VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Search with `/` not working on "test explorer", "source control", "testing", etc...

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Description

Using key "/" in normal mode does not allow searching in VS Code menu.

Access to the menu items becomes very difficult

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in VS Code by opening the test explorer, source control, and testing menus and pressing / in normal mode. Trace the extension's keybinding and menu-search handling, then verify that / allows searching each listed menu without disrupting normal mode behavior.

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
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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