VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

VSCodeVim hijacked keyboard shortcuts and issue persists after uninstall.

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Description

Hi, I installed VSCodeVim but promptly removed it after realizing that it breaks very basic and useful VSCode functionality. (command+d doesn't work, project search command+shift+f doesn't work)

I have uninstalled the plugin but these shortcuts are still not working. It seems that the install/uninstall has left something behind.

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Research direction

No file or test is named in the report. Start by reproducing the issue with VSCodeVim installed and then uninstalled, checking whether Command+D and Command+Shift+F remain unavailable. Done means those shortcuts work normally after removal and no VSCodeVim state remains behind.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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