VMI installed from VScode extension but not working
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Description
Below error is found when typing vim in terminal despite installin
vim : The term 'vim' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the
name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:1
- vim config/local.js
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+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (vim:String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the reported vim config/local.js command in PowerShell and checking what the VSCodeVim extension installation is expected to provide. Determine whether the issue concerns the extension or a separate terminal installation; done means the scope and expected behavior are established well enough for a targeted fix or documentation update.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- vim, vscode
- Domain
- cli, developer-experience
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100