VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Add nerdtree style hotkeys for project explorer

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Description

Implement hotkeys such as https://gist.github.com/m3nd3s/3959966. Should also include for example 2j for 2 down and 2<enter> to open file in 2nd window.

Preferably support all nerdtree features. But minimally support number prefixed hjkl, number prefixed opening of files in existing windows and opening new windows.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the VSCodeVim project-explorer keybinding entry points and the linked NERDTree hotkey gist; no specific files or tests are named in the issue. Done means supporting the minimally requested count-prefixed hjkl movement and count-prefixed file opening in existing or new windows, with broader NERDTree behavior treated as separate scope.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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