VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Enabling vim extension in vscode disables my keyboard to type anything in the editor.

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Description

I cannot type anything inside the editor. I can delete though. My keyboard just doesn't work for typing. I disabled the vim extension and then I am able to type.

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.12.2
  • VSCode version: 1.41
  • OS: Mac os Catalina 10.15.2

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are mentioned. Start by reproducing the inability to type with VsCodeVim 1.12.2 on VS Code 1.41 and macOS Catalina, then inspect the issue thread and extension keyboard-handling paths. Done means normal text entry works while the extension is enabled, without breaking deletion.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vim, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
28/100

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