VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Keybinding pass through option

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Description

It would be great to have an extra vim mode that allowed for a passthrough of keybindings. Similar to in insert mode for vim.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the existing Vim modes and VS Code keybinding handling, then define the passthrough behavior and how it differs from insert-mode ; done requires an agreed design and tests for the new mode.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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