VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Allow to disable ctrl key in insert mode

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kind/enhancement
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

VscodeVim Ctrl key are useful in normal/visual mode, but in insert mode they add no additional value compared to vscode built-in keybindings. They also interfere with VsCode multicursor abilities.

A way to disable them in settings would be welcome.

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the settings definitions and insert-mode Ctrl-key handling, then trace how normal and visual modes preserve their Ctrl behavior. Done means a setting disables Ctrl-key handling only in insert mode while leaving VS Code's built-in bindings available there.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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