VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Vim extension should start in insert mode when opening a new file

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Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

Describe the solution you'd like

When I open a new file with the vim extension enabled, I would like the extension to start in insert mode.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Pressing "i"

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests, so first trace the TypeScript extension's startup path for newly opened files and how it selects the initial Vim mode. Done means a new file opens in insert mode when the Vim extension is enabled, without requiring the user to press "i".

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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