VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

"New cursor" operator

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Description

It would be cool to have an operator that, when paired with a motion, would create a new cursor at the resulting location.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating how operators and motions are represented, then determine the intended cursor behavior and interaction with existing keybindings. Done means the new-cursor operator works with motions and has clear tests for the resulting location.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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