Insert mode `<C-i>` should behave like `<Tab>`
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
In vim <C-i> in insert mode is the same as <Tab>, this is not supported in VscodeVim & is not specified on the roadmap.
Describe the solution you'd like
Add the feature and/or specify it on the roadmap.
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the existing insert-mode handling for and checking how VS Code represents keybindings. Done means produces the same insert-mode behavior as , with coverage for both mappings if the project has relevant tests.
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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
- 35/100