Opening a peek window result makes vscode-vim switch to VISUAL mode
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Description
Describe the bug
When a peek window is open (for example peek references), I can open a particular entry by hitting Enter. This automatically closes the peek window and jumps to the code pointed to by the peek entry. However, at this point, vscode-vim switches to VISUAL mode. It's really inconvenient because now I have to hit Escape
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
Created a sample Go file for reproduction:
package main
import "fmt"
func foo() {
fmt.Println("Hello World!")
}
func main() {
foo()
foo()
}
While on the definition of foo, invoke Go to References from the command palette. It should show a peek window like the following:

Hit enter on any of the results in the peek window to jump to the code. vscode-vim at this point switches to VISUAL mode.
Expected behavior
vscode-vim should remain in NORMAL mode.
Environment (please complete the following information):
- Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.17.1
- VSCode version: 1.50.1
- OS: 10.15.7
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue with the provided Go sample: invoke Go to References, open a peek result with Enter, and observe the mode after the jump. Trace the VS Code peek-result handling and mode transition; done means opening a result leaves vscode-vim in NORMAL mode.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript, vscode
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100