • VSCode version: Version 1.35.0 (1.35.0)
  • OS: OSX 10.14.5 (18F203)

Do you have ideas about how I could debug it and catch why it happens?

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing the freeze with the reported VSCodeVim and VS Code versions, then trace the insert-mode input path. Done means text can be typed in insert mode and the mode can be exited without freezing.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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